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Discussion in '360/430' started by speedy pete, Feb 27, 2011.

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  1. speedy pete

    speedy pete Formula Junior

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    #1 speedy pete, Feb 27, 2011
    Anyone do it yet? I want to get rid of the 4x4 look. Car has to come down at least 2 inches. Of course there's coil overs to drop the ride hieght a bit and compress the springs quitw a bit. How about the H&R springs? I have used those on my Black Series CLK63 and they were perfect. Any thoughts?
     
  2. Neuro

    Neuro Karting

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    #2 Neuro, Feb 27, 2011
    That is why my guys at asr engineering in Miami are recommending. I don't think it will drop to over 2 inches though. Novitec is another choice, but is double the price and may be even less of a drop and poorer quality then h&r
     
  3. h2oskier

    h2oskier F1 Veteran

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    #3 h2oskier, Feb 27, 2011
    There are lots of threads on this. Use the Search key. Lot's of good information and lot's of the cars are lowered back to Euro height but not much more.
     
  4. needspeed

    needspeed Formula Junior

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    #4 needspeed, Feb 27, 2011
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125393&highlight=430+euro+ride+height

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    Originally Posted by F430OZ
    How is lowering the F430 actually achieved ? Does this involve any compression of the spring ?

    Would lowering have any effect on ultimate spring compression under load (as in this pitcure) or would this occur regardless of the static ride height ?

    In the picture I would suggest that this car is on the suspension travel stops anyway.

    The 430 (and the 360) have coil-over suspension, so ride height is set by adjusting the spring perch on the threaded portion of the shock body. Compression of the spring is necessary, and most shops choose to remove the shock/strut assembly and work with it off the car.

    My car was not on the stops in the photo. You can always tell when a car hits the stops in a corner, and it's not a nice feeling at all. I must have been close, but not quite there.

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  5. SSR

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    #5 SSR, Feb 27, 2011
    Buy GMG F430 lowering springs...
     

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