Miata Mailing List: August 1996, Message #234
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   From: peteb@1starnet.com (Pete Burwell)
Subject: RE: Ride height puzzle replies - summary
   Date: Sat, 3 Aug 1996 00:59:26 -0400

According to the 96 shop manual, the ride height is measured from the center
of the wheel to the fender brim.  The difference between left and right
measurement must not exceed 10mm (0.39in), and the rear measurement must be
larger than the front measurement by 10-30mm (0.4-1.1 in).  This is found in
the wheel alignment section.  Page R-6 in my book.

Pete
96 white
Near Paris. Paris Texas that is.


>Okay, I have a 96M and while the car is level, I noticed a big gap between the 
>rear tires and the wheel well, but in the fron the gap is much smaller...it 
>looks a little goofy with this much space, can anyone recomend a good pair of 
>adjustable shocks/lowering springs...I live in Chicago 'home of the pothole' 
>and am worried about scraping the front on the ground, especially if I put the 
>mazda front spoiler on.  Any experience with this????
>Matt 96M
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>From: 	miata@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu on behalf of Ron Van Vliet
>Sent: 	Thursday, August 01, 1996 8:52 PM
>To: 	Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: 	Ride height puzzle replies - summary
>
>Well, I got several replies on this one. The data leads me to conclude 
>that:
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>1) There is indeed considerable variance in rear ride height in all years 
>of Miatas, unrelated to either shocks or springs. (Those with level cars 
>-- I hate you). ;^)
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>2) To "fix" the uneven ride height mentioned above, either purchase a set 
>of Koni's (high perch in front -- low perch in back), or cut a coil from 
>the rear springs (with accompanying increase in spring rate). Or -- learn 
>to live with the slightly rakish look.
>
>3) No one seems to know _why_ there is such a variance in Miatas from the 
>factory. Since no one was able to tell me why , I won't be sending any 
>cyber-beers (glad I didn't have to try to figure that one out). Thanks to 
>all who replied :-).
>
>-- 
>Regards,
>
>Ron Van Vliet
>
>"There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't"
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