Re: ur-quattro suspension changes (was Wheel rate v. spring rate)

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <dd421d9e.36a9a807@aol.com> JustaxPHX@aol.com writes:

> Yes, but why?  Simply installing 215/50-15s in place of 205/60-15s will lower
> the car by 15mm due to the difference in the overall diameter of the tires.
> Isn't it interesting that the claimed difference in ride height between the
> later cars and early ones was -- wait for it -- 15mm?  Hmmm...

The official ground clearance remained 125mm throughout.  Seeing both
'before' and 'after' cars in Roger Galvin's garage is quite an
eye-opener.

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