Lowering

[A v G <avangerb@zoo.uvm.edu>]

Well I calculated the exact lowering height: -60mm ~ 2.36in.  The
conversion is 2.54cm = 1in.  I talked to the guy I am buying them from, he
said that he used them with stock size wheels and tires(175/70 14") and
17x8" with 215/40 tires.  He has had no problems with either setup,
although he had the fenders pushed out for the 17" wheels.  I also have
pictures of his car in both forms and it doesn't look frightfully low.  I
think that is because the 80 FWD has mucho ground clearance, 5.6in.  I
measured from the lowest parts of the car on a flat surface and found that
it was 10.1in. at the lowest now.  I'm not sure how they measure ground
clearance though.  I think I should be fine with my 14" steels w/ 185/70
with the car lowered until I can find the right alloys I want.  I'll
findout next week when the suspension comes in!  Thanks for all the input
on wheels, suspension, and such!

Thanks,

 Alexander van Gerbig '88 80

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