The Drop Thread (What's your drop?)

[fxlr8]

This is the thread for comparing different ride heights and brands of springs.

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FORMAT:

Car Model / Year (AWD/RWD):
Spring Brand:
Part Number:
Installed Since:

Date Measured:
Measurements:

Front

• Driver:
• Pass:

Rear

• Driver:
• Pass:

• Fuel Level:

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: (added.. other than stock items. i.e. Subs, Speakers, etc.) (removed.. i.e. spare, jacks, etc.)

OPTIONAL: Add your alignment numbers

Alignment Numbers:

Front camber: X.X (L), X.X (R)
Rear camber: X.X (L), X.X (R)

Front toe: X.XX (L), X.XX (R)
Rear toe: X.XX (L), X.XX (R)

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HOW TO MEASURE:

Please measure your drop from the center of your rim to the bottom of the fender.
Try to measure on a flat level surface.



FAQ's:

What if people have different size wheels/tires combo compared to OEM specs? wouldn't that throw off the data?
-No, because the center of the hub to the fender would stay the same.

 

[fxlr8]

Car: 2005 FX35 AWD
Spring Brand: Eibach
Part Number: 6366.540
Installed Since: April 2006

Date Measured: March 6, 2008
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 16-9/16"
• Pass: 16-9/16"

Rear

• Driver: 16-7/16"
• Pass: 16-6/16"

• Fuel Level: 3/4 tank

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: NONE

 

[gto]

Car: 2005 FX35 RWD
Spring Brand: Eibach
Part Number: 6366.540
Installed Since: March 2006

Date Measured: March 6, 2008
Measurements:

• Front: 16-8/16"
• Rear: 15-12/16"

• Fuel Level: FULL
  

Items in the car that could affect the measurements: Spare Tire

Alignment Numbers:

Front camber: -1.2 (L), -1.3 (R)
Rear camber: -1.4 (L), -1.5 (R)

Front toe: +0.06 (L), +0.06 (R)
Rear toe: +0.17 (L), +0.16 (R)

View attachment 141722

Looks like I'm super low in the rear. Note, I have the spare in place


Lowered on Stockers & 22s




Now on coils. Need to update drop cuz it's lower


BC Coilovers / 10kg Front - 12kg Rear
Frnt Camber (-)1.4* / Rear Camber (-)1.8*

Lowered on GTR 20s

 

[turbocad6]

H&R's cut half coil front & shaved rear upper mounts
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Car Model / Year: 2003 FX35 awd
Part Number: will update when I can, but correct for application
Installed Since: approx. 4 months

Date Measured: 3/6/08
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 16-4/16"
• Pass: 16-4/16"

Rear

• Driver: 16-8/16"
• Pass: 16-8/16"

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: none, spare & accessories in place, no added cargo (1/2 tank fuel)

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[Krayzie]

Car: 2006 FX35 AWD
Spring Brand: H&R
Part Number: *******
Installed Since: March 2007

Date Measured: March 08, 2008
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 16 11/16"
  
• Pass: 16 10/16"

Rear

• Driver: 17"
  
• Pass: 17"

• Fuel Level: 1/4 Tank
  

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: None

 

[Dr.2K]

Car: 2005 FX45 AWD
Spring Brand: Eibach
Part Number: *******
Installed Since: September 2005

Date Measured: March 6, 2008
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 16-2/16"
• Pass: 16-2/16"

Rear

• Driver: 16-8/16"
• Pass: 16-8/16"

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: No spare tire or tools / 1/4 tank of gas

 

[Keemo]

Car Model / Year (AWD/RWD): '07 FX35 AWD
Part Number: H&R 53043
Installed Since: March 3 2008

Date Measured: March 7 2008
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 16-12/16"
• Pass: 16-13/16"

Rear

• Driver: 16-12/16"
• Pass: 16-12/16"

• Fuel Level: Full
  

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: All Stock items in place including spare tire.

 

[turbocad6]

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got a customers in the shop right now:

Car Model / Year: bone stock 2006 awd fx35
Part Number: stock
Installed Since:oem

Date Measured:3/7/08
Measurements:

Front

• Driver: 18-3/16"
• Pass: 18-3/16"

Rear

• Driver: 18"
• Pass: 18"

• Fuel Level: less than an 1/8th tank.
  

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: all oem

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[theMerchant]

I measeure mine from the ground to the fender. I had a hard time finding the "center of the rim" and IMO much more accurate if measure from the ground.
sorry:ehh:

Car: 2005 FX35
Spring Brand: H&R
Part Number: *******
Installed Since: April 2007

Date Measured: December 15, 2008
Measurements: from ground to fender trim

Front

• 30 15/16

Rear

• 31 6/16

Fuel Level: full Tank

 

[gto]

measurement from the center of rim is the true drop number. tire sidewalls will vary in diff sizes

 

[theMerchant]

measurement from the center of rim is the true drop number. tire sidewalls will vary in diff sizes

true.

hard to get the measuring tape on center. it can vary by +/- 1/16-2/16 lol

will try it later

 

[gto]

exactly . . like it really matters. The ride looks hawt! . . . but hotter on Eibachs

 

[fxlr8]

BUMP

Would love to see some measurements from members with H&R's that have been on for awhile.

 

[StuLax18]

BUMP

Would love to see some measurements from members with H&R's that have been on for awhile.

how long is "awhile"? i've had mine on since july.

 

[gto]

I would say that's long enough :err:

 

[Krayzie]

mine have been installed for almost 2 years, and a year since last measure. maybe ill re do it to see if theres any difference

 

[BIGTURK]

I'll try to take measurements tomorrow.

 

[iheartfx]

saw you are in dallas. did you do your drop yourself? if not, where did you take it to and was it reasonable?

how long is "awhile"? i've had mine on since july.

 

[StuLax18]

saw you are in dallas. did you do your drop yourself? if not, where did you take it to and was it reasonable?

i did the rears myself, and took it to Jotech for the fronts.

 

[RACER-X]

305/35 22's

Car: 2005 FX45 AWD
Spring Brand: Eibach
Part Number: *******
Installed Since: September 2005

Date Measured: March 6, 2008
Measurements:



Front

• Driver: 16-2/16"
• Pass: 16-2/16"

Rear

• Driver: 16-8/16"
• Pass: 16-8/16"

Items added or removed from the car that could affect measurements: No spare tire or tools / 1/4 tank of gas

Hi
Is there any rubbing with your wheel/tire and spring combo during extreme cornering? Also were they able to get optimum alignment all around with this combo?
Thanx
RACER-X