Previously, I said:
>Replacing your struts probably made it worse, since the worn stock bushings
actually sit lower >(right Katie?) than the newer, harder durometer AGX
part.
I've been told in private that this may have come across as a dig at Katie.
Not my intention at all. Humor was the intent (and we all know what happens
to humor intentions in e-mail), but not at Katie's expense. Apologies if
anyone took offense.
--Andy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hollis, Andy
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 1:50 PM
> To: 'bsnake@usa.net'; 'autox@autox.team.net'
> Subject: My 92 Miata's rear sits too high
>
> Brad Snakenberg" <bsnake@usa.net> says his 92 Miata is too high:
>
> Sorry to break it ya, Brad, but that's the way they all are. Mine looks
> like a four-wheel drive vehicle. Yes, loosen your sway bar and re-tighten
> it when the car on the ground. That will help and will also keep you rear
> sway bar links from destroying themselves under load.
>
> Replacing your struts probably made it worse, since the worn stock
> bushings actually sit lower (right Katie?) than the newer, harder
> durometer AGX part. Also, the gas charge in the stock shocks is pretty
> low compared to most aftermarket shocks. That adds even more to the ride
> height increase. The diff you have should be fine.
>
> Most of the reason for this "issue" is removing weight from the car. You
> don't mention it, but I suspect that you are running with little fuel in
> the tank and with the spare/jack removed. The more weight you take off
> the car, the higher it sits. But its still faster that way. In fact, a
> base model will sit higher than an optioned out A or B package. And a "C"
> package is the lowest of all. So don't get too excited by what it says in
> the book, as they don't specify what option package that spec is for.
>
> Contact me privately if you'd like more detailed info. I can get you my
> specs once I am at home.
>
> --Andy Hollis
>
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