drive through a sand dune.
On 8/12/05, Walt_Helsel@urscorp.com <Walt_Helsel@urscorp.com> wrote:
> Come on Steve, a "measuring tape"? :) You aren't thinking properly!
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> If you want to measure lowering at speed: You weld a metal rod to the
> fender.. so if the car lowers under speed you grind the rod off to the
> final height.. ;)
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> If you want to measure lifting issue: You weld a ratcheting jackstand
> upside down.. as the car lifts, the ratchets lower the head and when you
> slow down (and ultimately stop because the wheels are off the ground) you
> can measure..
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> Such a simple solution, can't believe you didn't get it yourself! :)
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> Wallyman <- not measuring on his car!
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> P.S. Seriously, if you really wanted to do it, suction cup a laser tape
> measure to the body where you can read at speed...
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> stephen.m.clancey
> @Cummins.com
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> 08/11/2005 04:19 miatapower@milewski.org
> PM cc
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> Subject
> Since the list is slow - Ground
> clearance at speed
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> Remember a week or two ago when we were talking about how the ride height
> and ground clearance changes with speed. Well last thursday I was at
> Brainerd International with the Corvette club and got 60 laps in so 60 time
> above 130mph. Tried to get my passengers to take that ground clearance
> measurement but most refused to even try. The guy that agreed dropped my
> measuring tape and that was that ;).
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> Steve
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