Finally back on the ground and bounced around a little. I get, from the floor
to the bottom of sill and NOT the flange under the sill:
Front - right 7 1/4" left 7 1/2"
Rear - right 7 3/4" left 7 3/4"
Sounds like your in the ball park.
Regards,
Dave
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Larry Miller wrote:
> Based on the info that I received in response to a prior inquiry, my Bugeye
> appears to be within 1/4" - 1/2" of original height when just ground
> clearance is considered, my measurements were:
>
> Front right 7", left 6 3/4"
> Rear right 7 3/4', left 7 1/2"
>
> Looking at tire size this is what I found.
>
> 155/80 22.8" diameter (Doug's)
> 145/70 21.0" diameter (close to stock)
> 175/60 21.3" diameter (mine measure at 21 and 1/8")
>
> These diameters are only approximate since all tires are not made exactly to
> spec.
>
> It would appear that my problem is one of perception caused by the small
> diameter of the 175/60 tires. The gap between the top of the tire and the
> fender is quite large while the actual ground clearance is not.
>
> I took a different entry into the parking lot this morning, I usual take
> another entrance to avoid a speed bump when I drive the Bugeye, and sure
> enough the exhaust scraped when I crossed the speed bump.
>
> 1/2" lower and I would have to avoid speed bumps altogether.
>
> Thanks to all who responded.
>
> Larry Miller
> http://www.ado13.com
> Seen It All, Done It All, Can't Remember Most Of It.
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