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Re: Since the list is slow - Ground clearance at speed

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Subject: Re: Since the list is slow - Ground clearance at speed
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:07:04 -0500
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On 8/12/05, Walt_Helsel@urscorp.com <Walt_Helsel@urscorp.com> wrote:
> Come on Steve, a "measuring tape"? :)  You aren't thinking properly!
> 
> 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.. ;)
> 
> 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..
> 
> Such a simple solution, can't believe you didn't get it yourself! :)
> 
> Wallyman <-  not measuring on his car!
> 
> 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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>                                       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 ;).
> 
> Steve
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