FLASHXR Donating Members 135 Member For: 19y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 17/09/05 12:25 AM Author Share Posted 17/09/05 12:25 AM (edited) bcr01 said: In most states you have to retain 75% of origonal bump stop clearance. This means if you had 2inchs between the bump stop and the strut/arm you can only lower it to 1.5inches of clearance. Even if you have 100mm clearance, but you don't have this 1.5 inch clearance, the car is technicaly ileagal.In this example this is not the amount the car is lowered but the bump top clearance. Just because you lower the car by 1 inch dosn't mean the bump stop clearance will also change by 1 inch. It depends on the ratio of the suspention!ok I am going to nurse my hangover now! Ok, Just returned. NOT HAPPY. They measure from the centre of the wheel to the wheel arch (Guard) Meant to be 496mm on the front and 502mm on the rear. Edited 17/09/05 12:28 AM by FLASHXR Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20119-legal-vehicle-height/page/2/#findComment-295175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHXR Donating Members 135 Member For: 19y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 17/09/05 01:22 AM Author Share Posted 17/09/05 01:22 AM FLASHXR said: bcr01 said: In most states you have to retain 75% of origonal bump stop clearance. This means if you had 2inchs between the bump stop and the strut/arm you can only lower it to 1.5inches of clearance. Even if you have 100mm clearance, but you don't have this 1.5 inch clearance, the car is technicaly ileagal.In this example this is not the amount the car is lowered but the bump top clearance. Just because you lower the car by 1 inch dosn't mean the bump stop clearance will also change by 1 inch. It depends on the ratio of the suspention!ok I am going to nurse my hangover now! Ok, Just returned. NOT HAPPY. They measure from the centre of the wheel to the wheel arch (Guard) Meant to be 496mm on the front and 502mm on the rear.I actually made a mistake, front is 349 and rear is 352 for people who want to know Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20119-legal-vehicle-height/page/2/#findComment-295187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Member 746 Member For: 20y 6m 15d Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Posted 17/09/05 02:18 AM Share Posted 17/09/05 02:18 AM If it becomes a problem, the best thing to do would be get yourself a set of stock springs(should be plenty of lowered T owners on here with a spare set lying around), put them in for the inspection, then swap them back again once its registered.Sounds like a bit of stuffing around I know, but it is probably the cheapest way to get it passed.I know what the RTA can be like. Unless you are mates with the mechanic, a blue slip on a modified car can be a nightmare. They go over the car with a fine tooth comb...Good luck mate...Chris Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20119-legal-vehicle-height/page/2/#findComment-295203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conza Member 19 Member For: 20y 6m 2d Location: Gold Coast, Qld Posted 19/09/05 06:11 AM Share Posted 19/09/05 06:11 AM Dont muck around with this stuff. If you want the car to be legal get it Engineered.Here is a bloke I can recommend: John Varetimidis from Consulmotive 9153-0011I have a T with an APS Phase 2 kit, 19's with different widths back to front, lowered etc etc. He has engineered it all LEGAL. Piece of paper in the glovebox is your security.Just my bit Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20119-legal-vehicle-height/page/2/#findComment-295825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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