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      03-28-2013, 05:09 PM   #45
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So, the corner balance wasn't done with you in the car or ballast?
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How you guys measure ride height? Is it from ground to fender?
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How you guys measure ride height? Is it from ground to fender?
The most accurate measurement that I know of is center of wheel to fender. He measures, bottom of wheel lip(not tire) to the fender.
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How you guys measure ride height? Is it from ground to fender?
The most accurate measurement that I know of is center of wheel to fender. He measures, bottom of wheel lip(not tire) to the fender.
That's how I've been doing. I was wondering where 23 1/4" measurement on the corner balance sheet. My ride height is 13" from hub to fender.
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I appreciate the responses everyone! I think I am just going to tell the shop to corner balance the car as first priority and if it makes sense to add rake while corner balancing it then to go ahead and do so.
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What did you end up doing?
Did you ever contact TC Kline about the ideal way to setup the suspension since they are the ones who designed and actually raced it?
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What did you end up doing?
Did you ever contact TC Kline about the ideal way to setup the suspension since they are the ones who designed and actually raced it?
I was told between 1/2-3/4" positive rake by TC Kline.

I haven't measured the actual rake on my car since it's been corner balanced, but I had my shop set the heights at approximately 13.75 F and 13.50 R as a guideline. I think there is a very slight positive rake, maybe 1/2" or less.

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