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Are there any other reference points to compare to check whether the car is ok?
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The U-shaped suspension holders at the rear are different left to right (one has been replaced by newer model, but I assume they should be equally sized in mounting points).
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The U-shaped suspension holders at the rear are different left to right (one has been replaced by newer model, but I assume they should be equally sized in mounting points).
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So here is the thing. Over the last years when I worked on the car I always found the ride height front / rear to be a bit out of balance. Significant gap between wheel and arch on the rear, close together on the front.
The last week I found it to be balance quite nicely and first thought it had settled in nicely (pretty much all new suspension around). Quite even gaps front and rear.
Then I suddenly realised I am now looking at the other side of the car (parked under the carport instead of garage view). I measured the gap and checked left vs right.
Front left less than half an inch (10mm) higher than front right (guess this is reasonable)
Rear left about an inch lower than rear right (25mm). This I do not think is reasonable.
So obviously that is a huge difference front to rear, 35mm more on one side compared to the other.
I know the ride height measurements are taken under the car. Remember I found a bit of difference, but nothing dramatic. But surely this is measured more inwards than the gaps on the sides. Are there any other reference points to compare to check whether the car is ok?
From all the work I found the car has taken a hit, but did not find anything bend or folded in. The U-shaped suspension holders at the rear are different left to right (one has been replaced by newer model, but I assume they should be equally sized in mounting points). Newly mounted suspension parts (including springs and struts) should be in correctly, no difference in spacers and springs from the same batch (at least on each axle).
Factory info on ride height is here.
https://charm.li/Porsche/2003/Boxster%20%28986%29%20F6-2.7L/Repair%20and%20Diagnosis/Steering%20and%20Suspension/Alignment/
The whole suspension front and rear is new. New springs (factory M030 RoW), new struts (B6), new control arms.
I think I'll need to get my laser level out and measure strut tower heights compared to ground level. That should give me a clue whether it is body work or suspension related.
Will post back on the results. Next steps after would be to get the car into the garage and measure from the bottom side. However, the garage is occupied now for some time to come.
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