C5 ride height

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 02 Mar 2011, 19:28

Following the glitch on my suspension, I'd like to check that the height is correct.

Unfortunately, the official manual refers to a special gauge.

Does anyone know the correct front / rear heights (and appropriate datum points) for the Mk1 C5?

Failing that, I wonder if someone with a correctly set up car would mind measuring the heights (I imagine ground to top of arches or bottom of sill seams would be near enough).

Many thanks.

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 03 Mar 2011, 14:58

2003 C5 Mk I petrol 4 cylinders.

The C5 wheels are perfectly centred in the arches at correct height.
Car in garage and pump just corrected front height after opening door.
Median readings with left-to-right difference of 3 mm at front, and 5 mm at rear.
Tyre pressure is 33 Psi on all four.

Front tyres 195/65/15
Ground to top edge of front arch: 69.5 cm

Rear tyres are baldies 195/65/15
Ground to top edge of rear arch: 68.3 cm

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 03 Mar 2011, 16:34

Thanks very much Clogzz - just what I needed

john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 04 Mar 2011, 18:20

remember to allow for clogzz car being upside down

cachaciero · Unread post by **cachaciero** » 04 Mar 2011, 18:40

Watch out for wheel size some cars have 16 inch wheels.

cachaciero

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 05 Mar 2011, 10:22

Checked today, and all OK within sensible limits (I was surprised how much difference tyre pressure made - 0.15 Bar = 8mm height).

John - I tried measuring from the sky down, but my tape was too short.

Cachaciero - thanks for the reminder, mine are 15" though.

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 05 Mar 2011, 11:24

clogzz car being upside down

measuring from the sky down

Oops ! I should have mentioned that back then.

john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 05 Mar 2011, 20:33

brilliant!!!!!