Here is my situation: http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/532717

Special ordered my 2002 T/A Firehawk coupe w/Bilstein upgraded suspension system (calibrated bilstein shocks/w eibach springs) via SLP.

I also elected to completely dynamat the interior and outfit it with a substantially large customized aftermarket stereo system (see webpage).
This has increased my overall vehicle weight by approximately 300#, of which 180-200# is located in the rear. In addition, I have flowtech cutouts (angled) to fit w/motors (see webpage) which now has decreased my overall ground clearance to about 1.75".

It wasn't my intention to do all these mods, but now I have created a real bottoming problem, and already tore up my cutouts. They are repaired, but I must lift the car to obtain the necessary clearance in order to reinstall the motorized cutouts. Right now I have the caps on my flowtechs.

Any suggestions on how to overcome my dilemmna? I compete with this stereo, so removal is not an option. I e-mailed Eibach 30 days ago, but haven't received a response.

 

Your main problem is in the rear. I'd consider the rear Ground Control perches (adjustable for ride height) with about a 250 in lb rear spring. That should allow you to restore your ride height to what you need. It's not their intended use, but it would probably work just fine.

 

Adj. GCP's? Never heard of those animals (lol), but that is why I posted.

One person suggested I have the car weighed (front/rear/overall) and have a suspension shop determine spring/shock combination, but that would be $$$$$.

 

You can get them from stranoparts.com. Or you can go to www.ground-control.com. They take a little while to be delivered either way (G/C is slow), but they should allow you to do what you need to do.

 

Excellent, and are for use with existing suspension system?

 

Yes, they take the place of the existing springs in the rear, and use a shorter spring that is stiffer, with a threaded adjuster that will allow you to put the rear right where you want it

 

Awesome......thanks guys from someone who needs ground clearance in a bad way!

Merry Christmas, and you just made mine!

 

Understood, just read up on what is required!

 

Just thought I'd take this moment to thank the moderators for pointing me in the right direction. I have contacted and spoken w/Sam Strano and he has determined what is required to address my problem, but here is some data for your review:

Ground-to-fender lip clearances:

FrDrvr: 27.0"
FrPass: 27.0"
RrDrvr: 25.25"
RrPass: 25.75"

Front axle weight: 2080#
Rear axle weight: 1980#

So, probably going w/rear jackers/koni shocks/175# springs

Thanks again and keep up the good work!

 

Glad it worked out for you. Actually, only Louis is a moderator, I'm just a regular flunkie.