Reply to "Vehicle Height with 17” rims"

I understand from an icon in the industry that any good new modern spring will not compress much after you run it awhile. I found that to be the case with my new Pantera East Koni setup. In contrast to that, I’ve seen a number of Panteras that had been off the road for awhile that set much higher than they should when first put back on the ground. After a few weeks of road use they settled down to normal height. I’ve also noticed that not all stock springs are created equal, e.g. some springs seem to compress more than others.

The other thing I’ve found that most owners know, is Pantera body parts are not exactly symmetrical and that makes it hard to compare one car to another.

Here are some measurements of my car with stock type Konis with the spacers removed. Measured at top of wheel arch opening to ground with almost a full tank of fuel. LF 24 13/16” RF 24 7/8” LB 27 1/4” RB 27 3/4” I have 335/35ZR17s on the back and 245/45ZR16s on the front. With my new Pantera East Konis I lowered the back about 3/4” more and the front a little over 1/2". I still have a bit more than 1/4” nose down rake measured along the bottom of the front and back edge of the rocker panel. After driving it for 19 months I think I’m about as low as you would want to be for the street. At the lowest point I have 3 5/8” ground clearance.

Mike