when talking suspension height legalities and pictures of SSL

[callum_88]

would like to know if any one here has had there VZ lowered with SSLs and know if the ride height/bumpstops are legal. (im thinking its borderline) would like to get some for my SS but don't want to get in a crash and void my insurance for it being illegal.
was thinking SLs in the front though or is the turning fine with SSLs?
should I be needing lowered shocks to make it legal.
and pics of VZs (SS in particular) with SSLs if possible or links would be great of ur ride or someones

[RiCeY]

SSLs all round




Best to fit the shorter shock so they operate in the correct range and so your rear springs dont fall out

[callum_88]

love the height, do u have 100mm from lowest part of body to ground at any chance?
just wondering if they will decline me for my insurance if I make a claim or something.

[RiCeY]

Lowest part of front bumper is 110mm, front of sideskirt where its lowest is 120mm.

The exhaust is another story haha prob about 90mm

[callum_88]

are gt sports alright or shud I go kyb for shocks?

[RiCeY]

I was working across the road from Pedders when I fitted mine so threw a set of their shocks in and had no issues.

Havent tried the brands you mentioned so cant comment.

[Gothem92]

Lowest part of front bumper is 110mm, front of sideskirt where its lowest is 120mm.

The exhaust is another story haha prob about 90mm

It goes by the lowest part of your car. which is usually ur cats or where your headers end. or even your diff. or they even measure form center of your rim to the guard? not 100% sure on that tho.

I had SSL's in a base model VU. according to the cop he said i was ####ing lucky and that i was sitting perfectly on 100mm.
and he was pretty ####ed he couldn't book me. also remember if your tires are bald you loose ride height. not much but can get you booked. or even if u have a small diamiter tyre on for what ever reason. skids etc... haha

and i think it goes by empty boot/tray/car? correct if wrong.

[esca_ByDesign]

this might not be what your after but just saying, got my VY on super lows as didnt want it to be ridiculously low, got pulled over the other day with 3 passengers (me and 3 others) and cop measured 55mm off ground :| so be careful with ssl's lol

[callum_88]

It goes by the lowest part of your car. which is usually ur cats or where your headers end. or even your diff. or they even measure form center of your rim to the guard? not 100% sure on that tho.

I had SSL's in a base model VU. according to the cop he said i was ####ing lucky and that i was sitting perfectly on 100mm.
and he was pretty ####ed he couldn't book me. also remember if your tires are bald you loose ride height. not much but can get you booked. or even if u have a small diamiter tyre on for what ever reason. skids etc... haha

and i think it goes by empty boot/tray/car? correct if wrong.

haha lucky, dont know about empty tho.
dont really care about coppas trouble, im running on slicks right now lol but wondering if the insurance company are gonna get a ruler out and check after a claim or they will just guess

this might not be what your after but just saying, got my VY on super lows as didnt want it to be ridiculously low, got pulled over the other day with 3 passengers (me and 3 others) and cop measured 55mm off ground :| so be careful with ssl's lol

did u end up gettin booked for that?

[heyitsEnricoPallazzo]

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Worried about insurers and your running slicks? Priceless.

[callum_88]

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Worried about insurers and your running slicks? Priceless.

thats my VT lol

[SV6 P-Plater]

Heyy Ricey,
Just just wondering whats wheels are on your car Ve SSV's? wouldnt mind a set on my VZ
Car looks great BTW

cheers

[RiCeY]

Cheers mate, yeah they are VE SS-V 19s.

[esca_ByDesign]

yeah i did cop was a ####,
went home, took the subs and spare tyre out, measured it, 14cm,
went down to vic roads that arvo and bazinga! all clear haha,

[GAMBLR]

Noticed you're in SA. We've got the 'eyebrow height' measurement to abide by to be legal. Measurement goes from centre of the wheel to the rim of the wheel arch. Each make and model has a specific height to be classed as legal.

For a VZ, the lowest is about 358mm. This is pretty much what FE2 (Standard SS suspension) will put the car at; any lower will make it defectable.

But hey, thats no fun is it?

[persiandesire]

this is mine sitting on 20's SSL front and rear

[Gothem92]

Noticed you're in SA. We've got the 'eyebrow height' measurement to abide by to be legal. Measurement goes from centre of the wheel to the rim of the wheel arch. Each make and model has a specific height to be classed as legal.

For a VZ, the lowest is about 358mm. This is pretty much what FE2 (Standard SS suspension) will put the car at; any lower will make it defectable.

But hey, thats no fun is it?

Seems my memory serves me correctly for once. Cheers for that confirmation.

[VzVzVz]

My ute is on UL's and the cops never bat an eyelid. Looks mad when the arse is dumped and the camber is off. Messes the tires up though.

[sam.]

if you are worried about your car compressing to much when you have passengers in the car do NOT get king spring SL/SSL. spend the money on some springs built to australian standards, made with high quality material. im reffering to the springs that Pedders Suspension manufacture. cant go wrong with their product! and if you live in vic, the rule is 100mm from the LOWEST part of your car. if ur headers/exhaust hang below your side skirts or bumbers you must measure from the lowest part of those to the ground.
cheers

[RiCeY]

Lol what a load of wank. Work for or have a financial investment in Pedders do you? I run Kings and have no issues with passengers in the car or without and car handles great.

[sam.]

i have no affiliation with Pedders what so ever, just from my experience i find Pedders to be a much better product built to much higher standards. your entitled to your opinion and im entitled to mine. Unlike alot of people i dont just want to slam my car to the ground for that "look" i also want to maintain handling performance. im sure there are many arguments on threads about silly things like this so im going leave it at that. maybe do some research on product testing on the net for King and Pedders products... just saying.

[RiCeY]

Considering I participate in motorsport events with my car Id say handling is high on my priority list. With the King SSLs and a wheel alignment setup for handling not tyre wear the car corners beautifully while also being pleasing to the eye.

I never trust product comparisons as theres always someone putting money in someones pocket for a good result.

[sam.]

like i said, everyone has their own opinions. maybe its just that King springs have varied product qualities because i have friends that have been through hell with their Kings (compression issues, uneven ride heights, camber problems etc.) but switched to Pedders and the problem goes away. good to know that you have got a "good" set of springs in your car.

[JShaw]

VicRoads have cleared my SSL's on 19" wheels with subs in the back



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[callum_88]

VicRoads have cleared my SSL's on 19" wheels with subs in the back



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lucky would of prob been close, do you have a flat surface pic of your car?