How low is your Speedster | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Former Member

Still debating about lowering my car. I don't want to get the sump too close to the ground after reading some advice on other threads. So, can you guys tell me the measurment from the ground to the sump bottom on your cars?
Thanks,
Tony

11/5/046:04 PM

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Former Member

Still debating about lowering my car. I don't want to get the sump too close to the ground after reading some advice on other threads. So, can you guys tell me the measurment from the ground to the sump bottom on your cars?
Thanks,
Tony

Former Member

Mine is 5-3/4" from the ground to the sump itself...not including the protruding bolt heads that would take off another 1/4".

11/6/0410:54 AM

Former Member

Beth,
Thanks. Mine is about 7 3/4". I either need to go down about 2" or order a VW Baja kit !

Tony

5 3/4" Any lower and I'd be in trouble with speed bumps and driveway entrances more than I am now.
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Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Tony:

Finally got mine down off the jack stands and it sits at 5 1/2" to the bottom of the sump.

What usually hits on mine is the "Y" pipe for the mufflers, way at the lower back of the car, and has a lever arm of about 24" from the axle centerline, making it rub entering some steeper driveways and such 8>/

gn

Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member

From what I understand, anywhere between 5 1/2 inches and 7 3/4 is average.

11/7/0412:19 PM

Former Member

"From what I understand, anywhere between 5 1/2 inches and 7 3/4 is average."

That's what we learned in health class too .

Tony

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