RR SS 1979-81 gear selector function.
Discussion
No, not really.
The Shadow (1 & 2) is designed such that the self levelling only activates once the car is loaded. It shouldn't be set up such that the levelling is used to maintain the unladen static ride height. IIRC, the ws manual states that the hydraulics should be disconnected when initially setting the suspension.
The hydraulics should only come into use once the car starts to be loaded. However, some people (incorrectly) set the static ride height using the levelling, meaning it's always in use. In that case, it's possible that a system leak might cause a drop in level.
As an approximate guide, the chrome strip should be level with the centre of the wheel in the unladen static position.
The Spirit's rear suspension is slightly different to the Shadow's so I can't comment on whether the same applies.
The Shadow (1 & 2) is designed such that the self levelling only activates once the car is loaded. It shouldn't be set up such that the levelling is used to maintain the unladen static ride height. IIRC, the ws manual states that the hydraulics should be disconnected when initially setting the suspension.
The hydraulics should only come into use once the car starts to be loaded. However, some people (incorrectly) set the static ride height using the levelling, meaning it's always in use. In that case, it's possible that a system leak might cause a drop in level.
As an approximate guide, the chrome strip should be level with the centre of the wheel in the unladen static position.
The Spirit's rear suspension is slightly different to the Shadow's so I can't comment on whether the same applies.
TarquinMX5 said:
Not sure what happened there, the above should have been in the suspension thread. My reply disappeared then re-appeared, strange!
Think these 2 responses should have been to my suspension question not the "P" question.However, I think you are say no matter how long the car have been standing the rear suspension should be at the nominal height unless the rear springs have slumped or ???
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