I've been asked how much I lowered my car by a guy looking into coilovers (and I'm trying to talk him out of springs) but I'm really not sure.

What's the measurement on a stock coupe from the ground to the top of the wheel arch (preferably on 19s with the sport suspension)?

I'd just measure off his but it's away for paint and I'd like to give him a good feel for where he can expect to be if he does go springs.

Anybody got OEM 19s and no suspension work that could grab a tape measure and help us out?

 

Chrck EDM for the year, ESM has all the details

 

Thanks for replying, I appreciate the effort. Unfortunately I really don't understand what you said

What is EDM/ESM? I'm overrun with acronyms on a daily basis and those don't ring a bell.

 

I measured a stock G but it has OEM 18's. Don't know if it'll help but it was 27 inches.

 

From the Factory Service Manual (ie FSM)

Wheelarch Height (Unladen = full tank of gas, spare tire, jack etc in stock locations)

With 17"
Front: 691 mm (27.20 in)
Rear: 702 mm (27.64 in)

With 18"
Front: 694 mm (27.32 in)
Rear: 710 mm (27.95 in)

With 19"
Front: 699 mm (27.52 in)
Rear: 710 mm (27.95 in)

These measurements are from the ground to the high point of the arch (centered on the wheel hub).

 

Thanks guys, good stuff