Does anyone have the Proper Ride Height Specifications for the Series 3?
I need it to compare my ride height to the original spec.

 

From the center of the outboard headlamp to the ground should be 611 mm or 24.06", as per the shop manual

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks Doug. Is there a similar measurement at the rear or is is measured at the front and set up level? I would like to check mine as it has been upgraded (or messed with depending on your perspective) at some stage.

 

No rear measurement is mentioned, at least not in the manual I have. I presume "level" front-to-rear is intended.

Cheers
DD

 

From memory, I seem to recall the SIII owner's handbook or maintenance handbook has a recommended minimum rear ride height taken from the ground to the bottom of the tie plate. I can't recall what it was, maybe around 7.5". I'll see if I can find it.

 

found a recommendation for rear suspension height at chapter 64.25.12 of the Service manual akm9006.

With coolant, oil and fuel all topped up: measure distance between lower surface of rear cross member and the ground at both sides of the car. Should be 7.45" + or - 0.25".

 

AHA!!
As I always suspected! Nix has been lowered! By a full 2 inches!

Either that or her springs have sagged on both ends, which would surprise me as I was told at the time of purchase that the 350 V8 weighed some hundreds pounds less than the XK engine, but whatever the cause, I rather Like It!
(';')