E85 2003 ride height

RadixLecti

RadixLecti

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 Finland
Hello

Could someone with 18 inc rims measure ride height from the skirts. Im planning to buy Quick Jack but I dont want to play with extra bits, so this information would be nice.
My own car is miles away killing winter...so I cant measure it now.

Thanks advance
 
I can't do it easily as I have a rough gravel drive, but do remember to add in the depth of the 'ice puck' that sits between the jack and the car jacking pad.
 
If it helps, I bought this Sealey Jack last year: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005TFSHK6?tag=z4fo-21
It has a minimum height of 86mm. I have to place it on a thin piece of board so it can move on the gravel.
It fits neatly under an E85/6 with the 'puck' installed in the jack pad.
On some with old sports suspension that has sagged I have to jack it up a couple of inches first without the puck, then remove the jack and it stays just high enough to then get the puck in.
On the odd occasion I have used it on brick pave or concrete bases it has fitted in without an issue.
I know it's not the jack you want to get, but it gives you an idea of dimensions.
 
Back in this subject, again,. My car is still miles away and there is one used Quick Jack for sale. My problem is that I dont know exact measure for E85 Z4 skirt, Quick Jack is 1940 mm long so can someone measure how long is Z4 skirt. Cant buy before I know this, because I useles if it wont fit under car.
If someone could be so helpful.
 
I'm not crawling around on the floor to get exact dimensions as its raining here but i think you need it to be close to 1600 for an E85.
 
Mine's parked on a slope and immobile, so I can't pop out and measure to help you, but wheel size won't matter. The tyre sidewall is greater on smaller wheels, with tyre sizes specified so the overall diameter is the same whether you have 16, 17 or 18". The real ride height determinant will be the coil springs.
 
elfer said:
Mine's parked on a slope and immobile, so I can't pop out and measure to help you, but wheel size won't matter. The tyre sidewall is greater on smaller wheels, with tyre sizes specified so the overall diameter is the same whether you have 16, 17 or 18". The real ride height determinant will be the coil springs.
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I know ride height and it isnt problem, skirt length is the guestion.
 
Approximate as measured on my gravel drive, in the rain:

Total skirt length 175cm

Distance between jack pad centres 107cm
 
RadixLecti said:
OK, thanks a lot. By the way you have Tornado in you profile, is that picture when those retired.
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I worked on them in the RAF for 23+ years. Engines and Airframes.
Then did another 8 years with them as a civilian, contracting to BAE Systems.
That particular photo is of ZA601. I was lucky enough to get a back seat trip in it way back in 1993.
It had a great history: was the very first Tornado delivered to 617 Squadron in 1983, and the last Tornado to carry out an operational sortie: over Syria. Now sadly now broken up and scrapped.
 
RadixLecti said:
May I give one advice. They're facing the wrong way. The top end of the car lift cylinder should be facing the heavier end. In this case, towards the engine...
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Point we'll taken. The orientation you recommend is also pointed out in the Quick Jack manual as a "Tip", not as a "WARNING". It may be a best practice, but given the car is well under the weight capacity of the lift, its not of great concern to me.
But thanks! 🙂
 
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