There are two prefered points to measure vehicle ride height. Both measurements should be taken on a level flat surface. One is at the center of the fender well to the ground.The other is at the bump stop to the axle housing or frame..

Most HPI car and truck kits come with optional ride height adjustment clips. These clips are shaped like a "C" and have a small tab that you can hold with your fingers or pair of pliers to remove them. Use these clips to raise the ride height, and remove them to lower the ride height. In general, casual R/C car owners should be able to fit one finger under the front and rear of the car's chassis, or have about 7mm or 1/4" ride height.

Not really. While you eliminate the springs, you will still need space between the top of the tire (a good "fist") and the bottom of the deck for suspension travel---regardless of the type of axle used. I have found Torsion axles to run 30-40% more expensive then spring axles. The rubber "fingers" within the axle tube that provide the smooth ride in warm weather, get very hard and brittle in sever cold, causing a stiffer ride and premature failure.

The act of suspension is hanging the human body from (or partially from) hooks pierced through the flesh in various places around the body.

It is measured from the side of the shoe and from the bottom of the heel tip to the top at the middle of the heel.(ie. Where you would put the centre of your weight on the heel).

This procedure requires that the measurer have a clinometer with a % slope scale. The measurer moves back to a point where the top of the tree is directly visible. For trees over 100 feet tall possessing broad crowns, this distance will usually be 150 feet or more. Using the clinometer, the spot on the trunk that is at eye level is identified and the distance from the eye to the level point on the trunk is measured with a tape or laser rangefinder.

The floor-to-floor height is the height of your stair. It reaches from the surface of the bottom floor to the surface of the top floor. It is NOT a floor-to-ceiling height. You may have plans that will help you calculate this amount, but it is advisable to measure once the floor s are installed --often homes are built slightly different than shown in the plans. You may be able to measure the distance through the open stairwell.

To get the standard height measurement of the opening, be sure to measure the height in several locations. Normal gates are 3/4" off the floor when installed and are built normally to the shortest dimension. Watch for irregularities in the flooring and be sure there is room above the opening for face mounted gates. Always measure the "finished" floor to the top of the track.

Many people find the rear shock on their F650 is just not up to it - especially after thousands of kms/miles. This page covers a wide range of aftermarket shocks. Many people will often combine the rear shock upgrade with aftermarket fork upgrades as well. This page is divided into the aftermarket options, and the opinions.

Aside from the $3200-plus WP shock and fork set-up from TT, what (if any) would be my options for increasing the suspension travel or just even the ride height with a stock suspension? When sitting on my Dakar, I can flat foot the ground with my knees bent...feel like I'm sitting on a cruiser sometimes. I've considered an aftermarket higher seat, but figured maybe a new suspension set-up instead of a phone book disguised as a $500 seat.

Because we use an adjustable coil over shock & spring, ride height can be adjusted about 1" plus or minus. But anymore than that, function of IFS would be compromised. Either spacing the crossmember away from the frame to raise ride height or notching crossmember into frame to lower ride heightcould be done. We do have a special billet aluminum dropped spindle for extreme applications.

No. In Canada the Seaplane Endorsement is completed when the requirement of 7 hours total with 5 hours dual is met and the student performs 5 solo take offs and landings as sole occupant of the aircraft. Canada is in the process of changing the requirements to a 'check ride' type scenario, but we don't expect these changes for some time.

Yes, as with any custom install, periodic checking, proper maintenance and a general idea of how the system works, will ensure a safe and properly operating system.

air-ride suspension is fantastic for keeping your rig level and for maintaining a constant drive line angle; however, the air suspension actually increases the stiffness of the suspension at the point of connection between the trailer and truck. With less give at the point of connection, the road stress that leads to trailer damage is increased making the need for the TrailerSaver that much greater.

You need to create a Windows 98 boot disk (This can be done by visiting http://www.bootdisk.com) and start the computer from the disk. Run fdisk.exe and delete ALL partitions. Reboot with the Windows CD & follow the instructions to install it.

A lot depends on what is customary in your part of the world. Scientifically we use meters, peak to trough, but at the beach that is pretty meaningless because everyone else there is using different 'scale', and each area has it's own scale. [almost, but not quite entirely unlike feet]. It is usual to adhere to local custom, however as alt.

Every 2-3 weeks; more often would make the measurement error larger than the expected increment over time; less often would leave too long a time delay for reassurance when growth is fine, or detection of abnormal growth if present.

The manual says 150 cc's (volume). Marzocchi technical support told me 45-55 mm from the top of the threads inside the fork legs with the springs removed and the fork's outer legs fully compressed. I've had excellent success using the height method. The easiest method to measure the height is to use a straw (of course, don't use it ever again). Take the straw and draw a mark around the middle of it. Now, measure down from your line 45, 50, and 55 mm and make marks at each increment.

No. Not unless you've switched to a 17" rear wheel, and several racers have also done this mod without changing the rear ride height. Ride height adjustment is a nice thing to have if you know what implications the changes you are making have, but it is not absolutely necessary.

Ride height will vary with each model. Contact our technical support department for the appropriate frame width on your particular unit. Ride height measurement is taken positioned from the bottom of the mainframe rail to the top of the H-frame. Ride height valve is positioned at the center of the bore. Adjustment is made at the arm located immediately before the valve body. Caution must be taken to prevent cutting the rod and causing the shortened rod to pull out of the rubber boot.