[DML] Re: Lowering (and speeding in Toronto)

[Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>]

Here is a quick rundown of how I always thought it happened:

Lotus designed the suspension, but due to a change in the US "safety
requirements", the headlights were too low on the car. So, the quickest
way to bring the headlights in to spec was to raise the whole car. 

Again, best to my knowledge, the entire car was raised, and only the
springs were changed.

You may be able to get some more information by searching the back
issues.

Marc


Lynn Metz wrote:
> 
> Joe:
> I have wondered about this for a while, but do not remember anyone
> addressing it specifically. When the original Lotus specs were changed who
> changed them? Lotus? And when changed, were there any other changes made to
> compensate for this change? Essentially, I want to know if I lower the
> front end 2 inches, will it be an original spec car? Has the rear been
> changed? The spindle or strut height? It seems that if Lotus, one of the
> best engineering companies in the world, created the original spec, they
> would not just add 2 inches to the front height of the car without
> re-designing the whole steering and suspension system.
> Brian 16584