Front suspension dropped
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Hey guys,
When I came home last night I noticed that the car wasn't standing straight. I took some measurements, and indeed, FR was 3cm lower than FL.
I did some suspension compression, still the same. Took the small jack out to have a quick look if something broke or not, but couldn't see anything different on both sides.
In full droop, I measured 24.5cm from fender edge to wheel edge on both sides. So it seems that all the mechanics that hold the wheel in droop are still doing what they have to.
Anybody have some ideas what this could be?
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Going to my garage today to check it probably, but I really have no idea what would be wrong.
When I came home last night I noticed that the car wasn't standing straight. I took some measurements, and indeed, FR was 3cm lower than FL.
I did some suspension compression, still the same. Took the small jack out to have a quick look if something broke or not, but couldn't see anything different on both sides.
In full droop, I measured 24.5cm from fender edge to wheel edge on both sides. So it seems that all the mechanics that hold the wheel in droop are still doing what they have to.
Anybody have some ideas what this could be?
![](https://i50.tinypic.com/s4cuc8.jpg)
Going to my garage today to check it probably, but I really have no idea what would be wrong.
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I identified the problem has something to do with the dynamic drive system.
Either there is something blocked in the hydraulic lines, or one of the sensors is giving wrong information.
After I inspected everything, and dropped the car again. I went for a spirited drive (1km) to check the whole suspension. When I then checked the height, it was ok. 4 corners were at 68cm, which is normal height. Then I drove 15km highway, and the front was back at 67/70...
Either there is something blocked in the hydraulic lines, or one of the sensors is giving wrong information.
After I inspected everything, and dropped the car again. I went for a spirited drive (1km) to check the whole suspension. When I then checked the height, it was ok. 4 corners were at 68cm, which is normal height. Then I drove 15km highway, and the front was back at 67/70...
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