Ride Height Survey

[CRD]

Vehicle Type: Panel/Kombi/Velle/Conversion etc- Kombi 150 manual
Original Load Rating: T28/T30/T32- T30
Ride Height Front: 390
Ride Height Rear: 385
Springs: Van Slam 5Forty
Dampers: As above (coilover kit)
Wheel Size: 19" 245 x 45 x 19
Normal Load: Up to 500kg's maybe, but normally solo
Ride Comfort:Was a bit harsh at first, but damping seems to be loosening off a bit. Either that or I'm just getting used to it.
Standard ARB's

And how it looks (needs wash obvs)-

 

[Vinci]

Panel van ...Bare
T28
Fr 470
R 470
Springs original
Dampers factory
Anti rolls factory
Wheels 16
Tyres 205 65 R16c Hankook
Normal load 2
Ride surprisingly compliant and comfortable

 

[Vinci]

Seems my van rides higher than most.....anyone have any idea why?

 

[CaliStu]

I will be dropping over to Citygate Wooburn Green with my tape and get a selection of standard vehicles as well.

I share your obsession and have actually measured some:
California Ocean: 430mm front & rear
Panel van: 460mm front & rear

 

[mmi]

Vehicle Type: Panel Van/Transporter MY16, EU6 110kW/150bhp DSG 4Motion LWB
Load Rating: T32
Ride Height Front: 460
Ride Height Rear: 470
Springs: original
Dampers: original
Wheel Size: 17
Tyre Size: 235/55R17
Tyre Manufacturer: Nokian Hakka Blue SUV
Normal Load: 1 pers
Ride Comfort: Good, firm, comfortable even when empty
Anti Roll Bars: original

 

[Jonny]

Vehicle Type: Kombi 204 LWB E6 6SpMan
Load Rating: T32
Ride Height Front:440
Ride Height Rear:450
Springs: Factory Fitted
Dampers: Factory Fitted
Wheel Size: 17" Devonports
Tyre Size: 215/60 R17 C 109/107T 104H
Tyre Manufacturer: Continental ContiVanContact
Normal Load: 220KGs
Ride Comfort: Firm but not at all back breaking
Anti Roll Bars: Factory Set

 

[Montecha]

Seems my van rides higher than most.....anyone have any idea why?

Now that we have some more standard height vans in the list. You will see that you are pretty close to them - I'll post up the latest table tomorrow.

 

[andy banes]

Vehicle Type: Panel van T30 150 MY16 (OCT 16) highline
Load Rating: T33
Ride Height Front:470
Ride Height Rear:480
Springs: Factory Fitted
Dampers: Factory Fitted
Wheel Size: 16" factory alloy
Tyre Size: std
Tyre Manufacturer:
Normal Load:
Ride Comfort: Firm but not at all back breaking
Anti Roll Bars: Factory Set

 

[Montecha]

Here's this weeks scores on the doors, thanks for all the input.

What stands out is the range of the T6 suspension, if you can get the right springs (or air) and dampers, then it can perform a full 6 inches lower than the standard set up!

Keep them coming!!!!

 

[Oggsmith]

Stock 2016 Beach, 7 seats with half a tank of fuel and bike rack:

Vehicle Type: California Beach
Load Rating: T30
Ride Height Front: 440
Ride Height Rear: 430
Springs: std
Dampers:std
Wheel Size: 16
Tyre Size: 215/65
Tyre Manufacturer: Conti
Normal Load: 1 person+bike / 4 people+4 bikes / 7 people
Ride Comfort: comfy but wobbly jelly cornering - feels better loaded
Anti Roll Bars: std

 

[Chopman]

Vehicle Type: Kombi 140 Highline with camper conversion
Load Rating: T30
Ride Height Front: 410
Ride Height Rear: 400
Springs: Eibach 50mm adjustable
Dampers:std
Wheel Size: 18
Tyre Size: 255/45
Tyre Manufacturer: Kumho
Normal Load: 1 / 2 people
Ride Comfort: Feels more controlled and settled, but comfort is close to standard
Anti Roll Bars: std

 

[Montecha]

Vehicle Type: Kombi 140 Highline with camper conversion
Load Rating: T30
Ride Height Front: 410
Ride Height Rear: 400
Springs: Eibach 50mm adjustable
Dampers:std
Wheel Size: 18
Tyre Size: 255/45
Tyre Manufacturer: Kumho
Normal Load: 1 / 2 people
Ride Comfort: Feels more controlled and settled, but comfort is close to standard
Anti Roll Bars: std

Is that the Uberbus Eibach Kit?

 

[Chopman]

Is that the Uberbus Eibach Kit?

Yes it is.
Other people have quoted a lower ride height with a 50mm Eibach kit - so not sure if I've measured differently than they have.

 

[Montecha]

Yes it is.
Other people have quoted a lower ride height with a 50mm Eibach kit - so not sure if I've measured differently than they have.

Your's front height compares well with mine, my bilstein front strut drops the ride by another 10 mm, so your measurement looks OK to me.

I looked to get those rear adjustable Eibach springs but you can't buy just the rears, only the full kit. Managed to get some B14 rear springs, as my tail needs to come down!

 

[Chopman]

Managed to get some B14 rear springs, as my tail needs to come down!

Mine is sitting a little lower at the back right now, but I'll see if it settles over the coming weeks.

 

[CaliStu]

@Oggsmith would you be able to post some more info on your suspension please? I'm trying to work out why my Cali Beach has a difference between front and rear ride heights.

The bits I'm interested in are the PR codes on the build sticker. You can see an example here:
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/back-heavy-and-poor-traction.804/page-7
1BA and OJE/OYB are the relevant codes for me so I'd be interested if yours are the same?

And also the colour markings on the springs. You should be able to peer in the front wheel arch to see the front springs. Not so easy for the rear though. My front springs are 2 grey 1 green.

Part of me is tempted to just get some B14s like I see @Kevthegas did, but I don't see why I should have to when VW should have got it right out of the factory! It's a bit weird that some Beaches are ok and some aren't.

 

[former member]

My Ocean has much firmer rear shocks than Loz's for some bizarre reason.
Pauly found it out; mine are rated 7, his are 4s.

Could the Beach also have random rear shock stifnesses too?!

 

[CaliStu]

My Ocean has much firmer rear shocks than Loz's for some bizarre reason.
Pauly found it out; mine are rated 7, his are 4s.

Could the Beach also have random rear shock stifnesses too?!

The strange thing is the rear ride height is actually ok (currently 430mm) but the front seems quite high (currently 450mm), so I don't know if it's random rear or front stiffness!

VW and my dealer are also confused by this, which is a little worrying

 

[andy banes]

i just ordered 40mm eibach raceline pro jobbies ..................coming today!!

 

[Oggsmith]

@CaliStu there you go, I'll stick my head under it and check the spring colours in a bit