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[ygb]

Hi, having searched the entire information superhighway, I've not managed to come up with anything other than estimates for either the front or rear ground clearance.

Is anyone able to tell me what the official ground clearance figure is. I have a very steep driveway (in my new house) which resulted in me selling my E46 coupe which could only enter on an angle (with it's 3.8 inch ground clearance). However, my girlfriend now has a car which will make the whole entering at an angle thing a lot more difficult.

Edited by ygb, 17 November 2007 - 12:59 AM.

[slindborg]

where abouts are you... someone local might beable to come and test your drive for you

[ygb]

where abouts are you... someone local might beable to come and test your drive for you

I'm in Bristol

[p4cks]

Yeah the official ground clearance won't take into account the front reg plate, which acts as a pre-warning that the clam is about to get twatted.

[bohemoth]

could someone post up the ground clearance anyway i cant find it i would measure the car but its getting repaired due to bubbling paint work. i am going to buy a trolley jack but need one that will fit under the car thanks

[SamVx]

I know that I can only JUST get my Halfords jack underneath the sill and that's 140mm at its lowest (That's on my NA on standard wheels and suspension)

[SteveA]

Just measured. Front 144mm Rear 156mm

[theotherjonnymac]

It is more about the angle of the drive I suspect. I scrape our Zafira on my parents drive but the VX is fine! Must also be something to do with where the wheels are in relation to the front skirt (distance wise) Get a local to check it out

[mandarinvx]

The overhang at the front will also affect it of course

This is mine next to a speed bump (mine is lowered a fair bit - put back up 10mm since photo was taken)