Jarrod,
Obviously some folks here like the stock ride height. If, however, you're still interested in lowering the front end a bit as your original post indicated, here is a post with some instructions that I'd saved from the old mail list. It's not 100% clear but it will at least give you a bit of info. I'd follow it up with a read of the factory manual or Elfrinks.(although Elfrinks is confusing on this topic as well)
Or just contact Greg Banfill. He's on this list and should be able to give you all the info you need.
Regards,
-Greg
Lowering or raising the front end on the 356 is relatively
easy. You will need a 19mm wrench or socket, (preferably), and a 6mm allen key.
Jack the front of the car until the tires are well clear of
the ground and install suitable jackstands.
Now, when you crawl uinder the car, looking up at the two
torsion bar tubes, ( use a flashlight...remember, there is a gas tank up there,
so no hot lamps!), you will notice a pair of 19mm nuts on each tube. Start
with the top tube...loosen both 19mm nuts. Just loosen the lower one a turn or
so, but no more. The upper screw controls the movement of the torsion bar, so
loosen that one and mark one flat side of the nut with white chalk/paint. Now
insert the allen wrench and turn it counterclockwise until the marked side of
the nut is again facing you...this equates to one full turn of the screw. Cinch
up the 19mm nuts on both upper and lower adjustment screws and now move to
the lower torsion bars..do the same thing there.
When you lower the car, the torsion bars will be relaxed
and the front end lowered. If not happy with the ride height, just go back and
repaeat the procedure until you find a height that suits your purpose.
Raising the front end involves nothing more than turning
the allen headed bolts clockwise, instead of in the other direction.
Don`t forget to really tighten all four lock-nuts when done.
The procedure is fully explained in "Elfrinks" Manual,
(available at a low price, from
Blocklab@aol.com). One of the oldest and
best/most complete books for the 356 owner.