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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: laxington on 09 August 2010, 10:19

Title: mk3 lowering question
Post by: laxington on 09 August 2010, 10:19

i've noticed in alot of pics that when the mk3 is lowered...it's kinda slant, the front is lower than the back and just wondering why this is the case? just like in this thread http://www.wheel-whores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=17841

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: Deano2711 on 09 August 2010, 12:04

Could be to do with the big heavy engine being in the front Buddy....one way round this is to fit coilovers to adjust or 40/60mm lowering kit.

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: Wayne on 09 August 2010, 12:26

I might be wrong but I believe nose down can help handling.

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: MotorPsycho on 09 August 2010, 13:31

nose down is definitely better for looks and will help handling as it basically shifts weight distribution onto the front wheels

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: Jimp on 09 August 2010, 13:33

Some people lower the front a small bit more intentionally, either for look or handling.

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: zdebx on 09 August 2010, 14:07

Yeah, it's just the way people adjust coilovers. And also it's easier to go lower on the front.

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: laxington on 04 July 2012, 11:01

i see

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: tweed on 04 July 2012, 11:42

You will never see a race car with the back lower than the front. Be it v8's or wtcc it's for handling and if the back is lower it's because the idiot driving think it looks good.

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: search on 04 July 2012, 13:12

Wow he went for the  Harlequin look and looked really good i think! painted it him self with two friends!! hmmm

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: jiminbmth on 04 July 2012, 15:34

Nose down= lower class/middle class

Nose up=  upper class!!

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: mk3 lowering question
Post by: Gavv8 on 04 July 2012, 19:49

The mk3 is a bit of a wedge shaped car anyway and looks better with the nose slightly lower than the back in my opinion.