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Title: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 12:25
as above have a mk4 20vt want to lower it but dont want to loose the ride i have 18"s on it now which has made it a bit smoother  but had 19"s on it wasnt to bad    any ideas ans what have u got and what do u think of it


lee
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: Horney on 05 February 2008, 12:27
bag of cement in the boot?

Coilovers are best as they allow lots of adjustment so you can get it exactly as you want. Depends on your budget though.

Nick
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: Rhyso on 05 February 2008, 12:29
you need a decent set of springs but to keep the ride you should also go for a matching set of shocks for two reasons; the springs are matched to the shocks and your standard ones will last about 5 minutes!!

Think Rich has just ordered some Eibach Pro dampers and spring kit; might be worth asking him; he's running 18's too

bag of cement in the boot?

lol @ Nick

but what about the front of the car??  :grin:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 12:33
cool so i can just put a set of springs and shocks on there and wont be to harsh.
 i see some janspeed 1s for bout £180 didnt think was to bad but then i didnt know that janspeed made shocks lol
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: Rhyso on 05 February 2008, 12:36
try www.balancemotorsport.co.uk

Speak to Julian; the guy knows quite a bit about suspension; tell him you're after comfort and performance and he should be able to point you in the right direction.  Probably some Bilsteins or something

What's your budget though??  Decent set you're looking at at least £350 i reckon
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 12:45
well budget is what ever i can get but say if u recomend a set for 500 quid ill wait till i can afford it if u know what i mean
no point of bodgin it is there
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: Rhyso on 05 February 2008, 12:51
well budget is what ever i can get but say if u recomend a set for 500 quid ill wait till i can afford it if u know what i mean
no point of bodgin it is there

best way of looking at it; do it once, do it properly :afro:  Phone Balance though; very helpful bloke  :wink:  I'm in two minds as what to do with mine in whether i go aftermarket or Anniversary route  :undecided:  need a new clutch first though  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 13:21
cheers rhyso 
new clutch thats goin to be few£Â£Ã‚£Ã‚£s a   i think the suspension will make the car look much better and other than the brakes its the last thing before the remap
with the brakes would i be ok with just some decent pads and disks or will i have to go bigger ??
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: Chris 'N' Jen on 05 February 2008, 13:45
Iv just had mine dropped on witech's. ride is more lumpy than standard as you might expect but if you do hit a bump it doesnt feel like someones kiking you in the ass.

Coilover kit and front ARB for 597 delivered.

I you want pics give me a shout.

 :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: richw911 on 05 February 2008, 18:07


Think Rich has just ordered some Eibach Pro dampers and spring kit; might be worth asking him; he's running 18's too

Yeah got  eibach pro springs and eibach pro damper kit, All being fitted tomorrow  :evil:
 Going -30mm I shall let you know what i think and get some pics up  :laugh:  :wink:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 18:16


Think Rich has just ordered some Eibach Pro dampers and spring kit; might be worth asking him; he's running 18's too

Yeah got  eibach pro springs and eibach pro damper kit, All being fitted tomorrow  :evil:
 Going -30mm I shall let you know what i think and get some pics up  :laugh:  :wink:

er please let me know how u get on i had a look on the link u posted but couldnt find any prices  if u dont mind me askin how much u payed for them (i must get my eyes tested)  :laugh:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: richw911 on 05 February 2008, 18:25


Think Rich has just ordered some Eibach Pro dampers and spring kit; might be worth asking him; he's running 18's too

Yeah got  eibach pro springs and eibach pro damper kit, All being fitted tomorrow  :evil:
 Going -30mm I shall let you know what i think and get some pics up  :laugh:  :wink:

er please let me know how u get on i had a look on the link u posted but couldnt find any prices  if u dont mind me askin how much u payed for them (i must get my eyes tested)  :laugh:

Got my pro springs for £100 inc post and the pro dampers cost £330 from venom motor sport  :wink:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 18:28
aint to bad is it lets hope there nice and comfortable lol ive heard a lot of good thngs bout these
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: richw911 on 05 February 2008, 18:35
aint to bad is it lets hope there nice and comfortable lol ive heard a lot of good thngs bout these

Yeah i hope so too!! Get rid of the mk4s nasty body roll  :evil:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: leeroy20vt on 05 February 2008, 19:30
aint to bad is it lets hope there nice and comfortable lol ive heard a lot of good thngs bout these

Yeah i hope so too!! Get rid of the mk4s nasty body roll  :evil:
see i didnt think they were that bad maybe i just havnt pushed it hard enough lol :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Best way to lower my car
Post by: richw911 on 05 February 2008, 21:50
aint to bad is it lets hope there nice and comfortable lol ive heard a lot of good thngs bout these

Yeah i hope so too!! Get rid of the mk4s nasty body roll  :evil:
see i didnt think they were that bad maybe i just havnt pushed it hard enough lol :rolleyes:

Thay are not too bad until you try to drive them hard and then you just cant use the power you have!!