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Offline spudboy6

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Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« on: 25 May 2012, 18:06 »
Been having a look at lowering shock and spring kits as I don't want coilovers on this car personal preference . Been looking and just wanted to know is there an upside to a 60/40 over a 40/40 kit other than possibly getting lower on the front and still being able to carry passengers ?

Anyone who could recommend their experiences id be really appreciable

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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #1 on: 25 May 2012, 18:19 »
1. Helps on the mk3 as the front is higher than the rear as standard.
2. Some people prefer the wedge look.
3. Think it helps with turn in or something.
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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #2 on: 25 May 2012, 18:47 »
Lower front means more weight up front, so more grip. Never see a world touring car with it's ass lower than the front  :wink: any race car for that matter. Front is always lower

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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2012, 19:38 »
You can use mk2 rear springs which come in -35mm, got some on mine.

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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #4 on: 25 May 2012, 21:41 »
60/40 is better for a mk3 :smiley:

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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #5 on: 25 May 2012, 22:30 »
I just ordered a 60/40 kit looking forward to it next week :) cheers guys will post up to you next week when they arrive with my review ;)

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Re: Why do lowering kits come in 40/40 or 60/40 ?
« Reply #6 on: 26 May 2012, 08:29 »
Lower front means more weight up front, so more grip. Never see a world touring car with it's ass lower than the front  :wink: any race car for that matter. Front is always lower

Almost. A rake (wedge) will have an impact on weight transfer. Having the front lower than the back will cause the front to already be preloaded if you like, upon breaking and turn in, giving better balance. This will reduce understeer. Having the back lower than the front will reduce oversteer but will cause the front to dive more under braking. On a normal everyday car you wont notice the difference because you don't drive on the limit of grip (if you do on the road you're a moron in my view). The 60/40 is just to make the car sit even, as the front is higher from factory to cope with the weight of the engine