« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3

Author Topic: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40  (Read 5682 times)

Offline GOLF_MK

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 603
Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« on: 11 March 2009, 09:56 »
I've got up to £200 to spend on a lowering kit - i can predict now that 90% of you will say get hot tuning coilies but i don't want them, don't have the time to bugger around getting the height the same each side etc etc..  I just want to fit a kit and get on with the rest of my life!!

So i'm looking at fixed spring and shock kits on both Ebay (Jamex) and the few that Venom do online.

Now the standard Mk3 front end looks ridiculously high so i'm not sure if i should go for a 40/40ish kit or go for a 60/40 to make sure the front comes down.

BUT - would 60 on the front be too much for a daily car?  Is it going to cause me lots of grounding issues as i'd rather have the front a bit higher if that's the case!!

Also any recommendations; Jamex, Pi, Supersport, Venoms own - or other??
« Last Edit: 11 March 2009, 10:17 by GOLF_MK »
Logged

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2009, 10:05 »
Go for a 60/40 drop gives a much better stance and you will not have any issues mine was a lot lower than that on the front.

The kits from Venom will be fine.
Logged

Offline GOLF_MK

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 603
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2009, 10:18 »
Thanks Wayned, didn't think 60 would be to much of an issue as people seem to run a lot lower but want to be sure!
Logged

Offline GOLF_MK

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 603
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2009, 10:20 »
Looks like Venom do 60/60 but not 60/40  :undecided:
Logged

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #4 on: 11 March 2009, 10:29 »
Quote from: GOLF_MK on 11 March 2009, 10:18
Thanks Wayned, didn't think 60 would be to much of an issue as people seem to run a lot lower but want to be sure!

Mine was 85 drop on the front with no real problems use to catch the spoiler on speed bumps but thats it to be honest.
Logged

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #5 on: 11 March 2009, 10:29 »
Quote from: GOLF_MK on 11 March 2009, 10:20
Looks like Venom do 60/60 but not 60/40  :undecided:

I am sure Venom do a 60/40 kit.
Logged

Offline Len

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 16,298
  • Guardian of the Seas, Protector of Waves
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #6 on: 11 March 2009, 10:48 »
You shouldnt have any problems with a 60 drop at the front! Unless you are using very wide tyres!

Just do one thing though! Once fitted go to a good place and get the steering geometry checked and adjusted. Not just tracking but camber and toe as well.
Logged
Mystic Blue Mk3 16v + Black Mk5 Gti 05 plate + Peugeot 405 Mi16

www.sas.org.uk
www.the-ace.org.uk

Offline VR6-Joe

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,638
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #7 on: 11 March 2009, 12:45 »
I got a 60/40 supersport kit off egay for my old car

No complaints whatsoever, was actually one of the most comfortable kits I've ever owned
Logged
Gone but not forgotten;
1983 Mk1 Golf GX - 1991 Mk2 Golf GTI - 1988 Scirocco Scala - 1989 Mk2 Golf CL - 1993 Mk3 Golf Ryder - 1996 Mk3 Golf SE - 1996 Mk3 Golf CL - 1995 Mk3 Golf GTI 16v - 1996 Mk3 Golf VR6 Highline - 2003 Saxo VTR - 1996 Mk3 Golf VR6

Offline GOLF_MK

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 603
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #8 on: 11 March 2009, 12:49 »
Quote from: VR6-Joe on 11 March 2009, 12:45
I got a 60/40 supersport kit off egay for my old car

No complaints whatsoever, was actually one of the most comfortable kits I've ever owned

Sounds promising!
Logged

Offline Dec

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,560
Re: Lowering decision, 60/40 or 40/40
« Reply #9 on: 11 March 2009, 12:58 »
Quote from: Len on 11 March 2009, 10:48
You shouldnt have any problems with a 60 drop at the front! Unless you are using very wide tyres!

Just do one thing though! Once fitted go to a good place and get the steering geometry checked and adjusted. Not just tracking but camber and toe as well.

9x16 wheels all round. Pictures say it all ;)





Logged
Pages: [1] 2 3
« previous next »