« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3

Author Topic: lowering problems  (Read 5462 times)

Offline andc1

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,939
lowering problems
« on: 18 March 2009, 19:10 »
hi, got me some coilovers but i here that i cant go lower than 40mm without hitting driveshafts? :sad:
is this rite?

what i need then if so?
Logged

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #1 on: 18 March 2009, 19:12 »
Going lower than 40mm can result in the front Anti roll bar rubbing the driveshaft. This can be overcome by getting an upgraded ARB Or adjustable droplinks.

The search button is your friend.  :smiley:
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline troublestarter

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,247
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #2 on: 18 March 2009, 19:17 »
i have gone a lot lower than 40mm on my hot tuning coilovers


the only problem i have had was when hard cornering i popped a driveshaft
Logged
www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk<br />mobile vehicle security & audio fitting service<br />insurance accredited

Offline 1.6mk4GOLF16v

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 391
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #3 on: 18 March 2009, 19:20 »
Quote from: troublestarter on 18 March 2009, 19:17
i have gone a lot lower than 40mm on my hot tuning coilovers


the only problem i have had was when hard cornering i popped a driveshaft

nice car  :smiley:

do your front tyres rub the arches?

so you cant take corners fast anymore?
Logged
1.6 16v AZD
RS8s 225/35/19
Full powerflow decat exhaust
Blanked EGR
Pipercross panel filter
watch this space for the rest...

Offline troublestarter

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,247
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #4 on: 18 March 2009, 19:24 »
no they do not rub on the arches
i do get a bit of scrubbage on the inner arches on full lock but that  is down the the fact the A8 replicas hve a slightly to high an offset
and i still take corners quite hard
i popped the shaft going hard and fast round a roundabout
Logged
www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk<br />mobile vehicle security & audio fitting service<br />insurance accredited

Offline andc1

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,939
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #5 on: 18 March 2009, 21:06 »
Logged

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #6 on: 18 March 2009, 21:12 »
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline andc1

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,939
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #7 on: 18 March 2009, 21:20 »
god im confused! there the same ones aint they? sorry to be stupid but whats arb?! :laugh:
Logged

Offline Rhyso

  • Global Moderator
  • Sir Postalot
  • *****
  • Posts: 26,687
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #8 on: 18 March 2009, 21:22 »
Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:20
god im confused! there the same ones aint they? sorry to be stupid but whats arb?! :laugh:

ARB = Anti Roll bar :afro:
Logged

Offline Steve_PD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,119
  • Cruising around in a Land Cruiser
Re: lowering problems
« Reply #9 on: 18 March 2009, 21:25 »
Ive read a few threads where just drop links haven't cured the driveshaft issues. best off buying a upgraded arb  :wink:
Logged
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...
Pages: [1] 2 3
« previous next »