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Offline laxington

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mk3 lowering question
« 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
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Offline Deano2711

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #2 on: 09 August 2010, 12:26 »
I might be wrong but I believe nose down can help handling.
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Offline MotorPsycho

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #3 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
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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #4 on: 09 August 2010, 13:33 »
Some people lower the front a small bit more intentionally, either for look or handling.
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Offline zdebx

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #6 on: 04 July 2012, 11:01 »
i see
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Offline tweed

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #8 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
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Offline jiminbmth

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Re: mk3 lowering question
« Reply #9 on: 04 July 2012, 15:34 »
Nose down= lower class/middle class

Nose up=  upper class!!

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