Lowering

[thedentist55]

Hey All,

Ive just got myself an E plate 1.8 16v for 1k, a short test drive and I had to have it. 

My question is, I am looking to lower it - any advice for the best lowering kit?  I don't want to break the bank either.

Also any suggestions on a nice steering wheel would be appreciated.

PS this is a great site - nice one.

[Mr Blue]

Welcome. ive got some blistein 40 or 60mm (cant remember what they are) lowerin springs for you if your interested. 07976 583279?

Ive got a wodden steering wheel just to keep it old skool from http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/index.html nice feel to it and not too boy racer


Blue

[...joe]

you and your wooden wheel?!!

for decent shocks and springs euro car parts do a set of bilstein shocks with shorter pistons, and a set of springs for not alot of cash. gibby was raving about his so have a look back through the old threads and see what you can find.

[kegs]

i have just purchased bilstein streetline kit which lowers about 40mm, with the springs from awesome gti for a couple of quid under ?200. It is being fitted as i write this and i hope to be testing it on my wat to dubfreeze this sunday. i will let you know if its any good. i am also replacing wishbones and all the rubber bits on the anti-roll bars etc. plus wheel bearings brakes, the whole lot

car should be like new

kegs

[thedentist55]

Bilstein seems to be the way to go then.  Had a look on the Awesome Gti and euro car parts sites - The streetline kit looks good, think I'll probably go for that as long as you are happy with it kegs.

Blue - Cheers for the offer but im looking to replace the shox aswell. Steering wheels from dubmeister look good.

[...joe]

i had a set of those bilsteins and they did me fine for a few years before i sold them on and bought coilovers. as far as i know they are still going strong.....which is why i recommended them!

[gibby]

for decent shocks and springs euro car parts do a set of bilstein shocks with shorter pistons, and a set of springs for not alot of cash. gibby was raving about his so have a look back through the old threads and see what you can find.

Aye cheers joe, just put the streetline kit on my mk1 cab, Ventura springs and Bilstien gas shocks from ECP for ?135 and they've been sound so far for the money plus labour costs on top of that though of ?80. Can't go wrong for that price, but if you want to spend more there are other kits out there.

[tobz.]

Koni shocks and eibach springs seem to be another very highly rated combination, not sure of the cost though.
One question I have been pondering over though while considering lowering my car a bit is about the load regulating valve for the rear brakes. The valve applies more braking to the rear of the car when you are carrying a heavy load and thus the suspension is compressed. Surely lowering the car has the same affect and would mess up the brake biasing under normal conditions??? Is this something that should really be adjusted when lowering a car???

[thedentist55]

Good point tobz, Im MOTing mine tomorrow and having a good look underneath first, i'll see if theres any adjustment possible (unless someone else knows )

The BBS wheels look v. nice btw.  I might have to get some meself

[...joe]

Koni shocks and eibach springs seem to be another very highly rated combination, not sure of the cost though.

they are a tried and tested combination but cost alot more, i've got a loooow car and have never had any problems with the brake system. i know what you mean but in reality it doesn't seem to make any difference!