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Offline Xtrhardcore

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40mm lowering springs question?
« on: 01 May 2012, 13:05 »
Now to me, 40mm is not low at all, being previously an owner of a mk3 polo down 120mm  :rolleyes:
My question is how comfortable is 40mm down? because 120 was a betch of a daily driver lol!
Also, will 40mm low's be ok on standard shocks? neevr only gone this low hence the questions! Cheers guys!  :cool:
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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2012, 13:08 »
i had 40mm on standard shocks and ride was spot on imo (they in classifieds) :grin: it just wasnt quite low enough for myself and i knew i would be purchasing coilovers at a later date as i wanted to go proper low  :smiley:


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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2012, 13:11 »
Is it a harsh ride though?  :smiley:
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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2012, 13:20 »
i didnt think so others may say different but as opposed to coils it was a lot more comfortable and still prctical to use daily


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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2012, 13:26 »
Lovely cheers mate!
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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #5 on: 01 May 2012, 13:28 »
np  :cool:


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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #6 on: 01 May 2012, 13:29 »
Dont get paid for another 2 weeks but may have to invest in yours  :grin:
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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #7 on: 01 May 2012, 13:32 »
 :grin: they been in the shed since november so i aint in a rush to sell just trying to put the kids bikes in there and theres no room cos of all the golf bits  :laugh:
gotta make some space  says the wife  :angry:  :grin:


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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #8 on: 01 May 2012, 14:34 »
Haha! yeah i had to have a massive garage clear out! Had enough parts to rebuilt a whole polo lol!
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Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
« Reply #9 on: 01 May 2012, 15:31 »
I've just had -40mm Koni springs fitted, ride is a bit firmer but not uncomfortable.

Love how the front sits but the back is still too high.
Mods - Tinted windows, Mk8 Polo aerial, BBS RS2 alloys, -40mm Koni springs, Bilstein b4 shocks, VRS steering wheel, anni roof spoiler, R32 front bumper, rear anni valance, R32 side skirts.