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Offline GTi_James

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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #10 on: 12 March 2013, 10:44 »
maybe someone should put forward the ride clearances for 40mm drop and if they would fit 18"rims?

so for example im getting some Koni shocks and lowering springs but debating 35-40mm drop as i'm not looking for stupidly low. i also want to stick some 18s on and spacers> 15mm up front and 20mm around the back. what would be the best suggestions for this then? i've got the ARB's and struts sorted btw

any help on this then?

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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #11 on: 12 March 2013, 10:49 »
I think there was a ride height thread around at some point
But spacers totally depends on the offset and width of your wheels
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #12 on: 12 March 2013, 15:10 »
Quote from: Scott-R on 12 March 2013, 06:33
And get 18s later on and buy coil overs then? Waste of cash?

Buy coil overs and then you can go up and down as you wish. I would say for what your talking about.

i did this SONIC....... get the collies first, i sat on 15's for awhile, got a tax re-bate then got some 17" BBS lm reps then not long after got hold of some 18" rs4 reps, Im glad i did it that way as i could play with the height to suit the wheels and ride.  :smiley:
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #13 on: 12 March 2013, 15:13 »
Quote from: golfyste on 12 March 2013, 10:49
I think there was a ride height thread around at some point
But spacers totally depends on the offset and width of your wheels

Where's the best place for spacers, im after some for my 18" Rs4 reps, plus longer wheel nuts?
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #14 on: 12 March 2013, 15:16 »
What size?
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #15 on: 12 March 2013, 15:24 »
15mm front and 20mm rear, if advised  :whistle:
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #16 on: 12 March 2013, 15:26 »
If you think they are on a fit then go for it  :laugh:
Can get 15's from creation Motorsport but for 20mm I would recommend getting bolt on ones.
I got mine from a hop on the bay but can't remember where  :laugh:
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #17 on: 12 March 2013, 15:31 »
Thats not bad for a set with the Wheels nuts too  :smiley: Thanks for that, will be getting them.  :grin:   Il keep an eye-out on the bay for some 20's and il keep that in mind about bolt on one's  :smiley:
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
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Re: how low on coils can you go with 16"
« Reply #19 on: 12 March 2013, 15:44 »
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