This is why I avoid lowering my cars at all costs. The G2 Syncro I have is at the ride height it is so that it handles. That means sucks bumps up and will suffer vicious compressions when pushing on without bottoming or topping out. If you want to drive fast in the UK you need supple suspension, not a 'slammed' car. Yes, it may handle 'like a go-kart', but that means they'll be bounced off line and you'll spend way too much time belting the bumpstops.I've been told before by people that the rough ride is 'the price of being radical'. If back-damage is radical, count me out.My T4 Syncro actually runs a higher ride height than standard, as it's running on Bilstein dampers and Seikel springs. Despite running high, because the dampers are quite stiff it handles very well. Lowering and improving handling are not really linked, people just like to make out they are, but it's more aesthetics, as far as I can make out.
Both lowering and stiffening will improve the handling of a car it's all about centres of gravity. Although what I do know is if you feel body roll no matter how good the car can handle your mind will tell you to back off. So much in driving is to do with perception and how brave you are mentally along with skill.
i had a mk2 8v a couple of years ago with a 60mm drop. i loved the look of the car but there are too many speed bumps around here and i ended up with a shaved front splitter which was a pain in the arse! sticking to 40mm next time.
I don't think a semi will give the same results
You thought about running stretched tyres with that set up, Nick?
