On my phone so can't poat pictures in this thread, however I have multiple photos on my build thread (link against my username). Not top end coilovers, they're FK Highsports, but the ride is not really harsh in my opinion, and even my Mum who hates the fact I modify the car in any way has said it's quite a nice ride. My helpers are out as well.
Currently about a 90mm drop. Have about a Samsung/iPhone length of clearance from ground to splitter.
I run 225/40/18, 8.5j fronts, 9.5j rears. Fronts have about -1.5 degrees of camber; backs around 3-3.5mm.
You'd be fine at a 60mm drop.
Hope this helps?
Good info, thanks. The Highsports, are they the ones with Koni dampers? I know there's also Silverline and Konigsport. And from what I gather the higher end FKs are a world apart from the likes of FK Street. Highsports are kind of mid range as I understand it?
I take it you've managed that camber with stock adjustment, no need for camber plates unless you need more? And what's the offset of your wheels?
I'm on 8" et44 with 225 40 18s. I'd like to think I could get away with keeping that kind of wheel/tyre spec unless I'm going silly low. 60mm, maybe a bit more, or at least enough to very slightly tuck the top corner of the tyre.
I'll have a look on your build thread.
I've been reading an old build thread on Edition, guy calling himself Obese. He might have been on here. Anyway, he was on H&R Ultra Lows. Lovely stance, and certainly went low enough.
Question is, do I really need Ultra Lows? Or would something like KW V1 be enough. Thing is, I like the idea of running a damper 'long', around mid-max height, ie Ultra Lows. I don't like the idea of running a damper short, at minimum height, which could well be the case with KW. And the KW warranty only applies if the coilovers are set within the TUV range, which is well short of how low they'll actually go. Sneaky.
I had Weitecs on and old car. Couldn't fault them. Looked at today's equivalent (non stainless made by KW) the ST range, and they're only marginally cheaper than V1s.
I'll definitely have a look into FKs as well though.
Hmmm. Decisions!