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Offline Truckie

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To lower or Not to lower?
« on: February 15, 2010, 02:00:52 pm »
Hi all, Just a few questions on the above topic....
I only want lowering springs, heard eibach sportlines getting banded about......

How much?
I f theres a choice, What make is best?
Will it change the handling at all? (For the worse)

Cheers, craig.
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 02:04:19 pm »
LOWER!!  :laugh:

I and others will recommend AP coilovers as they are great value for money, give a ride better than OEM (IMO) and adjustability!  :happy2:
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 02:07:55 pm »
No question about doing it. I've got H&R's and think the stance is pretty much where i wanted it, think its a 30mm drop and the springs cost about £200 delivered (or there about’s) and another £100 for fitting then tracking.

Ride wise I'd say its a bit rougher and crashy but I prefer it like that, handling wise i got a slight bit improvement but roll is still noticeable.

One thing I would suggest it to do the walk kit at the same time or S3 bush kit, you'll be getting a bit of handling improvement form them combined.

If your after massive handling gains you'll be wasting your time with springs, go the full whack and get some coil-overs and uprated ARB's.

Luke.
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 02:20:24 pm »
I have the H&R springs too. Paid £100 for them, and £150 to have them fitted with tracking.
Lowers the car by about 30mm, which looks a lot nicer. Ride as others have said is a bit harsher,but nothing too noticable.
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 02:33:35 pm »
i have the H&Rs too and really like the extra drivebility they gave over standard. in a few thousand miles i will probably end up getting some coilovers though so you maybe better to just go straight for them like greenouse said  :happy2:
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2010, 03:05:48 pm »
Standard springs for me.
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2010, 05:21:53 pm »
Quote from: snapey on February 15, 2010, 02:07:55 pm

handling wise i got a slight bit improvement but roll is still noticeable.

Luke.

....Have you got oem or aftermarket ARB's, Luke?

ARB's are a very underrated mod and make a big difference.
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2010, 06:37:55 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on February 15, 2010, 05:21:53 pm
Quote from: snapey on February 15, 2010, 02:07:55 pm

handling wise i got a slight bit improvement but roll is still noticeable.

Luke.

....Have you got oem or aftermarket ARB's, Luke?

ARB's are a very underrated mod and make a big difference.

OEM Robin, after going out in yours you can certainly tell that everything comes together very well. It's something that I'm contemplating doing but I may well end up selling up in 6/7 months time so god knows.....
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2010, 06:41:31 pm »
Lower!!!
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2010, 06:45:16 pm »


LOWER!!!!!

The handling improved ten fold on my car. Now they are off it feels like a sack of sh*t compared to what it did. (coilovers)  :happy2:
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2010, 06:56:49 pm »
Quote from: Gene Hunt on February 15, 2010, 03:05:48 pm
Standard springs for me.

me too.. i'm old school  :laugh:
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 07:05:07 pm »
Thanks for the advice lads, Im gonna go springs i think, purely for stance, not interested in coilovers, expensive and unnecessary on a road car IMO! (ducks for cover)  :signLOL:

Springs:
What make?
How much?
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2010, 07:08:13 pm »
Slam that b1tch so hard to the ground it will hurt  :evilgrin:
lift works  :laugh:

Lower looks harder  :evilgrin:
« Last Edit: February 15, 2010, 11:20:07 pm by MAT ED30 »
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2010, 10:11:08 pm »
I have eibach sportlines, 120quid then fitting... ride is hardly any different than standard and ride height is spot on  :smiley:
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Re: To lower or Not to lower?
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2010, 10:16:53 pm »
dont lower it



























Slam it !!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
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