how low 2 go on 14s

1. JimEJ L-plater Joined: Dec 2003 london United Kingdom (England) Posts: 99

   #1 23rd November 2004, 17:23

   has anyone drop there car on 14 before, if so how much and do u advize it.
2. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #2 23rd November 2004, 18:45

   40mm on shocks max for best handling, lower more just for looks
3. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #3 23rd November 2004, 21:36

   Ive seen a saxo dropped by about 80mm on VTR 14 inch rims. Didnt look right at all ! 40mm is the optimum I'd say.
4. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

   #4 9th December 2004, 21:37

   lowerd mine 40mm with gmax springs on the original rims, add a strut brace too... handled like a dream....! now got 15s dooh!
5. Streetz Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2004 Caerphilly United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 133

   #5 9th December 2004, 21:43

   I got mine lowered 50mm with 15". didnt notice much drop in handling was told mind that any lower than 50mm n things start to go wrong n parts wont last as long. if that dunt bother you slam it to the ground, seen saxos lowered 80mm on BIG wheels so 14's....drop it 100mm Euro Style!!
6. tim Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2004 nottingham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 534

   #6 9th December 2004, 22:24

   I had 14" on my vts with a 55mm drop and it looked great (gmax shocks). didnt have 2 do any arch work at all . had 2 take it really slow over them sleeping policeman.
   
   since then ive put 17" razors on with the same drop looks nice but got dirty hands from loads of arch work beacame quite friendly with my grinder tho.
   
   55mm would have u smiling. (Ps wish id stuck with my 14" now but its 2 late as spent 2 much money 2 get em on in 1st place.
7. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

   #7 16th December 2004, 06:14

   found its slower on the 15s really noticed it! shes 110bhp 110lbs/ft with 15s. just got new bmc tho much better, just want my 14s back now! wonder wot lbs/ft would be on 14s...! stick wiv the 14s buddy but drop it as low as you dare!!!
8. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #8 16th December 2004, 06:26

   15s on what profile?
   
   they are just about the same overall rolling radius so a drop in speed is trange, unless your using wheels that weigh 186378678346 kgs
9. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #9 16th December 2004, 06:27

   i knew a lad who has a vtr dropped 110mm at the back on the standard vtr wheels!it was literally on the floor!!looked excellent but would be too much hassle with things going wrong!ive had mine dropped 60mm on the vtr alloys and it looks great!handles ok but i wouldnt advise to go lower than 50mm if u dont want parts to wear out quicker!
10. jonnosaxo87 Established Member Joined: Mar 2004 not in the United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1885

    #10 16th December 2004, 06:35

    35-40mm for handling is the MAX drop
    however if ur a fibreglass lover and like stickin bits on to ur car then however low as possible
11. Sammy Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Derby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 671 106 track beast

    #11 17th December 2004, 00:35

    think 60-80 is the absoulute limit unless you wanna go crazy then go for 120 to beat the guy with 110
12. JimEJ L-plater Joined: Dec 2003 london United Kingdom (England) Posts: 99

    #12 17th December 2004, 01:47

    i think u guys have answered my question
13. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

    #13 3rd January 2005, 03:48

    lol at scott... 15's r 195-45... dont weigh 18367867895 kgs...
14. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #14 4th January 2005, 00:20

    no shit sherlock
15. slammed_vtr Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 317

    #15 12th July 2006, 15:03

    mines is 60 at front and 80 at back bud,
    
    have a look
    Clicky Here
16. beastgtir Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 birmingham Posts: 2178 Soon to be another Honda!

    #16 12th July 2006, 15:22

    40 all round. having your car lower at the back ruins the handling aswell and you have to get the brake bias valve altered aswell.
17. mark_saxo Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 839

    #17 12th July 2006, 17:41

    i lowered mine 40mm on a spax kit and dropped the t/b by one click which i think roughly worked out 35mm
18. adamsax Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2005 W.Yorks/W.Sussex Posts: 3982 MK1 VTS

    #18 12th July 2006, 18:01

    Mine's lowered 40mm All round on a full Spax VSX kit with an Apex upper strut brace. Handles like a dream, really sticks with VERY little body roll around bends.
    
    Really want a lower brace too to take it even further!
    
    This is all with standard 14" VTR rims.
19. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #19 12th July 2006, 18:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sammy think 60-80 is the absoulute limit unless you wanna go crazy then go for 120 to beat the guy with 110

    120mm would be on the floor just about, my mate did this and his 4" exhaust was just touchin the floor!
20. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #20 12th July 2006, 19:01

    Mines been dropped about 60mm, on 14" vtr alloys
    and it looks sweet.... but i have to be careful on certain speedbumps!
    (i have a pics thread up in the showroom section, if you wanted to have a look)
21. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #21 12th July 2006, 19:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaxoSam88 (i have a pics thread up in the showroom section, if you wanted to have a look)

    link???
22. puzzledzippy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2005 woking United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3153 audi a4 2.8 quattro sport

    #22 12th July 2006, 19:49

    iam down 60mm all round on my black vtr wheels and its fine, just have to be carefull when going over speed bumps
23. Bakes_vtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Harrogate United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1007 Civic Type R

    #23 12th July 2006, 22:36

    im dropped 60 at the fornt and about 80 at the back on 15's with 45 profile tyres, and apart from big speed bumps its fine! handling is spot on i think no matter what people say about not going more than 40mm, i hardly ever lose grip! well, when its not raining anyways
    
    EDIT: FOrgot to say, the ride is very hard, but awesome at the same time, makes things more interesting
24. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #24 13th July 2006, 00:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by S34MER link???

    sorry bout that, i was in a rush to leave.
    
    The link as requested:
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39779
25. chelle Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 yeovil-somerset United Kingdom (England) Posts: 813 saxo vtr 106 GTI

    #25 13th July 2006, 00:32

    mines low but dont have a clue how low! i know it being this low makes stuff go wrong much quicker!! what you lot rekon?
    
    
    
    
    
26. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #26 13th July 2006, 02:31

    probally 60mm by the looks of it and 50 on the front