How low to go with passengers in the back?

1. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #1 25th February 2008, 12:17

   Hi, theres been so many forums about how low to go, but with standard 15" vts rims, how low can i go with it still being ok to have rear passengers?
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 25th February 2008, 12:23

   I would say around 30-40mm, but some people would say lower - depends how many people you have in the back and their weight !!
3. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #3 25th February 2008, 13:18

   isit possible lower 50mm on vts rims with 'average' sized teenagers in the back?
4. meganc0212 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Colchester, Essex Posts: 225 Citroen Saxo 1.4i Westcoast

   #4 25th February 2008, 13:28

   I would say so. Mine's lowered 40mm and I've had three people in the back with no problems - an extra 10mm should be alright.
5. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

   #5 25th February 2008, 15:17

   mines on its arse at the back and on a full kit it doesnt scrub with 1 person in the back, never have 2 people in tho!
6. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #6 25th February 2008, 15:18

   im 60mm had 2 people in the back on saturday, standard dampers, was fine, looked like 100mm though was sexual
7. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #7 25th February 2008, 16:33

   id go for 40mm mate, any lower and you will be scubbing over pot holes and speed bumps
8. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #8 25th February 2008, 18:26

   im 60 in the back, had 5 in the car on friday, it was literally on the floor with standard 14's !
   
   so if you do take people often id go no lower than 40-50 tbh.
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 25th February 2008, 20:07

   So what do peeps advise me on doing - 45mm 50mm?
10. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #10 25th February 2008, 20:10

    I'd personally go 40mm, but if you have to go 45mm or 50mm then go 45mm. I agree the Saxo looks lush low, but it'll handle better up 35/40mm, and you'll catch it on less things etc.
11. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #11 26th February 2008, 16:41

    I dont really mind about handling too much as long as its not dangerous
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 27th February 2008, 11:12

    Does anyone else have any opinions/experience of this?
13. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #13 27th February 2008, 11:14

    I am on 16" alloys with SPAX 40mm dampers on rear, they are very stiff but with two people in the back it is ok although if i hit a bump quite hard then my tyres scrape. Not enough to make me take drastic action though lol
14. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #14 27th February 2008, 17:59

    So do people reckon i would be ok lowered 50mm on vts alloys, with people in the back?
15. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #15 27th February 2008, 18:59

    I ogt mine done today it was lowered 40mm and it is fine, and has adjustable gaz rear dampers
16. Pat_Vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 North London Posts: 6170 Land Rover Discovery

    #16 27th February 2008, 19:10

    mine done today too
17. Speller_18 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Kent Posts: 277 Astra GSi

    #17 27th February 2008, 20:08

    im lowered 50mm all round on 15's, the only scrubbin i get if i go over bumbs to quick. you gota lower it at least 40mm i fink. you will be fine if you do that, wack sum pics up wen u got it dne
18. pritchard9025 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 south wales Posts: 361 clio sport 182/vtr track car

    #18 27th February 2008, 20:31

    mines 60mm on vts als and had 2 people in the back never had any problems what so ever
19. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

    #19 27th February 2008, 22:13

    -70mm at the back. Can take passengers with a very very occassional scrub. But i have 195/50/15. When i had 45's i had no problem!
20. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #20 27th February 2008, 22:17

    50mm have had 3 in the back with no problems