How Low??

1. Vicky_VTR Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Leicestershire Posts: 11

   #1 26th April 2008, 16:58

   I'm thinking o lowering my vtr but not sure how much to lower it by??
   want it to look nice but don't want it to scrape easily...any ideas??
   
   Thanks
2. 97vtr Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi

   #2 26th April 2008, 17:09

   40mm maxiumum
3. JC-Furio Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5302 Helicopter

   #3 26th April 2008, 17:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 97vtr 40mm maxiumum

   Yep, looks good, and handles good from what others say
4. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

   #4 26th April 2008, 17:16

   Go down 60mm looks the best. If youre doing track days then 40mm
5. 97vtr Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi

   #5 26th April 2008, 17:19

   im down 40mm n it handles like a go-kart and sits like this >> (and yes i have changed the lexus lights to standard mk1's)
   
6. Vicky_VTR Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Leicestershire Posts: 11

   #6 26th April 2008, 17:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 97vtr im down 40mm n it handles like a go-kart and sits like this >> (and yes i have changed the lexus lights to standard mk1's)

   what size alloys have you got on yours? mines got the standard ones..
   
   and what make of springs would you all recommend??
7. 97vtr Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi

   #7 26th April 2008, 17:22

   i got spax springs and 15" alloys, standard vtr alloys r 14" iirc
8. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

   #8 26th April 2008, 17:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 97vtr im down 40mm n it handles like a go-kart and sits like this >> (and yes i have changed the lexus lights to standard mk1's)

   Not too keen on that, That doesnt really look low to me & before any1 goes nuts this is IMHO.
   
   But i can understand the compromise between having it lowered and reliability issues etc
9. 97vtr Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi

   #9 26th April 2008, 17:27

   didnt wanna go any lower cos i want a lower strut brace and cudnt be any lower than 40mm without smashing it into every speed bump, kerb etc etc "EACH TO THEIR OWN" everyone likes different things
10. Vicky_VTR Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Leicestershire Posts: 11

    #10 26th April 2008, 17:27

    i think i'd wanna go a bit lower than 40 especially with the 14's on it it wouldn't sit very low i don't think... has anyone got a pic of their's lowered 60mm??
11. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

    #11 26th April 2008, 17:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 97vtr didnt wanna go any lower cos i want a lower strut brace and cudnt be any lower than 40mm without smashing it into every speed bump, kerb etc etc "EACH TO THEIR OWN" everyone likes different things

    True m8 very True
12. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

    #12 26th April 2008, 17:29

    50 front
    
    55 rear
    
    
    
    
13. Vicky_VTR Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Leicestershire Posts: 11

    #13 26th April 2008, 17:31

    hmm i don't know what 2 do lol thanks for all the help anyway guys ill have to let ya know what i decide in the end!
14. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

    #14 26th April 2008, 17:34

    My old VTR
    
    
    
    
    My Current VTS
    
    
    
    
    
15. 97vtr Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi

    #15 26th April 2008, 17:38

    wow bright wheels buddy lol
16. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

    #16 26th April 2008, 17:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 97vtr wow bright wheels buddy lol

    Yea Different Stil not sure if they are staying or not. Only reason i put them that colour as it is Different but maybe a bit too different
17. Vicky_VTR Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Leicestershire Posts: 11

    #17 26th April 2008, 19:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ScottyD-VTS My old VTR My Current VTS

    are they both lowered 60mm?? looks really nice..
18. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

    #18 26th April 2008, 20:35

    50mm ftw
19. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

    #19 27th April 2008, 00:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Vicky_VTR are they both lowered 60mm?? looks really nice..

    Yes 60mm DO IT!!
20. EVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Newton Stewart, Scotland Posts: 133 2001 Yellow MK2 VTR

    #20 27th April 2008, 00:41

    Im 45 and it looks pretty saweeet, 16"s rub when Im turnin tho
21. scottyvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Paisley / Brighouse lol Posts: 4561 Corsa VXRacing

    #21 27th April 2008, 01:05

    ours is 50mm front and 50 rear, and its ok and looks exellent (not a big fan of the speed boat look ie60 front 80 rear well wank imo) if it had been mine id have went 40mm!!!
22. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #22 27th April 2008, 01:10

    Mines down 60mm front and 80mm rear, i got it already lowered myself i would off done back the same hieght as front
    
    
    
    
    
    im running 16's and no rub at all expcept full lock
23. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

    #23 27th April 2008, 19:18

    im looking to get mine done as my next mod and iim also unsure of how low, i was thinking of 50 front and 60 rear, what do u think, any pics? bearing in mind I am looking for S rims instead of my R rims
24. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #24 27th April 2008, 21:59

    Ive got 40mm all round,on billies.Handles like a gokart!!!
25. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

    #25 28th April 2008, 12:58

    whats best if you do like 300 miles a week? i want mine to ride nice and handle nice over bumps and stuff but i do alot of miles and dont want it slammed to the deck so it rides like a peice of shite.
26. bushy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Nottingham Posts: 560 Vectra 2.5 V6 GSI

    #26 28th April 2008, 13:14

    not sure how low it is ? brought it like this the other day
    
    http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/img...a?id=693189352
27. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

    #27 28th April 2008, 13:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by citroen_saxo_vtr whats best if you do like 300 miles a week? i want mine to ride nice and handle nice over bumps and stuff but i do alot of miles and dont want it slammed to the deck so it rides like a peice of shite.

    personnally i'd go for the gmc 40mm kit
28. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #28 28th April 2008, 21:49

    45 suits the saxo down to the nut.
29. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #29 28th April 2008, 23:13

    So far ive had about 4 saxos over the last 5 years,and each one has been lowered 40mm all round,they look and handle great!! wouldnt go any lower...