any probs fitting 60mm to vtr on standards??

1. darrensvtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2004 leighton buzzard United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1707 Mk 4 astra coupe

   #1 3rd July 2008, 21:22

   my mates looking to lower his 2000 vtr and wants to go 60mm and just wants reasurance that hes not going to get any problems,hes just got standard alloys and plans on keeping them.anyone down 60mm?
   cheers
2. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #2 3rd July 2008, 21:56

   Im down 60mm on standard 15" vts wheels and have no problems at all.
3. darrensvtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2004 leighton buzzard United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1707 Mk 4 astra coupe

   #3 3rd July 2008, 22:32

   not even with a full load mate?did you have to take the rear inner arches out?
4. gazzy9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Guernsey Posts: 178 Saxo vtr 2003

   #4 3rd July 2008, 22:45

   nah mate i just got mine done like 2 days ago and nothing needed doing to the arches and with 2 ppl in the back no rubbing. go for it!
5. darrensvtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2004 leighton buzzard United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1707 Mk 4 astra coupe

   #5 3rd July 2008, 22:51

   ill let him know,cheers guys.
6. 4shworth Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Lancashire Posts: 242 Citroen Saxo Vtr

   #6 4th July 2008, 12:29

   60mm too low.
7. darrensvtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2004 leighton buzzard United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1707 Mk 4 astra coupe

   #7 4th July 2008, 15:26

   ok????
8. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #8 4th July 2008, 20:04

   Had 4 people in the car, no rubbing at all, havent removed any liners etc.
   
   60mm aint too low at all, suppose you have to be hardcore to go extra low and go 60mm.
9. darrensvtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2004 leighton buzzard United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1707 Mk 4 astra coupe

   #9 4th July 2008, 20:36

   did you fit springs and shocks or just springs mate?
10. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

    #10 4th July 2008, 20:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by darrensvtr did you fit springs and shocks or just springs mate?

    Just springs, standard shocks were in great condition, providing there is no signs of wear etc leaks then standard shocks will be fine, people do say they wear quicker but there is people on here lowered 60mm on standard shocks and has been like that for like 3 years or more with no wear.
11. Bally Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 490 Saxo Mk1 Vtr, Pug 106 1.5D

    #11 4th July 2008, 20:43

    60mm i think is a spot on height to lower, have trouble gettin the jack under mind you but looks over convenience any time
12. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

    #12 4th July 2008, 20:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bally 60mm i think is a spot on height to lower, have trouble gettin the jack under mind you but looks over convenience any time

    Totally agree, looks immense imo, just have to drive it on a piece of wood first before you can put the jack under lol.
13. Bally Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 490 Saxo Mk1 Vtr, Pug 106 1.5D

    #13 4th July 2008, 21:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattg Totally agree, looks immense imo, just have to drive it on a piece of wood first before you can put the jack under lol.

    Same here right pain in the arse, but handles great and looks shit hot
14. aspsaxo L-plater Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 56

    #14 7th July 2008, 14:02

    Could have a problem if you want to fit lower brace or 4 into 1 manifold and larger exhaust system if you go to 60mm ?
15. Dodzy Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Mansfield Posts: 25 1998 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #15 7th July 2008, 19:42

    my mates down 60 mm on standard shockers and his car is lethal. to the point i refuse to go in it.the shocks bottom out most of the time. not sure whether this is dodgy springs or if the shockers are shot, probably both but you cant go down a bumpy road at any pace other wise you would be in the hedge
    
    id get shocks mate if you hadnt planned to
16. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

    #16 7th July 2008, 19:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dodzy my mates down 60 mm on standard shockers and his car is lethal. to the point i refuse to go in it.the shocks bottom out most of the time. not sure whether this is dodgy springs or if the shockers are shot, probably both but you cant go down a bumpy road at any pace other wise you would be in the hedge id get shocks mate if you hadnt planned to

    Like already stated, there is plenty of people on here on standard shocks down 60mm and have no problems, shocks will wear quicker but only use them if there in good working order.
    
    Im down 60mm on standard shocks and all is fine, ride isnt much different to standard apart from alittle more bumpy, all comes down to fitting aswell i suppose and what springs are being used as different springs are more bouncy or more stiffer than others.
    
    I cut the bumpstops down abit so the car wasnt sat on them giving a little more ride rather than a solid ride.
    
    By the sound of your mates car the shocks are definately shagged and probably were on there way out before hand or he's done alot of miles since its been down 60mm.
17. Delirical Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Berkshire Posts: 24

    #17 7th July 2008, 22:12

    My spax shocks are knackered (both leaking)
    I have 2 pairs of standard shocks in my garage, you reckon they are ok to use instead of having to pay for another pair of uprated shocks then?
18. Dodzy Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Mansfield Posts: 25 1998 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #18 7th July 2008, 22:54

    mattg,
    
    yea his shocks are knackered and hes done loads of miles on them but tbh the rest of the car is no better. all of his balls joints and most of the bushes are also worn out. the car is a trap, im sure 60 mm spring can be used on standard shocks but personally i wouldn't, but thats just my opinion on the matter , sorry if it upsets anyone