60 50 or 40

1. jonnysamol Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Glossop Posts: 468 Posi Blue VTR

   #1 16th November 2008, 19:02

   Right,
   Picking my new VTR up on saturday and i did want it lowering 60 all round but now ive read alot on here that its wank round the corners and 40 is better.
   So now i dont know if to go 60 all round 50 to compromise or 40?
   What do you all think?
   Is 60 actually that bad handling wise?
   Anyone got pics of there cars lowered at any of these 3 heights on standard 15's....
   
2. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

   #2 16th November 2008, 19:29

   Have a look here
3. Mattt-VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 Warwick Posts: 2981 Vee-Tee-aar Mk 2

   #3 16th November 2008, 19:46

   Go 40mm mate and sit it on 15" wheels, that will look good aswell as it handling like it's on rails.
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 16th November 2008, 19:47

   agree'd - my choice would be a max of 40mm
5. jonnysamol Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Glossop Posts: 468 Posi Blue VTR

   #5 16th November 2008, 19:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dispin Have a look here

   Cheers still undecided though!
6. Peasnall Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lincoln Posts: 908 Wicked Red VTS

   #6 16th November 2008, 19:58

   40mm max
7. jonnysamol Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Glossop Posts: 468 Posi Blue VTR

   #7 16th November 2008, 20:04

   I might have to go 40 as i want it to handle mint!
   What strut braces and other handling goodies would people recommend?
8. Mattt-VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 Warwick Posts: 2981 Vee-Tee-aar Mk 2

   #8 16th November 2008, 20:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jonnysamol I might have to go 40 as i want it to handle mint! What strut braces and other handling goodies would people recommend?

   Yeah go 40 buddy, a OMP lower strut brace and upper aswell would contribute towards good handling.
9. titchster Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5

   #9 16th November 2008, 23:15

   60mm.
   Take a look at RickyP's car, and some of the ones he's done, they're known to handle well, on track, and they're also known for being low.
10. Peasnall Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lincoln Posts: 908 Wicked Red VTS

    #10 16th November 2008, 23:45

    Heres my car @ 40mm
    
    
11. jonnysamol Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Glossop Posts: 468 Posi Blue VTR

    #11 17th November 2008, 07:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by titchster 60mm. Take a look at RickyP's car, and some of the ones he's done, they're known to handle well, on track, and they're also known for being low.

    Cheers mate, Will do, I wanted to go 60 but didnt want it to handle crap and the ride quality to be shit! I might just go 40 and see how that is or i might just go 60 and see how that is!
    Ahhh decisions decisions!
12. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #12 17th November 2008, 09:02

    just go 50mm best for looks and handlerling comprimise
13. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

    #13 17th November 2008, 12:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Peasnall Heres my car @ 40mm

    That looks really good. Do you have a picture form behind. I always thought 40mm was higher. Maybe i have just seen different angles
14. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

    #14 17th November 2008, 12:24

    That looks more than 40mm, mines down 50 on vts wheels and looks higher up bt been stripped to but the front wont of changed height.
15. Timlowthian Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Cowes, Isle of Wight Posts: 600 Saxo Vtr MK2, Bodied 106 xsi

    #15 17th November 2008, 13:40

    Im at 60 mate and if im honest i will be going back up to 40 after xmas because the handling is that much better at 40! Dont get me its not exactly bad at 60 but 40 imo just feels better!
16. Fruitbooter Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Wolverhampton Posts: 139 Mk2 Possi Blue VTS

    #16 17th November 2008, 15:28

    What other springs other than spax come in a -60mm fittment?
17. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

    #17 17th November 2008, 18:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Fruitbooter What other springs other than spax come in a -60mm fittment?

    Pi do some
18. Shellz Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 3832 206 Quicksilver

    #18 17th November 2008, 18:46

    I'm going 40. Think it looks best and is sensible!
19. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #19 17th November 2008, 18:48

    50mm Eibach Springs are excellent
20. Peasnall Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lincoln Posts: 908 Wicked Red VTS

    #20 17th November 2008, 18:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jsdvtr That looks more than 40mm, mines down 50 on vts wheels and looks higher up bt been stripped to but the front wont of changed height.

    40mm spax psx adjustable kit
21. user_7256 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 7657

    #21 17th November 2008, 18:53

    peasnall - love the car
    
    40mm max