lowering springs on 1.1 mk2

1. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #1 2nd February 2009, 12:30

   Hi, I have a mk2 1.1 and wondered if when lowering -50mm, will it rub and do i need to cut the arches out, if so is this easy to do? Also, if i was 50mm down, would i need uprated dampers/shocks? Thanks, Sam.
2. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #2 2nd February 2009, 12:39

   get a decent lowering kit (of shocks and springs)
   
   50mm shouldnt rub ut its dependnt on wheel size tbh (up to about 16s you should be ok as long as you have the correct tyre profile)
3. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #3 2nd February 2009, 12:46

   Im on vts rims @ 195/45/15's ? does that make a difference?
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 2nd February 2009, 13:01

   should be fine mate
5. Declan L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 shirley solihull Posts: 55 citroen saxo mk1

   #5 2nd February 2009, 13:22

   sorry can i ask this i also have a 1.1 mk1
   i am lowering it on springs 60mm allround would i have to do arch work front or back i have 155/75/13
   
   dec
6. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #6 2nd February 2009, 13:23

   on the standard steelies youll be fine
7. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #7 2nd February 2009, 14:42

   thanks
8. Declan L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 shirley solihull Posts: 55 citroen saxo mk1

   #8 2nd February 2009, 14:48

   yep cheers mate much appreciated
   
   dec