deciding to lower after all!

1. Lozzy_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Kilburn, Derby Posts: 106 Saxo VTR mk2 pretty standard.

   #1 11th February 2009, 22:57

   was sticking to keeping standar suspension, but the more i look the more i think it needs lowering.
   whats everyones opinion on it without it looking tacky?
   
   40mm?
2. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

   #2 11th February 2009, 23:14

   40mm looks good. Wouldn't go much lower as it can mess up the handling
3. Lozzy_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Kilburn, Derby Posts: 106 Saxo VTR mk2 pretty standard.

   #3 11th February 2009, 23:18

   would 40mm be ok without fucking up the standard shocks?
4. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

   #4 11th February 2009, 23:22

   should be ok but I would renew shocks aswell so the handling is as good as can be & you do both in 1 job instead of 2
5. Slammed_Posi_Vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 Royal Tunbridge Wells y0 Posts: 2602 Icelandic VTR

   #5 11th February 2009, 23:50

   go 60mm, you wont regret it
6. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #6 11th February 2009, 23:52

   i just did mine 40 at the front and 50 at the back. lookd 100 times better but now im wishing i went down 60 at the front and 70 at the back
7. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #7 11th February 2009, 23:56

   50mm all around practical height that looks tasteful.
8. Ferg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4928 Clio 197 Cup

   #8 12th February 2009, 00:05

   Personally would never lower on standard shocks.
9. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #9 12th February 2009, 00:07

   Ive dont it before, its alright,
   uprated shocks do make a fair bit of difference though!
10. Ferg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4928 Clio 197 Cup

    #10 12th February 2009, 00:09

    They make a massive difference I think.
    
    B8's etc vs Standard shocks LOL ...
11. dinga Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 not brazil,northern ireland Posts: 763 vts

    #11 12th February 2009, 01:39

    im not a fan of lowering.looks and handles fine as std. imo.
    im now on b8s but only down 25mm.
    it now handles very very well.
    depends if you spend more time looking at it than driving it ? how many speed bumps in an average day ?
12. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

    #12 12th February 2009, 06:39

    if your after an ok kit, cheep and not using standard dampers. Go with a spax 40mm kit.
    
    See how you like it and if you want to go lower then you can allways change the springs.
13. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #13 12th February 2009, 07:52

    Apex are better than Spax for basic kits
14. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

    #14 12th February 2009, 08:25

    or apex!