lowered 70mm

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 auchinleck Posts: 682 Saxo VTS (Cammed)
    #1
    has any1 got there cars lowered this much, how does it feel wen driving, and whats the mechanical issues with it being that low, ie bearings, trailing arms etc, ta
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo
    #2
    alright bud, i had mine riding this low and it was prettymuch sat on the bumpstops. the ride was a bit harsh then i had endless problems with shafts being snapped and being ripped out of the box. i would say go 40mm or something, thats what ive done with new shocks, antiroll bar and strut brace. the rise is just right and like a go-kart hope that helps bud!
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R
    #3
    Would of thought you will be replacing driveshafts on a weekly basis if you go that low.
  4. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 wednesbury/birmingham Posts: 1121 106 gti
    #4
    i no people who have gone down lower than that like 110mm and i mean that was low on its arse and they dident say they had any problems but i think its acording how you drive aswell mate if you smash it over speed ups when your low it will more than likely fuck it up, but if your a steady driver and like to chill then i think it will be fine mate uprate the dmapers on the bk and should do the job
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  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 auchinleck Posts: 682 Saxo VTS (Cammed)
    #5
    its the car that im looking to get thats lowered that much all round, i take it , it wont take much to raise it a tad.
  6. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 welwyn garden city, hertfordshire Posts: 2313 s1 106 xsi
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    Originally Posted by werdna View Post
    Would of thought you will be replacing driveshafts on a weekly basis if you go that low.
    ive got mine about 75-80 at the front and 80 at the back, aint had any problems. drives fine
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #7
    ive got mine down 70 at back, upgraded it with gas shocks though, main problems are excessive tyre wear, the camber has been effected alot, looks good but tyres wear un evenly. the ride is very stiff, no problems with speed bumps ( i have a flat arch though so no body kit to scrape) and handling on mine is spot on ( alot of people will say any lower than 40 and handling gets worse, which is the case ive no idea why mine feels so responsive)
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport
    #8
    Lowering the back doesnt change the camber on the rear wheels at all though I thought?? How can it if its a torsion bar?
  9. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Chorley Posts: 259 Saxo VTR
    #9
    i wouldnt reccomend getting it that low in my opinion as the ride quality will be bumpy as hell, and being that low it may even worsen the handling.
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 auchinleck Posts: 682 Saxo VTS (Cammed)
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    its got strut braces top and bottom as well tho, which i think will sort any handling issues, correct me if im wrong.
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 watford Posts: 172 saxo vtr
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    i love cars that are really low, the only problems you find, is that the car is like rock hard, u feel every bump in da road... and it limits you to speed humps, mine goes over, but scrapes on the side skirt. as for the the bumps that are like 2 mole hills!< i dont even bother! it would either fuck the bottom of the car, or bumper damage..

    but each car is different.

    also some get away with lowering that much, and no scrapping, when people sit in the back. but ive had a few cars.. and they rub bad.

    i always test it out, b4 buying a lowered car.