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1. TOM-DL Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Nottingham Posts: 290 Red mk2 VTR

   #1 12th July 2009, 00:32

   This may seem a stupid question but....
   
   Has anyone ever lowered just the front say 30/40mm?
   
   is it ok/sensible to do this?
   
   Cheers.
2. RICKYP-RPM Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 ower ere Posts: 1282 shitroen spaxo vts

   #2 12th July 2009, 00:41

   yes i've lowered 30mm 35mm and 40mm
3. TOM-DL Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Nottingham Posts: 290 Red mk2 VTR

   #3 12th July 2009, 00:48

   and it looks/handles ok?
4. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

   #4 12th July 2009, 11:21

   best handling = 35mm best looks 60+mm
5. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #5 12th July 2009, 11:35

   i think when it comes down to best looks and handling... its each to their own, and so much makes a difference too, road surface, tyres, brand, profile, tread, suspension...
   
   i like mine stiff and slammed. i thnk it looks great, and on a flat bendy road handles pretty cool tbh, as i like RWD when the back end kicks out in the sax, puts a smile on me faceee!
   
   id never go lower than 50-60mm again though! due to the inconvenience!
6. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #6 12th July 2009, 11:54

   At the moment untill tuesday im driving with standard height at the back and 40mm at the front. It looks out of balance and i wouldnt advise it
7. TOM-DL Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Nottingham Posts: 290 Red mk2 VTR

   #7 12th July 2009, 13:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lloydie At the moment untill tuesday im driving with standard height at the back and 40mm at the front. It looks out of balance and i wouldnt advise it

   Cheers, Are you lowering the rear too then?
8. TOM-DL Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Nottingham Posts: 290 Red mk2 VTR

   #8 12th July 2009, 13:41

   cheers (Y)
9. DanT Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio

   #9 12th July 2009, 15:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by TOM-DL This may seem a stupid question but.... Has anyone ever lowered just the front say 30/40mm? is it ok/sensible to do this? Cheers.

   Not sure anyone else realised but you do say JUST the front.
   
   NOT a great idea, would look stupid.
10. TOM-DL Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Nottingham Posts: 290 Red mk2 VTR

    #10 12th July 2009, 16:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DanT Not sure anyone else realised but you do say JUST the front. NOT a great idea, would look stupid.

    ok cheers mate, just wondered, because of the torsion bar being a pain in the arse.
11. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

    #11 12th July 2009, 16:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TOM-DL Cheers, Are you lowering the rear too then?

    Yes mate, the person didnt have enough time to lower the front and back in one day, so im going back to get the rear done 40 aswell
12. bmx91ben Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Essex Posts: 125 mk2 desire :)

    #12 13th July 2009, 10:41

    you should do it all round, front and back, about 40mm
13. user_33730 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 warwickshire Posts: 454 VTR sold, zx6r ninja,GSXR 750 k1 VW Golf GTTDI

    #13 13th July 2009, 11:53

    will be fine tho until the back is done. mine is now lowered 35 on the front and its arse is in the air , still loads better than standard IMOO. and kinda looks ok too . in the old days my dad had a mk1 escort and he lowered the front right into the arches and jacked the back up . looked the business
14. Woolley L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 38

    #14 13th July 2009, 15:31

    hiya guys, can i get away with lowering the front of my vtr 40mm on standard shocks?
15. CC06NBA Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Bournemouth/Ringwood Posts: 1259 Black Mk2 VTS

    #15 13th July 2009, 15:36

    mines lowered just at the front 50mm, check my progress thread mate if your wondering what it looks like. i need to get round to lowering the rear end. i wouldnt say its sensible to leave it like that, ive had it like that for about 6 months now lol and sometimes it can look ok, but would definately get the rear lowered too.
16. Daniel09 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 N.wales! Posts: 1024 slammed VTS

    #16 13th July 2009, 15:40

    personally from expierience i would suggest saving for coil overs rather than springs although if your lowering with spring, i highly recomend you do shocks aswell,, otherwise they will ware 10X faster
17. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #17 13th July 2009, 15:42

    Lowered fer few saxo/106 at 40mm all round.........
18. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #18 13th July 2009, 15:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Daniel09 personally from expierience i would suggest saving for coil overs rather than springs although if your lowering with spring, i highly recomend you do shocks aswell,, otherwise they will ware 10X faster

    Thats why you buy bilies...........