lowering on 16s

1. kanemorant Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 witham Posts: 25 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast Silver

   #1 27th December 2009, 17:30

   i will soon be puttin c2 vts wheels on my sax which are 16s, how much do yous think i should lower it by so the wheels fit snug in the archs i DONT like the really slammed look thanks
2. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #2 27th December 2009, 17:33

   got to be 40mm id say, my mate did his 40mm on the c2 vts wheels, looked smart. filled arches but wasnt too loww
3. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 27th December 2009, 17:37

   I've got 16s on mine, I think mine is 40mm lowered. But I didnt do it so im not sure. Mine rub. a lot.
   
   Getting it rased to 25-30mm soon. Its far far far too low right now.
4. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #4 27th December 2009, 17:41

   depends on your tyres profile too.
5. kanemorant Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 witham Posts: 25 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast Silver

   #5 27th December 2009, 17:42

   how many teeth is that turned on the tortion bar for the rear?
6. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #6 27th December 2009, 17:44

   mines turned two i think and its ruffly 60mm
7. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 27th December 2009, 17:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sax-dan depends on your tyres profile too.

   195/45/16's on mine. So pretty damn small profile.
8. kanemorant Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 witham Posts: 25 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast Silver

   #8 27th December 2009, 17:47

   i need some wide arse tyres to keep me away from the kerb!
9. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #9 27th December 2009, 18:17

   IMO 40 or 50mm with 195/40/16 tyres...
10. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

    #10 27th December 2009, 18:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kanemorant how many teeth is that turned on the tortion bar for the rear?

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sax-dan mines turned two i think and its ruffly 60mm

    splines method ? arghhh
    
    40mm i think will look sweet anyway mate
11. kanemorant Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 witham Posts: 25 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast Silver

    #11 27th December 2009, 18:42

    and how mant splines would 40 mm be mates?
12. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

    #12 27th December 2009, 18:44

    i have no idea, try 1, mines two and it would be far to low for 16's
13. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

    #13 27th December 2009, 18:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kanemorant and how mant splines would 40 mm be mates?

    splines method is wrong mate, and can f*ck up your rear beam
    
    the correct way is to remove the tortion bars and set at height wanted then abit of copper grease on them and put the bars back in
14. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

    #14 27th December 2009, 18:51

    yeh i heard there was two ways to low them, no wonder mine eats rear beams for fun.
15. kanemorant Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 witham Posts: 25 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast Silver

    #15 27th December 2009, 18:52

    is there a thread for that method?
16. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

    #16 28th December 2009, 09:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sax-dan yeh i heard there was two ways to low them, no wonder mine eats rear beams for fun.

    exactly mate thats why!
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kanemorant is there a thread for that method?

    yes mate il SEARCH for it now
17. kennysevenfold Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Baillieston, Glasgow Posts: 792 Vectra

    #17 28th December 2009, 09:30

    Mine is lowered 40mm on 16's with 195/40/16, looks great tbh, im not a fan of the really slammed look either
18. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

    #18 28th December 2009, 09:31

    here's the guide
    
    http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm
    
    dont ask why its on suzuki website but thats the correct one