how low to go?

1. FURI0 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Birmingham Posts: 509 Silver Furio Mk 4 Fiesta in Blue

   #1 20th January 2010, 17:23

   Hi well im going to get my car lowered next week the gf is paying for it lol . But i was wondering how low you all this i should go. I have a 1.4 furio and was thinking lower at the back. I saw a 106 the other day which was that low half the back wheel was missing. Has anyone on here got a car like that i wanted to know what it looked like on a saxo. Otherwise i think like 60-80mm would be right.
   
   What do ppl think?
2. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

   #2 20th January 2010, 17:26

   i would say slightly lower at the front, gives a more agressive stance and im sure if the backs alot lower you will get understeer if your ever on a track or driving like a cock
3. user_29778 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Stourbridge Posts: 3996 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 Saxo 1.6 vtr

   #3 20th January 2010, 17:44

   Id get it done level mate, 80mm all around is quite alot, especially if your on the original dampers
   
   60mm would be enough imo
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 20th January 2010, 18:29

   60mm is harsh
   
   40mm = win
5. LeeBBH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Maidstone Posts: 860 Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S

   #5 20th January 2010, 18:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxova 60mm is harsh 40mm = win

   Agreed, but 60mm looks the nuts mate!!
6. yorker Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Nottingham Posts: 470 1999 saxo vtr (green)

   #6 20th January 2010, 18:52

   60mm for looks, and 40mm for handling
7. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

   #7 20th January 2010, 19:57

   Depends what size rims ur planning on running tbh. There is a lowering guide here with pics of saxo's at different heights hang on
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=141903
   
   Have a look, but if u want ppl in the back and use it as an everyday car, u dnt want to go lower than 60mm but thats my own personal preference
8. user_32464 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Trackside Posts: 2624 1.1 saxo died :( now on the look for another

   #8 21st January 2010, 00:06

   i went 90mm on the rear
   looked mint but then hired it so its only 60mm and its much better
9. Merrick L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wolverhampton Posts: 77 Posi VTR Mk2

   #9 21st January 2010, 00:31

   the lower you take it the more problems you are going to get. 40mm is optimum, any lower than that and you start to incur problems, most people dont take it lower than 60, although I personally think 40 is better. 80mm you may aswell forget about driving it practically.
10. beermonstah Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Cheshire Posts: 540 Slammed Icelandic VTS

    #10 21st January 2010, 14:17

    Slam it
11. JonnyW Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 hull Posts: 21 soon to be furio

    #11 24th January 2010, 19:54

    40-50mm imo
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 24th January 2010, 19:59

    60 i thinks best. i got 40 and i always look at it wishing i went lower
    
    looks a bit cack the rear higher than the front tho
13. 0908 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Ruthin / Oswestry Posts: 155 VFR400

    #13 24th January 2010, 20:34

    I will be going 50mm then evening up the rear.
14. kennysevenfold Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Baillieston, Glasgow Posts: 792 Vectra

    #14 24th January 2010, 21:12

    40 back
    50 front
    
    Jobs done.
15. saxoron Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 11

    #15 25th January 2010, 00:58

    give it some stance 60front an like adjust the torsion bar to suit
16. nuttynez Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 9

    #16 25th January 2010, 02:43

    i rekon 40mm anything lower looks to much,but also depends on size of wheels
17. cavyrocks Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 hertfordshire Posts: 5 saxo vtr mk2 and a corsa b gsi

    #17 25th January 2010, 03:42

    my saxo is lowered 80mm alround on spax and uprated dampers shes stuck like glue but fucking uncomfy for day to day driving but it all makes sense on the round abouts my last saxo was 40mm all round and for the lil less grip on the corners u get such a more comfy ride
18. cavyrocks Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 hertfordshire Posts: 5 saxo vtr mk2 and a corsa b gsi

    #18 25th January 2010, 03:43

    and its on 15inch 1.9 gti 205 wheels
19. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

    #19 25th January 2010, 09:51

    Go for 50mm at teh front and 60mm at the back, just so i can see pictures! As thats what Im gonna go!
20. blackvtrt Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle/ Billingham Posts: 1873 02 Gold Cleaned OEM+ VTR

    #20 25th January 2010, 13:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cavyrocks my saxo is lowered 80mm alround on spax and uprated dampers shes stuck like glue but fucking uncomfy for day to day driving but it all makes sense on the round abouts my last saxo was 40mm all round and for the lil less grip on the corners u get such a more comfy ride

    80mm all round? since when did spax do 80mm lowering springs? Also its genrally seen that 40mm is optimum for handeling so its highley likely that your newer saxo will prob handle worse!
21. oligunner L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Bridgend Posts: 94

    #21 25th January 2010, 23:54

    lol 40 mm is ample 60 is 2 low 40 mm with 15 inch rims & still rubs in back with arches cut
22. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

    #22 26th January 2010, 13:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by oligunner lol 40 mm is ample 60 is 2 low 40 mm with 15 inch rims & still rubs in back with arches cut

    are you sure about that? Could have sworn that loads of people on here have taken a 40 drop and don't have rubbing problems?
    
    What do people think it would be like if i drop the front 50 and the back 60?
23. Jamie_saxo L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Wrexham Posts: 90 Citreon saxo vtr 01 plate

    #23 27th January 2010, 20:36

    60 allround
24. rkid147 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Stirling Posts: 358 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS!

    #24 27th January 2010, 20:56

    40mm all day long mate
    
    
    
    
    Chewy
25. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #25 27th January 2010, 21:06

    ive never heard of rubbing issues at 40.
    i dont think theres anything wrong with 50 front 60 rear. still trying to decide myself weather 50 or 60 at the front
26. user_39660 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Shropshire Posts: 652 1.4 - FuriO

    #26 27th January 2010, 22:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rkid147 40mm all day long mate Chewy

    Spot on.
27. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #27 27th January 2010, 22:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rkid147 40mm all day long mate Chewy

    the back looks a tad high but the front Looks just right. front looks lower than 40 though
    
    nice car btw
28. rkid147 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Stirling Posts: 358 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS!

    #28 27th January 2010, 23:12

    Its definately only 40mm, the back is lowered so that the car sits level. Looks great and handles like a dream.
    
    
    Chewy
29. oligunner L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Bridgend Posts: 94

    #29 28th January 2010, 01:24

    yer still rubs at 40 wen som1 in bk even removed the spacers to try & solv it it has a touch but nt fully but if ya shouldnt get rubbin at 40 then there must b somit els thats causin it
30. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #30 28th January 2010, 01:31

    60/80
    
    
31. Marky_C Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Leeds Posts: 1361 Zetec S TDCI

    #31 28th January 2010, 01:37

    40mm for handling & practicality. Any lower is just for looks it just depends what you need? IMO 60mm looks best
32. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

    #32 28th January 2010, 01:42

    pref i would do 50mm all round, just sits perfect if u got standard vtr alloys, and rides not to bad.
33. Stevo_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 birmingham Posts: 133 saxo mk 1 westcoast vtr, seat leon, 2.0 mk3 fiest

    #33 28th January 2010, 12:44

    all comes down to what you want it for,
    if you can put up with the ride id slam it for the fact its looks amazin but if you just want it to look a bit lower and improve handling go 40 all round
    
    heres mine on the back, just need sum coilovers