how much to lower?

1. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #1 24th February 2010, 22:41

   right iv got a mk1 1.1 and iv lowered the front 45mm, now i didnt want to go down too much as i live in a very rural area, the back hasnt been lowered as of yet but will do it friday, how much should i lower it by on the back, i want it lower than front, but i want it too look good and handle good, and how long does it roughly take to do a torsion bar that hasnt been touched since it was new?
   
   thanks
2. aksaxovtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr

   #2 24th February 2010, 22:43

   it will look a bit thick if its lower on the back than the front imo, if i were you id have the back slightly higher mate, go with 40mm drop on the back
3. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #3 24th February 2010, 22:45

   i suppose i could do mate, i just think it looks really sweet with the back slightly lower, haha
4. Saxo_VTR_2010 Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Nottingham Posts: 17 Saxo VTR 2001

   #4 24th February 2010, 23:15

   i got a saxo vtr, its lowered 60mm on the front spax springs and was lowered on the back but damaged my axle and having a new one fitted but not lowered, how would i know how low to go on the back?
5. Lp12790 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 327 Peugeot 206 GTI 180, Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 24th February 2010, 23:35

   the car will have an aggressive stance with the back higher than the front. definately the way to go imo
6. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #6 24th February 2010, 23:53

   i think it looks cack with the back higher, as the backs higher than the front as standard on most. i prefer it 'slightly' lower at the rear, not speedboat low but just an extra 5-10mm. I'd say do it 50mm at the back if your feeling adventurous or just do the same 45mm. my vtr is 40mm at the back and with a full car it looks about 100mm, and only just catches on very big bumps, think you'll be fine. unless by rural area you mean you go offroading
7. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

   #7 25th February 2010, 00:03

   What about control, would a lowered front allow you to take corners faster?
8. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #8 25th February 2010, 00:13

   if its a 5-10mm difference i doubt it will be noticeable. im 35mm front, 40 rear, handles fine
9. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #9 25th February 2010, 13:21

   iv always liked the back lower, so seeing as iv got the front 45mm down im going to go 55mm down on the back and can anyone say roughly how long it will take? its never been touched so probs seized in there, and tips would be very helpfull thanks