how low at the back? calling all -50mmcars

1. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

   #1 22nd April 2010, 20:09

   hi im getting my car lowered 50mm with an apex kit but as the rear sits higher i just wondered how much to do the rear if people have picks of 50mm at front with 50 at back and then 60 at back and then 70 it would be apreciated if u could post up your picks or opinions??
   cheers
   gaz
2. Killeybh Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 dy14 8rt shropshire Posts: 580 1.1 desire

   #2 22nd April 2010, 22:08

   i got 50 front 60 back, looks good.
3. dav0506 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Leeds Posts: 1761 Mk2 Saxo VTR 2001 (Two tone silver)

   #3 22nd April 2010, 22:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Killeybh i got 50 front 60 back, looks good.

   +1, mine is supposed to be 40mm front and back but front would look better on a 50mm drop.
4. fraggle_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Wales Posts: 448 2002 Saxo VTR, 2000 mango forte

   #4 22nd April 2010, 22:12

   it's best to lower it evenly as it sits higher at the back for a reason mate.
5. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

   #5 23rd April 2010, 16:05

   Right booked in with kris b on Monday and need to make a decision b4 I get there do I go 50mm all round or 50 front 60 back opinions please ?
6. jonesy9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1857 JP4 Saxo, Milano CTR

   #6 23rd April 2010, 16:17

   mine is 50front and 60back, check out thread

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7. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #7 23rd April 2010, 17:05

   Get it sitting even. They look shit slammed into the weeds at the back... don't know why people do it.
8. woodysVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 940 Clio 172 Cup

   #8 23rd April 2010, 17:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Get it sitting even. They look shit slammed into the weeds at the back... don't know why people do it.

   Agreed.
   
   
   
   45ish front, rear to match.

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9. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

   #9 23rd April 2010, 20:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jonesy9 mine is 50front and 60back, check out thread

   Yea m8 that looks fukin ace I think I have it desided going to go 50/60 because it looks so much better
10. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #10 23rd April 2010, 20:35

    why does it look better?
    
    Rear should be 10-15mm ish higher than the front. Looks 10x more posed/suited. and gives a better balance throughout the car.
    Car looks like its got a fat ass when its slammed, or looks like an old banger where the rear suspension has given up.
    
    Up to you though obviously
11. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

    #11 23rd April 2010, 20:46

    Don't know why it just does to me each to there own I guess but plenty of other ppl out there have done it and others have done it the same all round I just wanted to see exactly what itwould look like and jonesy9 has that exact set up so thanks to him for posting
12. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

    #12 23rd April 2010, 23:00

    50 front 40 back, give nice turn-in, and plenty of oversteer to play with.
    
    None of this 'back lower than the front' gubbins. Nose down stance ftw.
13. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

    #13 26th April 2010, 17:58

    im 50/50 and am happy with it as it sits right.
14. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

    #14 26th April 2010, 18:09

    Went to kris b today and it's ended up 50mm all round and I'm happy cus it would have been too low otherwise
15. user_32276 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Shropshire Posts: 1074 Furio

    #15 26th April 2010, 19:54

    pics?
    
    just a note im 60-80 and not complaining
16. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

    #16 26th April 2010, 23:04

    If i was in your shoes i would go for 50mm/75-80mm ish , i'm sitting at 55mm (F)/85mm (R):
    
    
    
    
    
    
17. harry289 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

    #17 26th April 2010, 23:10

    do it evenly, 50mm at front and 50mm at the rear. better ride, better handling
18. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #18 27th April 2010, 14:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Olly why does it look better? Rear should be 10-15mm ish higher than the front. Looks 10x more posed/suited. and gives a better balance throughout the car. Car looks like its got a fat ass when its slammed, or looks like an old banger where the rear suspension has given up. Up to you though obviously

    well said rear should be higher than the front
19. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #19 27th April 2010, 14:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mikol 50 front 40 back, give nice turn-in, and plenty of oversteer to play with. None of this 'back lower than the front' gubbins. Nose down stance ftw.

    
    it meant to be higher at the rear for a reason!!
    
    going any lower than 40mm also handling is lost to a certain degree! i dnt care what people say!!
20. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

    #20 27th April 2010, 14:44

    I went 60mm all round, standard there 20mm higher on the rear iirc
    
    i havent noticed any detrimental change to handling! all positives from uprated dampers and springs
    
    
21. loz180691 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Rugby Posts: 911 NaNa Gti

    #21 27th April 2010, 20:47

    Im 60 on front and standard on back lol
    
    Havent booked back in yet lol
22. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #22 27th April 2010, 20:50

    
    
    50/50
23. Ben69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Nottingham Posts: 149 Blue Saxo Furio 2002

    #23 27th April 2010, 21:42

    i say 50 front and 60 rear!
24. user_43567 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sumware u dnt Posts: 352 BLACK MK2 VTR

    #24 27th April 2010, 21:58

    try 3 splines at the rear first mate, should lower between 45-50ml , it will sit nice and level then .
25. Kev_Vtec Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 norfolk Posts: 3116 my drifter M3 rep :D saxo vts eh glad its gone,

    #25 27th April 2010, 21:59

    imo 60 rear 50 front.
26. MikeYost Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2770

    #26 27th April 2010, 22:01

    check my prog thread..
27. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #27 27th April 2010, 23:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 00emelee try 3 splines at the rear first mate, should lower between 45-50ml , it will sit nice and level then .

    
    tut tut, hope you didnt lower on the splines method dude!!
    
    if lowed the correct way you can get it spot on but measuring it!