how low to aviod speedbumps

  1. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #1
    hey i have a saxo vtr silver and would love to no how low to drop it i have alot of speed bumps were i live so it would have to clear them.

    thanks gary
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR
    #2
    40-50mm most people say 40-50mm is also the ideal hight for optimum handling too
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 flintshire Posts: 613
    #3
    50mm should be alright as long as you take your time going over them
  4. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #4
    thanks just got my vtr new to this what would you say this is droped by

  5. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #5
    this pic might help alot better i bought the car and the fella didnt no how much it was drope, it dosent look that low to me
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 North Shields Posts: 779
    #6
    35mm all round, maybe 40mm? mines 50mm but im on 16's so looks different even tho its a silver mk1 vtr with carbon bonnety.lol
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR
    #7
    mine was about that lowered 45
  8. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #8
    ok thats brilliant so no point goin any lower then


    thanks alot lads
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 flintshire Posts: 613
    #9
    i would lower the back a bit more.
  10. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #10
    how much more mate, it dose sit abit high i think the fronts ok but.

    i no this might be a stupid question but if i get a sound system will that weigh it down anymore lol
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2005 Porthcawl Posts: 5726 FQ Volvo V70R Peugeot Partner
    #11
    If your going to put a system in the boot i wouldnt lower it anymore as it will sit lower anyway.
  12. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #12
    yea i thought that wasent sure if it would of like 2or 3 subs and amp would lower it i good bit more so it would

    thanks ill keep it the way it is as i went into a petrol station tonight and as i was goin out off it theres a wee hill my front bumper hit it and i had to reverse and go the other way lol
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
    #13
    imo it looks like you've got 60mm springs on the front
  14. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cirencester Posts: 2286 2x Mazda Mx5s, Volvo s80, Citroen DS4
    #14
    You look lower at the front, and looks ever so slightly lower than mine did.

    Id guess at 60mm front, like jeffchiz said, and 50-55mm at the rear.

    I had this same problem when I got my VTS, didnt know how low it was.
  15. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456
    #15
    My friend is supposed to be down 40 and it catches everywhere.

    Also I would like to know where this "theorey" that 40mm is the best handling. Can somebody explain?
  16. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Chippenham, Wiltshire Posts: 667 Silver Mk1 VTR 16v S1 Rallye 8v
    #16
    i getting mine done 50m
  17. Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup
    #17
    Mines 35 front and the splitter is mangled from speedbumps that i forget about and i hit a fox yesterday
  18. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #18
    looks weird with the back being that high compared to the front. looks about 30mm rear 50-60 front imo. when mine was 40mm at the back it looked alot lower than that.

    atm mine is down 60 front 70 rear and even with a couple of burly lads in the back it looks about 100mm on the rear and it never really catches on bumps if you go at a snails pace. Theres just the certain few bumps in my area which are notorious for being overly big which i only tend to catch on.

    basically if you go slow over normal/average sized bumps i'd say you can lower the car upto about 90mm to be safe.
  19. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro
    #19
    40 on the front, 50 on the back

  20. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by webby View Post
    My friend is supposed to be down 40 and it catches everywhere.

    Also I would like to know where this "theorey" that 40mm is the best handling. Can somebody explain?
    standard saxp answers

    40 for handling

    50 for handling and looks

    60 for looks
  21. Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Heald Green, Stockport Posts: 1721 black/yellow vtr
    #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Yates View Post
    standard saxp answers

    40 for handling

    50 for handling and looks

    60 for looks
    heard that far too many times and always makes me smile, having previously being lowered on 40mm springs it handled worse than standard i'd say (spax)
  22. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Scotland,Lanarkshire Posts: 289 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6
    #22
    My car has been lowered 40
    No problem on speed bumps...
  23. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Yates View Post
    standard saxp answers

    40 for handling

    50 for handling and looks

    60 for looks
    i know matt it just makes me laugh how it has come to this conclusion.

    ignore all other concerning factors, 40mm, f1 levels of grip haha.
  24. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by webby View Post
    My friend is supposed to be down 40 and it catches everywhere.

    Also I would like to know where this "theorey" that 40mm is the best handling. Can somebody explain?
    mines down 35mm on the front with a lower brace. catches some massive bumps but otherwise unhindered. handles like its glued to the tarmac, even if the backs higher
  25. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456
    #25
    you are only lowerd on the front?
  26. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR
    #26
    50mm!!
  27. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 South East - Bromley Posts: 1106 Starlet GT Turbo [jap import]
    #27
    get your self another vtr wheel and stop trying to pull off that trim
  28. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #28
    so would yas say get the back droped more i have no idea i would just like it to sit level
  29. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #29
    i got another vtr wheel in the boot just dont have the money to fix it yet
  30. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #30
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by webby View Post
    you are only lowerd on the front?
    yea, its mattymcns old car, which he got from sax180 (craig??) which he got from someone i cant remember the name of
  31. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456
    #31
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by chinkostu View Post
    yea, its mattymcns old car, which he got from sax180 (craig??) which he got from someone i cant remember the name of
    if you honestly think it handles
  32. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #32
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by webby View Post
    if you honestly think it handles
    better than the bagof 1.1 im in for the next day!

    rears got uprated shocks, just need to get around to lowering it
  33. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #33
    whos cars wat lol, whos car did it use to be or was that not 4 me

    and na it handles sweet tbh it looks lower when its on a level road and not my drive way
  34. L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 Preston Posts: 88 Track Saxo VTS
    #34
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Yates View Post
    standard saxp answers

    40 for handling

    50 for handling and looks

    60 for looks
    80 for sCeNe
  35. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761
    #35
    Am I the only one missing the point here?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gazni View Post
    how low to drop it i have alot of speed bumps were i live so it would have to clear them.
    Measure all the bumps you'll be driving over and then lower your car accordingly Seriously.
  36. Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Northampton Posts: 25 Saxo VTR
    #36
    50 ml is your best bet
  37. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #37
    would also like to know how low mine is as i catch bumps now and then

  38. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5
    #38
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxovtsmad View Post
    would also like to know how low mine is as i catch bumps now and then
    35/40 I reckon
  39. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 sevenoaks,kent(home) /Gloucester (uni) Posts: 112 Pug 106 GTi
    #39
    my GTi is 55-60mm and i never have a problem with speed bumps.. it's all about how fast u go over them.. and the angles.. might take me about a minute.. but hey.. i still get over
  40. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #40
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 106matt View Post
    my GTi is 55-60mm and i never have a problem with speed bumps.. it's all about how fast u go over them.. and the angles.. might take me about a minute.. but hey.. i still get over
    yeah agree, go over reeaalllyy slow and you might get away with upto 100mm on the deck

    saxovtsmad - about 40mm i'd say
  41. Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 belfast Posts: 25 vtr
    #41
    tbh ive only had my saxo 2 weeks and its already gave me prob loads at that

    its getting sold £1000

    i heard bad things about them like but tbh theres something gose everyday in them

    what do others think, you had the same problem

    car drives fine just it just likes knocking lol

    am confused never had this much probs with any other car and in only 2 weeks

    i found out wat it was lowered btw
    60mm front
    2 nicks at back

    but thanks for help anyway guys

    gary
  42. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Huddersfield Posts: 1159 Focus mk2 zs, 1.8
    #42
    what? lol
  43. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 sevenoaks,kent(home) /Gloucester (uni) Posts: 112 Pug 106 GTi
    #43
    when u say nicks.. do u mean notches? because that is not the right way to lower the rear torsion bar anyway... wouldnt be suprized if thats were your knocking was.
  44. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
    #44
    i'm dropped -60mm on 14's, and i can go over any speedbump with 4 people in and not catch anything.
  45. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #45
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gazni View Post
    tbh ive only had my saxo 2 weeks and its already gave me prob loads at that

    its getting sold £1000

    i heard bad things about them like but tbh theres something gose everyday in them

    what do others think, you had the same problem

    car drives fine just it just likes knocking lol

    am confused never had this much probs with any other car and in only 2 weeks

    i found out wat it was lowered btw
    60mm front
    2 nicks at back

    but thanks for help anyway guys

    gary
    notches/clicks will fook your rear beam