Lowering car HELP!

1. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #1 30th October 2010, 08:09

   Hey i currently have standard VTR wheels on my car (14") and i want to lower my car just enough so tyre sits perfect in the arch ( not slammed on its to the floor and not too high). whats the best lower mm i can have on it? i was thinkining lowering it by 40mm or 50mm but dont no what would look best.. can any one help?!
   
   Thanks!
2. jamesmel92 L-plater Joined: Oct 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 98 Citroen Saxo 1.1 Forte, Mk 2

   #2 30th October 2010, 12:50

   i lowered mine 40mm on the front with some vtr wheels on it and i think it looks quite tidy personally. fifty would look good to though as i dont think that would be to much but no more than fifty otherwise it would be a bit to much.
   
   have a look at the pics by all means and let me know what you think matey.
   
   rear torsion bar still needs to be done though on mine.
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 30th October 2010, 13:11

   40mm all round looks good to me and is still a comfortable ride and no scraping/rubbing issues either
4. Sexoo Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Farnborough Posts: 549 Saxo 1.1 Vts) DT125R

   #4 30th October 2010, 14:09

   40 mm all round.
5. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #5 30th October 2010, 17:02

   40mm it is cant wait, just no very knowledgable on lowering cars n whats the best kind of springs ( make ) any suggestions, i.e Sony is a good make for TV's etc but whats best for springs, i looked at a few i.e spax Gmax etc but they all look same, not sure if they act diff on road or quality of springs or what though.. any preferences?
6. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #6 30th October 2010, 18:31

   i used spax springs on the front of mandys old saxo and was well happy with them, however i've fitted several different brands of springs for customers, eibach seem to be popular as well. would steer clear of any real cheap parts, not always the best
7. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #7 30th October 2010, 18:32

   I've got eibach on mine at the front - I'm very happy with them?
   
   Personally, id do as noted above - and just avoid the ebay bargains.
8. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #8 30th October 2010, 18:39

   spax getting bought 2moro ! cant wait, hopefully will be dropped by next week WOOP WOOP!
9. beermonstah Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Cheshire Posts: 540 Slammed Icelandic VTS

   #9 31st October 2010, 19:40

   slam it ya pussy