40mm or 60mm

1. Saxoladlesta Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Leicester Posts: 1918 Fiesta ST

   #1 24th May 2006, 06:04

   Its time to get my car lowered,I bought a 40mm kit ages ago but thinking of going lower just need opinions on whats best? I have 16" looks like this
   
   Thanks
2. Mitchell Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 Fife Posts: 6901

   #2 24th May 2006, 06:13

   i say sixty
   
   lower the better imo
3. Graemep Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2004 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 11649 FN2 Civic Type-R

   #3 24th May 2006, 06:40

   i say 60mm aswell
4. deluted Newbie Joined: May 2006 split Croatia Posts: 9

   #4 24th May 2006, 15:00

   60mm
5. WelshSaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 436

   #5 24th May 2006, 15:45

   as above 60mm!
6. kevmiles250 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Deal (nr Dover), Kent United Kingdom (England) Posts: 818 106 gti

   #6 24th May 2006, 18:34

   gotta be 60mm
7. ChrisJ Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 Widnes United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3517 Saxo furio

   #7 24th May 2006, 19:19

   What profile tyres do you have? 40's or 45's
   
   If you have 45's you will have major problems will rubbing,
   so just get some 40's and go down 60mm
8. Saxoladlesta Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Leicester Posts: 1918 Fiesta ST

   #8 25th May 2006, 00:01

   Yeah I've got 195/40/16 mate but I also have just got an OMP lower strut brace so won't it scrape along the floor?
9. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #9 25th May 2006, 00:24

   if you want looks 60, 40 for a bit of looks and practicality, but who cares about practicality.lol
10. puzzledzippy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2005 woking United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3153 audi a4 2.8 quattro sport

    #10 25th May 2006, 00:25

    go down 60mm
11. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

    #11 25th May 2006, 00:34

    Why not compromise and go 50mm?
12. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #12 25th May 2006, 00:51

    be different, go 40mm
13. russellsaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 york Posts: 242

    #13 25th May 2006, 01:10

    nice car mate
14. liamk15 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 North east Posts: 6123 Type-r

    #14 25th May 2006, 01:25

    no dout 60
15. fitzuk86 Regular Poster Joined: May 2006 barrow-in-furness United Kingdom (England) Posts: 310 Saxo VTR mk2 Peugeot 306 - Roland

    #15 25th May 2006, 06:30

    mines 60 at the back and 40 at front, and its a nightmare on bumpy roads but looks sexy. Btw love ur smoothed boot with ur lights, never seen it done like that b4, looks great
16. John2Modified Regular Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 435

    #16 25th May 2006, 15:36

    We can do both kits, give us a call for a great deal
17. Tupps Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2006 Gym Posts: 15228 172 Cup

    #17 25th May 2006, 19:00

    60mm......gogogo!
18. Subtle Established Member Joined: Jun 2005 Cramlington, Northumberland Posts: 1420 Saxo VTR

    #18 25th May 2006, 19:11

    Like dan says...If you're unsure then go in between and get a 50mm kit
    
    
    Or just slam it to the floor
19. Dubzie L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 surrey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 44

    #19 26th May 2006, 20:49

    if you pick 60mm and you wana get rid of ur 40mm springs il be interested in the springs what make r they???? steve
20. Saxoladlesta Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Leicester Posts: 1918 Fiesta ST

    #20 27th May 2006, 00:29

    Its the Spax Sports Suspension Kit cost me £179.99 but aint even used them still in the box,obviously took them out to have a look but thats it,gonna wait till sunday to decide have a look at the cars at FCS
21. Rosco906 Established Member Joined: Oct 2005 Burntisland United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 1209

    #21 27th May 2006, 04:54

    40's for handling. 60 for styling!
22. Dubzie L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 surrey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 44

    #22 27th May 2006, 21:01

    if its the spax psx kit and you want to sell the springs il have them off ya. i did have the 60mm springs but i sold them coz i want 40s if u do wana sell them then email me on steve_double@hotmail.co.uk wiv a price.
23. Dubzie L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 surrey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 44

    #23 27th May 2006, 21:01

    i also agree 40s for handling 60s 4 styling