1.1 Lowering Questions

1. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #1 24th January 2007, 17:38

   I am in the dialema . . . do i just lower my car on standard shocks or do i buy coilovers? As with coilovers i could set it to around 30 for normal use then slam it for shows . . .
   
   I want a drop of about 50mm, but dont want to spend loads because i need ti fitted aswell. What will be your decision. Should be keeping the car for another year maximum btw.
   
   Any help and link to products would be great.
   
   Steve
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 24th January 2007, 17:43

   just get springs if you dont intend on keeping it.
   
   coilovers are a bit ott. either way you still cant change the rear within a few mins.
3. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #3 24th January 2007, 17:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adsayer just get springs if you dont intend on keeping it. coilovers are a bit ott. either way you still cant change the rear within a few mins.

   good point adam never thought about that
   
   50mm ok on standard shocks?
4. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #4 24th January 2007, 17:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Steve 50mm ok on standard shocks?

   Personally, no not really
   but its your call mate
5. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

   #5 24th January 2007, 21:58

   I read on a site somewere anything upto 40mm is ok on standard shocks after that you will need uprated shocks
6. TOM_VTS666 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Gloucestershire, England Posts: 143 Black MK2 VTR!

   #6 25th January 2007, 12:52

   thinking of loweing my vts 40mm, it still has original vts alloys on will there be much rubbing or do i need to mod the arches.
   
7. Bailey1124 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 823 Black AC Schnitzer BMW Coupe

   #7 25th January 2007, 13:58

   mines lowered 45mm at front n 2 notches at the back.
   
   i have kyb front shocks fitted too, which only cost £45 each.
   
   also i have adjustable gaz rear shocks which are great!
8. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #8 25th January 2007, 14:26

   id always get a new kit, and no point in coilcovers as Ad says
   
   get a decent kit and you will be fine