how low can i go

1. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #1 15th February 2007, 16:14

   hi guys how low can i go without any rubbing
   
   tyres: 195/45/R16 oz wheels
   car: Saxo x reg vts 16v
2. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

   #2 15th February 2007, 16:16

   I wouldn't go any lower than 40mm, Ive been told thats when the problems start
3. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #3 15th February 2007, 16:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x I wouldn't go any lower than 40mm, Ive been told thats when the problems start

   so i could go 40 without any problem?
4. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

   #4 15th February 2007, 16:21

   you'll get rbbing on full lock deffo, even on a 40mm drop mate!
5. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

   #5 15th February 2007, 16:23

   get the arches rolled and go 80mm
   
   it makes you looks cool infront of your friends :-0
6. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #6 15th February 2007, 16:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by S34MER you'll get rbbing on full lock deffo, even on a 40mm drop mate!

   its not very often i go on full lock mate so is this not a big problem or is there a easy way round it
7. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

   #7 15th February 2007, 16:26

   mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem
8. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #8 15th February 2007, 16:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Connor_scotland get the arches rolled and go 80mm it makes you looks cool infront of your friends :-0

   i would of said 80 mill was too low its handle,ing im after mate
9. ChrisJ Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 Widnes United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3517 Saxo furio

   #9 15th February 2007, 16:28

   Even a 40mm drop will cause rubbing problems with 45 profile tyres. If you have 40 profile tyres, you can go as low as 60mm without experiencing any problems at all.
10. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #10 15th February 2007, 16:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem

    thanks Clair i think ill go down 40 mil
11. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

    #11 15th February 2007, 16:29

    80mm will ruin any dreams of good handling
    
    its fun tho bumpy as hell :-) and looks good i think
12. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #12 15th February 2007, 16:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem

    don't you have VTR wheels on?
13. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #13 15th February 2007, 16:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ChrisJ Even a 40mm drop will cause rubbing problems with 45 profile tyres. If you have 40 profile tyres, you can go as low as 60mm without experiencing any problems at all.

    so if i got 40 tyres i could go 60 mil does that make a difference in handleing or just the same as a 40 mil drop
14. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #14 15th February 2007, 16:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by S34MER don't you have VTR wheels on?

    I did have until last night
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67363
15. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #15 15th February 2007, 16:39

    oh why did you go and do that?? those VTR rims looked sweet!! not a fan of those i have to be honest! but as long as you like them mate, thats all that matters
16. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #16 15th February 2007, 16:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x I did have until last night http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67363

    nice rims i like them not too bad at all. how did you get ya badges of to paint them black are they easy to get off and back on??
17. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #17 15th February 2007, 16:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by S34MER oh why did you go and do that?? those VTR rims looked sweet!! not a fan of those i have to be honest! but as long as you like them mate, thats all that matters

    I fancied a change, im thinking about getting the spokes black and the outside rim left silver, not sure yet though
18. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #18 15th February 2007, 16:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x I fancied a change, im thinking about getting the spokes black and the outside rim left silver, not sure yet though

    get a photoshop done and see what it looks like
19. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #19 15th February 2007, 16:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrismurra nice rims i like them not too bad at all. how did you get ya badges of to paint them black are they easy to get off and back on??

    They are just stuck on with sticky pads so they pull off quite easily you could use a thin bit of wire (you will notice holes either side which the badges fit into once the badges are off these make it alot easier to line them back up again
20. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #20 15th February 2007, 16:56

    will rub even without lowering at the back and on full lock with 45 profiles. Not hard to sort
21. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #21 15th February 2007, 16:57

    cool thanks Claire rep given
22. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #22 15th February 2007, 16:58

    No Problem, Thanks for the rep
23. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #23 15th February 2007, 17:00

    claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?
24. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #24 15th February 2007, 17:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrismurra claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?

    probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!!
    
    How much are the houses up there Claire? lol
25. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #25 15th February 2007, 17:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrismurra claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?

    £250
26. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #26 15th February 2007, 17:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by S34MER probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!! How much are the houses up there Claire? lol

    hahaha
27. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #27 15th February 2007, 17:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x They are just stuck on with sticky pads so they pull off quite easily you could use a thin bit of wire (you will notice holes either side which the badges fit into once the badges are off these make it alot easier to line them back up again

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x £250

    thats next thing on my list after lowering thanks.
28. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #28 15th February 2007, 17:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by S34MER probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!! How much are the houses up there Claire? lol

    i live even further up north so doez it mean myne will be cheaper LOL
29. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #29 15th February 2007, 18:12

    lol you hope so
30. shaggers_saxvtr Established Member Joined: May 2006 Ashford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1443 Saxo VTR/S, Mk1 Cortina, Jaguar XJS Convertible et

    #30 15th February 2007, 18:35

    My black VTR is down 45mm front on 195 45 15 VTS rims and 35mm rear with no scrubbing etc.
    
    My Vts is down 60mm front and 80mm rear looks sweet - No rubbing at all from the rear but some rubbing on full lock at the front. You have to watch the arse end of the car though, being so solid and low as it can kick out easily in the wet, but sh1t hot in the dry!
31. Ry_B Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Solihull Posts: 798 RX8 231

    #31 15th February 2007, 18:40

    Depends on the wheel offset also
32. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #32 15th February 2007, 19:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by shaggers_saxvtr My black VTR is down 45mm front on 195 45 15 VTS rims and 35mm rear with no scrubbing etc. My Vts is down 60mm front and 80mm rear looks sweet - No rubbing at all from the rear but some rubbing on full lock at the front. You have to watch the arse end of the car though, being so solid and low as it can kick out easily in the wet, but sh1t hot in the dry!

    he asking about 16's which everyone seems to have glossed over will rub even at stadard ride height
33. shaggers_saxvtr Established Member Joined: May 2006 Ashford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1443 Saxo VTR/S, Mk1 Cortina, Jaguar XJS Convertible et

    #33 15th February 2007, 19:20

    When I had 195 55 15's on my Saxo which was dropped 45mm front, 35mm rear it scrubbed on full lock and also the back would rub when the car bounced. Would recommned u uprate the rear shocks to stiff ones or you will scrub badly too. as the 55 profile I used to have is probably eqivalent to 16" wheels at least. Good Luck
    
    I know 17s rub at standard height wouldnt know about 16s though mate.