Lowering a 172 on 17's???

[.Gem.]

Whats the verdict on lowering???

Ive got a Ph2 172 on 17's, and wouldnt mind lowering it tbh, but worry about the handling. Already having problems with tracking/steering but will sort them hopefully! just wondered what people thought?

 

[SkidMarx]

Lowering it should be fine, but use decent springs like eibach or H+R coilovers, dont buy cheap suspension with it bein on 17's, willl not handle good.

 

[ForceIndia]

Will rubbing not be an issue?

 

[Merk]

I have 17's and it's lowered 45-50mm on eibach sportlines.

Handles much better and theres no rubbing whatsoever...

Although I had 5 people in the car and a full boot once for about 5 minutes and it didnt look too healthy

 

[ForceIndia]

I have 17's and it's lowered 45-50mm on eibach sportlines.

Handles much better and theres no rubbing whatsoever...

Although I had 5 people in the car and a full boot once for about 5 minutes and it didnt look too healthy

On a 172??

 

[SkidMarx]

Yea a 30mm drop on eibach sportlines would be your best bet methinks. 17's with low profile tyres aint any bigger than 16's with 205/50 tyres

 

[ForceIndia]

I've had sportlines. No way will you get 30mm drop.

 

[SkidMarx]

^^ Some you do some you dont

 

[A18XHO]

youll be fine, loads of them on 17s dropped 60mm. Freds was like 100mm+ on 17s

 

[.Gem.]

Im even more confused now LOL!!!

 

[n0rm]

lil B.................in a word dont do it!!!

 

[ForceIndia]

Whats the verdict on lowering???

Ive got a Ph2 172 on 17's, and wouldnt mind lowering it tbh, but worry about the handling. Already having problems with tracking/steering but will sort them hopefully! just wondered what people thought?

All to do with being female IIRC.

 

[Merk]

I have 17's and it's lowered 45-50mm on eibach sportlines.

Handles much better and theres no rubbing whatsoever...

Although I had 5 people in the car and a full boot once for about 5 minutes and it didnt look too healthy

On a 172??

yeah...

?

 

[ForceIndia]

On a 172??

yeah...

?

No offence, but no way in hell do you get a 50mm drop on eibachs with a 172. They drop 50mm on a standard clio, the 172's are lower as standard. Apex only give 40mm, and they're pretty much the lowest you can go with just springs.

 

[Merk]

Oh right, so it says "Approx 50mm drop" on the product info for nothing then? rofl.


Before and after pics in this thread :
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=321198

 

[Peperami]

It says 50mm drop as they suit many clio's. As sports are lower as standard they lower less.

If you put those springs on a non-sport (which it also says on the product info they will fit) you'll get a 50mm drop.

Erm, rofl.

 

[Merk]

I'm not saying that they're bang on 50mm, however the difference is HUGE.


When I can walk again, i'll take some pics of the arches and compare them to some old ones.

=]

 

[ForceIndia]

It says 50mm drop as they suit many clio's. As sports are lower as standard they lower less.

If you put those springs on a non-sport (which it also says on the product info they will fit) you'll get a 50mm drop.

Erm, rofl.

Amen. And rofl.

 

[CHRISK172+]

Im even more confused now LOL!!!

You should be fine on Sportslines as they only lower 25-30mm. 17's aren't ideal for a 172, but if that what you've got and like then you are limited to how low you can go. Sportslines are as good as it gets for the road. They give a balanced ride...firm enough to reduce body roll but still allow a little comfort.
Might be worth a visit to FCS and you will be able to get some good sound advice and probably see a few cars in the flesh running that sort of set up.

 

[Peperami]

Check out stozza's car (formerly s70res). On 17's and apex springs i think, and ride and handling are superb! Looks spot on too

Probably quite bumpy over rough surfaces, but goes round corners well

 

[CHRISK172+]

yeah...

?

No offence, but no way in hell do you get a 50mm drop on eibachs with a 172. They drop 50mm on a standard clio, the 172's are lower as standard. Apex only give 40mm, and they're pretty much the lowest you can go with just springs.

Fitted Eibach Sportline on my 1.2 16v.....lowered by 25-30mm:dapprove:

 

[Gareth]

17"s with Eibach Pro springs, approx 20mm drop, no rubbing whatsoever, 5 people in no problem, wouldn't recommend it myself, 16"s are best for sure.

 

[.Gem.]

Thats how she looks now!! What do people think?? To lower or not to lower?

 

[Pep]

Definately lower!
If you need someone local-ish to fit them I can do it for you, won't take long!

 

[.Gem.]

Definately lower!
If you need someone local-ish to fit them I can do it for you, won't take long!

Oooooooooh!!! Can you recommend anywhere to buy some and what size to buy? (i know Nooooooooothing!! ) May be beers in return

 

[nth]

lower it lol dont need our vote its general cs knowledge

 

[Pep]

Definately lower!
If you need someone local-ish to fit them I can do it for you, won't take long!

Oooooooooh!!! Can you recommend anywhere to buy some and what size to buy? (i know Nooooooooothing!! ) May be beers in return

I'd go with the eibachs as they are supposed to be best, plus the ride probably won't be too bad!
Not too sure where to buy, somewhere online!

Beers sound good to me!

 

[.Gem.]

lower it lol dont need our vote its general cs knowledge

ssssssh!! i know it will 'look' better lowered - i was concerened about the handling! Mmmkay!? :rasp:

 

[.Gem.]

http://www.roadrunnermotorsport.co.uk/index.asp?frame=/eibachprices.asp

126 whole pounds! Not bad! Be they the correct ones?

 

[nth]

lower it lol dont need our vote its general cs knowledge

ssssssh!! i know it will 'look' better lowered - i was concerened about the handling! Mmmkay!? :rasp:

handing shouldnt be an issue when you got a maxi-cosi:rasp: 20mph max for you mrs O

 

[.Gem.]

Maxi Cosi??? Pffft baby recaro ftw lol!!

 

[Pep]

Haha, feel free to pm me anytime for fitting, haha!

Do look like the right ones, although I should probably stop being sensible considering no-one else is!!

 

[nth]

Maxi Cosi??? Pffft baby recaro ftw lol!!

lol . . . dans les deux cas, vous avez un carseat. . .vous devez conduire comme une grand-mère :rasp:

 

[.Gem.]

Je ne veux pas se comporter comme une grand-mere. Je suis bon quand j'ai besoin d'etre

 

[nth]

dans ce cas. . . Je vous laisse off <3 =]

 

[troopa]

just had my 182 fitted with eibach sportlines 30mm and 17's. i get rubbing on full lock and on turning on uneven road, i think i need coilovers or just cut the mud guard were the rubbing is.

 

[Turkish]

just had my 182 fitted with eibach sportlines 30mm and 17's. i get rubbing on full lock and on turning on uneven road, i think i need coilovers or just cut the mud guard were the rubbing is.

Could be offset related TBH as alot of places sell the wrong offest wheels to people with Full fat 182's they are ET45 on a cup packed car and when you start putting ET37 wheels they usually flog you then you have major issues.


17's + Bin = JOB DONE

Been there, done it, wouldnt do it again. Those OZ's are nice but i'd have stuck with 16's tbh.

 

[troopa]

nah i think wheels are fine i ordered them myself from work, made sure i told the supplier i had the cup pack.....unless they didn't know!!! emmm you got me thinkin now....damn!

 

[ForceIndia]

If you want the best handling go for the prolines. You won't get the same drop but they handle better. I've had both, and the pro's are the ones to go for. Go back to 16's and it'll be even better. If you're down birmingham way before my 172 goes, you can have a go in that to see the difference.