Any probs lowering mk1

[TomS]

Hi,

im planning to lower my mk1 clio 35mm with 195/45/15 wheels/tyres.

Is it easy and are ther any probs i should look out for?

Do I just need to get the springs or is there anything else I will need?



thanks, tom

 

[kingJimBob]

Springs and lower rear torsion bar.

Depends how mechnically minded you are? if u are, then grab a haynes manaul and a guide to lowering the torision bar. and front srpings, then your sorted.

You shouldnt have any probs? i hope not coz im planning on lowering mine next week, 30mm on same tyres.

 

[ravo]

ive got 195/50/15s on my mk1, and it rubs the plastic bit of the rear arch. only RHS. it can be relocated tho so shud be fine.

it just make me worry, if i lower it, is it gunna rub a lot?

dunno tho

 

[kingJimBob]

RHS mate?

if you lower it then the rubbing will more than likly get worse. i know there more expesnive but if u want to be safe get 45s they more or less the same diameter of your old 13" steels.

 

[ravo]

right hand side.

its not rubbing the arch at all, its rubbing the plastic bit at the back.

but it does need about 40 or 50 mm drop, just to make it look right.

ill ave 2 see wot some people say when i show em my car.

 

[kingJimBob]

Yea im lowering my rear torision bar next week 30mm, to see how it sits. then gonno decide on the front.

Remeber tho mate 30mm is pretty much standard drop gets it bak to just under norma ride height no need to go too low, tho it will look the mutz nutz u will have probs when u have 4 ppl in the car.

30mm is safe, 60 is risky in between is upto u.

 

[BRUN]

im lowered 80mm at the front on coilovers

tho i dont have any splash guards in, you shouldnt have much trouble with 35/40mm drop

im on 195/45/15