How low can I go?

[Hixxey]

I want to get my 2003 Clio 1.2 16v lowered but I don't know how low I can go. I have 17" alloys on it so I'm not sure how low it is able to go.

Anyone else got 17's and had their car lowered? If so how much did you have it lowered?

Also, can anyone recommend some springs?

Thanks,
Hixxey

 

[jjoe90]

My mate had 17's and went 35 all around iirc

 

[makavelli]

iirc the most you can go is 60mm before you need to start modifying the arches

 

[Clio_Craig]

im lowered 35mm on 17s but going 60 soon hopefully

 

[jamesp24]

Watch out for the speed bumps lol.

 

[Hixxey]

im lowered 35mm on 17s but going 60 soon hopefully

Can you turn full-lock without the wheels rubbing on the arches?

Whats best thing to have. Lowering springs or coilovers?

 

[Clio_Craig]

well at the moment im on 35mm springs and i ave no trouble wat so ever, wat is ur budget mate?

 

[timmmah]

Watch out for the speed bumps lol.

Yeah i was going to say. Just go low enough so it looks good. Too low just looks chavvy.

You wouldnt want speed bumps scraping your bumpers/exhaust would you?

 

[Clio_Craig]

james ur going 60mm aint ya on 16s?

 

[-KarL-]

mines about 70mm

 

[jamesp24]

james ur going 60mm aint ya on 16s?

Yep :approve:.

 

[Clio_Craig]

wen u gettin the lowering kit?

 

[Clio_Craig]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1791 that one?

 

[jamesp24]

Yeh thats the one, but im not sure if i have the 58mm hole or not.

 

[Hixxey]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1791 that one?

Is that a good one to go for?

I have just had to pay £400 excess to get my car fixed because a truck scraped all down one side and he isn't taking responsibility so I am hoping when I win the claim I will get the £400 back and then buy the lowering kit.

I have no idea how long it will take though. My insurance said we might have to take him to count (which is why I want to pay the £400 excess so I'm not waiting around not being able to use my car).

 

[-KarL-]

go measure just put full lock on,

also go try john@2modified as he can do that kit cheaper

 

[k10daz]

What kinda problems do you get with the 60 drop kit? Is it practical for every day use or does it scrape on everything?

Daz

 

[Clio_Craig]

ive changed my mind i think im goin 45mm all round hhmmmmmm decisions