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How low can you go?
- Thread starter Joe R26
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CBR1000RR Fireblade
To stop the front from rubbing you need to trim the front bumper brackets down that are located inside the arches. They are what catch when trying to go low on clios.
LY R26 #288
I'm not too sure how low my is other than that my front bumper is 85mm from the floor to splitter, I get just just a bit of scrubbing when it's nearly full lock or is full lock, don't think there is much I can do though, spacers will make it worse, I just live with it
85mm? That's low. We measured mine on cup suspension and I think we said it was 130mm and dr jekyll's is 100 mm iirc.
Do you have any issues with speed bumps etc? Or is that a silly question?
182 Turbo Project
Don't go too low as it will ruin the ride and the handling of the car. Mine was a bit too low tbh, it looked good, but was quite uncomfortable!
I couldn't go over speed bumps, so I had to plan my routes very carefully!
Looking back I wouldn't go that low again, as the car handles so much better now that it is back to the stock suspension set up.
I couldn't go over speed bumps, so I had to plan my routes very carefully!
Looking back I wouldn't go that low again, as the car handles so much better now that it is back to the stock suspension set up.
182 Turbo Project
Not necessarily true.
LY R26 #288
How does it handle? Got any pics?
182 Turbo Project
As long as you don't wind them all the way down, you should be ok.
I was running my VMaxx coilovers on my standard 182 rims and they were fine, the odd rubbing on full lock etc, but apart from that speed bumps were not an issue.
I then felt the need for more 'lowz' and got a set of 15's. This meant no more rubbing on full lock, but I had to plan everywhere I went very carefully. Multi-storey car parks were a no go!
Don't get me wrong, I loved the look of it. Just looking back now, it was just a bit daft!
182 Turbo Project
Also, to add to my comment. It handled ok to be honest, really hugged the road. However on a bumpy road, it would tend to have a mind of it's own!
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MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Lows?
Jump in with me Joe for half an hour and I'll show you why a decent ride-height is good
Jump in with me Joe for half an hour and I'll show you why a decent ride-height is good
182 Turbo Project
Lows?
Jump in with me Joe for half an hour and I'll show you why a decent ride-height is good
Still dogging on the weekend?
Lol
LY R26 #288
Lows?
Jump in with me Joe for half an hour and I'll show you why a decent ride-height is good
Lol I saw you on the way to arundel earlier, sorry I didn't notice until the last minute. Was in a day dream.
I know what you mean about a good ride height. Every time I meet up with Dr Jekyll he's car looks really nice low and makes mine look like a monster truck. And I do like the stiffer ride. Hmm decisions decisions.
It is a tricky one. I do drive my car hard and the British roads are far from perfect.
