I want to lower my mk3...

[Dyno]

I've decided, it needs done. I dont have a clue about it though. How much is it going to cost me? What do i buy? where do i take my car to get it done? Will it ruin the performance any? Will it improve it any? Whats the lowest i could go to improve the gap between the arches, without it really changing the performance, and that will still leave enough room for splitters etc...


Please reply, the more i see my car the more i want it done lol

thanks...

 

[Beef-Mc]

All you need to know.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=311323

 

[Dyno]

All you need to know.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=311323

Re: also....Down Sides
Thought id add this as more of a word of warning, if you do take your car to the level of mine you will make enemys with speed bumps and angled drive ways as the silencer hangs lower than the car body.

Another is you will knock your front camber out on your wheels ever so slightly and may need to get camber bolts to sort it.

Last but no least prepare for a bumpy ride !!!!!!!

^

I don't want these downsides, what's the lowest i can go just to improve the appearance, without causing any of these downsides...?

 

[Dyno]

what about this? http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/showit.php?pnum=6902

Or can some one link me to something better? Thanks.

 

[Dyno]

helpful lot !!! thanks!

 

[Gaz_]

Mate, just get some lowering springs. Bio hazard has coilovers, they will make the ride more crashy/harsh etc. Lowering springs will lower the car 30mm ish and wont make a huge difference in feel imo. But spend wisely, dont go for a cheap brand. Go for something German, like H&R or Ebaich etc

These may also be OK

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1899

Any garage should be able to fit them, even kwik fit etc, maybe try getting a mechanic on his own and see if they might take some cash Be looking @ no more than £150 labour tops, as the rears are piss easy and take no time. The car will also need tracking @ around another £30ish. So, springs, then fitting will cost NO more than £300 all in. Where abouts you based?

 

[Beef-Mc]

PI springs are gash.

IF your wanting to go low, then your going to have to look out for speedbumps anyway.

 

[R1XPH]

I emailed Ktec about some bits for mine

They have 45mm H&R's @ £130+ vat (152.50 ish) and eibach 30mm for the same price

 

[Gaz_]

PI springs are gash.

IF your wanting to go low, then your going to have to look out for speedbumps anyway

Never got this whole speed hump thing tbh, do people hit them @ 50mph or something???? All bar one of my cars have been lowered. My old Cup, 182, now 197 on Coilovers. Never had any problems.......?

 

[Gaz_]

I emailed Ktec about some bits for mine

They have 45mm H&R's @ £130+ vat (152.50 ish) and eibach 30mm for the same price

They'd be the Springs i'd be getting if it was my ££££

 

[Beef-Mc]

Agree with that ^^^

Some of the speedbumps up in Dundee are of a ridiculous height!

 

[oz_clio]

just do it, you wont regret it trust me.

 

[R1XPH]

My July pay cheque is buying me either of those sets

 

[Dyno]

just do it, you wont regret it trust me.

Ok mate, thanks every one for your replies.

OZ, give me a link on some good equip? Cheers buddie.

 

[R1XPH]

I did above dude

 

[daydotz]

My July pay cheque is buying me either of those sets

cant you make it sooner

an i be waiting of pics an review if they anygood then they will end up on mine

which ones are you leaning towards i was thinking 30mm

 

[R1XPH]

My July pay cheque is buying me either of those sets

cant you make it sooner

an i be waiting of pics an review if they anygood then they will end up on mine

which ones are you leaning towards i was thinking 30mm

I meant to say June lol oops, maybe before if I can

I was thinking 30mm too, 45mm would start to affect dampers and camber angles and lots of stuff I cba to sort out lol! Plus I carry alot of equipment for due to my hobby so it its too low it will handle like w**k if i have it piled high.

 

[daydotz]

cant you make it sooner

an i be waiting of pics an review if they anygood then they will end up on mine

which ones are you leaning towards i was thinking 30mm

I meant to say June lol oops, maybe before if I can

I was thinking 30mm too, 45mm would start to affect dampers and camber angles and lots of stuff I cba to sort out lol! Plus I carry alot of equipment for due to my hobby so it its too low it will handle like w**k if i have it piled high.

im begining to think the mk3 handles like a jelly then again it maybe the dci lump under the bonnet :dapprove:

 

[R1XPH]

I love how mine is I just think its too high

 

[oz_clio]

I meant to say June lol oops, maybe before if I can

I was thinking 30mm too, 45mm would start to affect dampers and camber angles and lots of stuff I cba to sort out lol! Plus I carry alot of equipment for due to my hobby so it its too low it will handle like w**k if i have it piled high.

im begining to think the mk3 handles like a jelly then again it maybe the dci lump under the bonnet :dapprove:

it is pretty tall tbh, just look at the guy who posted his new 138 in the clio bit....4x4!! lowering should sort it out though or at least minimalise it

 

[R1XPH]

Here's one I made earlier:

(30mm )

 

[Dyno]

thats only 30mm? big difference :O

 

[$torm Rider]

That look a bit more then 30mm to me tbh, is that a photoshop?

 

[Dyno]

yeah i was thinking the same, it is a photoshop, i really don't think 30mm would be so low...

I just ordered these ...



what do you all think?

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=443128

its the same kit as susanmck's red mk3.

 

[willynwilson]

45 mm will start to affect the camber e.t.c

but i would like to see it on a 45mm drop mind!

Put them on then post pictures!

 

[Dyno]

45 mm will start to affect the camber e.t.c

but i would like to see it on a 45mm drop mind!

Put them on then post pictures!

http://cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=308275

 

[willynwilson]

i was looking at getting these 45mm drops,

but... I am running on 16s so im not sure if they will rub.

the orginal alloys are 15s, so i might just have to get 35s

any thoughts?

 

[Dyno]

My original alloys were 15"s now I have 17's... I think theyl fit fine. What sizes are on susans do you reckon?

 

[willynwilson]

well when you fit your 45s then let me know lol!

need to make sure!

When you fitting them?

 

[willynwilson]

susans are original 15s me thinks,

 

[Dyno]

f**k, so thers a chance that might be too low for my 17"s?

 

[willynwilson]

i have no idea, you will have to ask someone that has come across this problem before.

 

[Dyno]

will do, pretty confident though considering the massive spacious arches the mk3 have as standards.

 

[willynwilson]

we will just have to wait and see!

 

[BioHzrd]

Youll have no problems with 15,16 or most likly 17" wheels on a drop of 45mm mines was sitting at 70/rear 50/front roughtly and i had no problems at all with Rubbing on full lock or with a full load of people

 

[oz_clio]

just do it, you wont regret it trust me.

Ok mate, thanks every one for your replies.

OZ, give me a link on some good equip? Cheers buddie.

sorry im kinda late on the reply haha

theses are the ones ive got

http://www.potn.co.uk/p1326723.htm