Lowering 1.2 16v - how low

[phunkey_monkeh]

Hi

To begin with, i dont know a great deal about cars. My car is just over one year old (2002) I want to lower it. But i dont know how low. I dont want to compromise on handling or ride.

I was thinking about 40mm, can anyone show me a pic of their lowered car and state how much it was lowered by.

And also , i currerntly have the standard 15" alloys on, what is the largest i could go without having to roll arches?

EDIT: i just wanted to add that it is for comsmetic purposes only.

Kind Regards

Phunkey_Monkeh

 

[RobFenn]

There are a few members who have lowered theres on 17 inch wheels with --40mm and -60mm springs so youll have no problem going that far on standard wheels. Im sure theyll post their pictures when they see this thread!

 

[Tom]

60mm for cosmetic use

ooh sorry

http://www.pbase.com/gadgetboytom55/inboxwww.pbase.com/gadgetboytom55/inbox

 

[noel-pilot]

60mm!! no doubt http://www.adrenalinone.co.uk/clio.htmlwww.adrenalinone.co.uk/clio.html

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Thanks for the replies.

If i do lower 60mm, am i going to cause problems for myself if i want to go to 16" or 17" wheels?

And does my clio have 2 or 4 springs?

Cheers

 

[RobFenn]

It has 4. Id get shocks if youre going to lower it -60mm. No other problems i dont think though.

 

[Tom]

shut up 4 shocks!!!

mine are fine freds are fine

just dont aim for pot holes

 

[RobFenn]

Well if its purely cosmetic and u dont really care about wearing the standards out then keep them if you wanna be a cheap pikey like Tom but id change them!

 

[Tom]

hahahahahahahahah

dropped my caravan 60mm too

http://www.caravandeals.co.uk/burstner/new-Ventana2000%5B1%5D.jpg

rob: on a serious note you find me shocks that can cope with a 60mm drop because i cant

 

[RobFenn]

Doesnt it just make the wheels look huge!

You shouldnt of lowered it that far into you found them! Are k-tecs coilovers ready yet as you could just get them.

 

[Tom]

hmm and have no teeth left

 

[Fred@BTM]

60mm or lower

Heres a pic of mine 60mm on 17s (scroll down the page a bit)

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=180760http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=180760

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Ok

I;ve had a quote for £178. This includes 60mm spax springs and fitting?

Is this good?



PS. They wanted £450 for a full shock kit (spax) and fitting.

 

[KTR-CLIO]

Lowered mine 40mm on Pi springs with 17s.

http://www.pbase.com/gadgetboytom55/riks_carhttp://www.pbase.com/gadgetboytom55/riks_car

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by phunkey_monkeh on 18 March 2003


Ok

I;ve had a quote for £178. This includes 60mm spax springs and fitting?

Is this good?

PS. They wanted £450 for a full shock kit (spax) and fitting.





yeah sounds ok but you can do it your self for free where you based?

 

[RobFenn]

Rik your clio looks f**king cool..so tempted to just go mental on mine

Had a good laugh at that horrible new scooby pic, yuck!

 

[The Monk]

Quote: Originally posted by phunkey_monkeh on 18 March 2003


Ok

I;ve had a quote for £178. This includes 60mm spax springs and fitting?

Is this good?





hmm i wont pay more than 40-60 quid for fitting, have a ring around to get a quote

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Quote: Originally posted by tomclio1.2 on 18 March 2003

yeah sounds ok but you can do it your self for free where you based?

I wouldnt know where to start mate. I live in Wales, nr Swansea.