lowering height ? for 1.2 16v clio

[jackwilde]

currently got a billabong 2003 1.2 16v clio , thinking of lowering it , ive got 15" wheels whats the best look and the lowest i can go without rubbing ?

Jack

 

[Sam_]

i've just done my billabong today havent gone too low and i think it looks great, Im going to start a progress thread soon and post pictures!

 

[jackwilde]

i've just done my billabong today havent gone too low and i think it looks great, Im going to start a progress thread soon and post pictures!

what did you lower it by ? mate

 

[Sam_]

well I bought a apex sports suspension kit of ebay for only £30 but unfortunately they didnt know much about it. but I think its about 60mm drop which really suits the car (in my opinion)

also the ride feels stiffer without being to harsh, i know alot of people think apex springs are to stiff... so only time will tell!

 

[jackwilde]

well I bought a apex sports suspension kit of ebay for only £30 but unfortunately they didnt know much about it. but I think its about 60mm drop which really suits the car (in my opinion)

also the ride feels stiffer without being to harsh, i know alot of people think apex springs are to stiff... so only time will tell!

was the springs by a seller or a one of auction ?

 

[clancy]

ive got mine on coilovers lowered by about 65 mm from standard.
this is how its sat at the minute, needs to go down a touch on the front, how low i have it and its still reasonably practicable to be honest, have to go real slow on speed bumps and bumpy roads. and cant park to close too curbs in parking bays because the bumper wont go over them.

 

[Knuckles]

Really? I think mine may be lower than yours and I can still mount kerbs... It's all about the angle you take them at

Edit: 16'' alloys may help lol

 

[Dweeb]

ive lowered mine 100000000mm

 

[jackwilde]

ive got mine on coilovers lowered by about 65 mm from standard.
this is how its sat at the minute, needs to go down a touch on the front, how low i have it and its still reasonably practicable to be honest, have to go real slow on speed bumps and bumpy roads. and cant park to close too curbs in parking bays because the bumper wont go over them.

does this rub mate ? looking at lowering 60mm front and back

 

[Dweeb]

just get coileys and you can go as low as you want!

 

[Sam_]

was the springs by a seller or a one of auction ?

Sorry I don't understand? I bought them in an auction on eBay springs and shocks

 

[jackwilde]

just get coileys and you can go as low as you want!

im on a low budget lol, do you think 60mm drop will rub ?

 

[JCC]

60mm at least or don't bother.

 

[Sam_]

Think mine was 60mm and no rub so far

 

[jackwilde]

thanks everybody !

 

[Dweeb]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140555809241#ht_1469wt_1141

cheap as chips

 

[Dweeb]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140555809241#ht_1469wt_1141

cheap as chips

 

[clancy]

no mine dont rub at all mate, i could prob go pretty far before it did aswell. im on 15"

 

[Sam_]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...bong-project&p=7782345&highlight=#post7782345

pics of mine with approx 60mm drop and still no rub even with people in the back!

 

[benn j]

Im going for 80mm on back an 90 mm on front .... Think this may rub a little ;-)

 

[littleand]

hey, i droped my clio 40mm and its on 17's, th wheels sit nicely in the arch and cause no rubbin..unless a mighty pothole appears