Lowering My Clio

[thewrightclio]

I need some advice really, I have just recently bought an 03 clio 1.5 dci!

I would like to know what people recomend on how low to drop it, and what size rims, so i get the best look without major problems!!!

I am probably goin to be lookin at puttin 15" rims on, but dont really know what width will look best!!!

 

[KyleB]

15" rims, u can drop it 60mm-100mm easy.

im on 17" with a 60mm drop at the min, no rubbing.

 

[edde]

Id go with the FK coilovers.

I like the stock wheels on my lowered car some pictures below.

My car was officially lowered 60mm all round with Spax RSX coilovers but its only 40 front an 60 rear. Most company claim more than there kits realy lower.

http://www.cliosport.net/members/photos/YBLNCVOGDK.jpg

http://www.cliosport.net/members/photos/OABDYJQSOM.jpg

 

[patty]

coilys no doubt...

 

[thewrightclio]

Cheers

Think Ill go with the 60mm coilys then!!!

 

[the_ferret]

^^^ if your getting coilovers then youll be able to adjust the ride height anyway.

if you go for springs/dampers kit then its fixed height, but less money.

sorry if im stating the obvious to you

 

[patty]

yup so u can change ur mind!!! always good

 

[KyleB]

coilovers on a dci? waste of money in my opinion, but each to their own...

 

[thewrightclio]

Cheers for the advice, dont knock the diesel, aint nothing wrong with them!!!

Why do you think its a waste of money then?

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by thewrightclio on 06 September 2005

Why do you think its a waste of money then?

Probably because they think that you need a quick car with big engine to start with.

I loved the coilovers on my car ok its not that quick straight lines but if you could drive it well on a race track (the instructer did) you can overtake modified 2.0 Clios.

It isnt worth it though then again modifying a car isnt, infact buying any quick car is a waste since the speed limit is 70mph in this country.We do these things because we want to.

It was worth it though for me as I wanted to do some track work and it was a cheap way to make a car which wasnt abismal plus the firmer ride was a bonus. Buying a 172 etc was an option but doing the milage I do plus the money Id pay in insurance and servicing put wind to that idea.

Ive got a quick car now for track work and yes the dci is no compaison it would beat it round a track but insurance is £1.1k 3rd party, its a noisy car to drive and expensive to run.