lowering on standard shocks

[Harg88]

hey guys,
got a 1.2 16v dynamic and wanting to lower it a little bit. just think it looks a bit high as standard, only issue is i dont want to splash the cash and go for full shocks and spring kit, so juat wondering "how low can i go " without having to uprate my shocks. also any sites that have new springs for a decent price

cheers
chris

 

[jesus]

40mm ideally. I went 60mm with uprated shocks on the front, and standard rears, was fine.

 

[Struggler]

i went 60mm for a year on standard shocks with no problems,

but i think thats about the limit,
some CS members will say 40mm is the limit.

 

[Harg88]

cheers, 40 is what i was hoping for, any decent lnks to some kits.if i do drop it 40 on std shocks , there is a good chance i will be having 4 people in the car with a couple of kayaks in the back, would this make it ride on the bump stops?

cheers chris

 

[lee131]

always cut the bumpstops down when lowering else youll be on em most the time,

 

[Hutchie]

always cut the bumpstops down when lowering else youll be on em most the time,

im down less than 60 and im always on the bump stops, but coilies will come asap

 

[Alex H]

but coilies will come asap

you hope

 

[jesus]

Bump stops?

 

[cuy_rs]

Hi there.

On my 172 Ph2 I mounted Eibach Sportlines on OEM Renault new Dampers and the handling improved so much without loosing comfort.

Sportlines lower about 30 mm compared with the standard 172 OEM Springs.

 

[Harg88]

hey guys, some mixed reviews here, so if i do drop it say 30 or 40 mil, on std shocks will i be always on the bump stops or will it just increase the chance of bottoming out the suspension, or will it be fine, any links too would be appreciated
cheers
chris