Lowering rear end, handling implications?

[Rob G]

Hi all

I fitted a set of eibach sportlines to my 182 a few weeks ago and love the handling and arch clearance at the front, but from a looks point of view the rear is a bit on the high side!

I know it is possible to have the springs wound tighter in order to lower it further, but as I only want the rears lower will this negatively affect the handling (I know on a mini doing this ruins the handling!)?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Yes it will.

 

[Rob G]

Cheers tony! Had a feeling it would!

 

[pbufton]

Bearing that in mind, i think coilsprings.co.uk claim to keep the spring rates the same when they modify their springs

 

[Tony Hunter]

Nothing to do with spring rates at all. All to do with Rake, the difference in height between the front and rear. This effects the handling dramatically.

 

[pbufton]

Ahh i'm with you

 

[Sam@NP]

Roll centers will be affected too.

 

[Tony Hunter]

One thing at a time young Sam.