Lowering Springs Problem

[Jaake]

I'm having a problem with my lowering springs.
I bought a 60mm all round kit to use on standard shocks, until the summer then I'll be buying coilovers.

The back sits really low (rubs with passangers in back) but the front still has about 2 to 3 inch of arch gap.

Wondered if it's a common problem, if it's ok?

I'll take a photo after work.

Gonna take shocks off and see if there's any obvious problems tomorrow night.

 

[skydiver]

60mm springs and standard shocks:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:????????????

 

[Jaake]

60mm springs and standard shocks:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:????????????

It's only for a couple months, Ive known people who've gone lower and not had problems.

 

[skydiver]

Just be,very carefull!!!!!!!!!!

 

[K30NYR]

I was thinking about doing this, why do u need to be careful!?

 

[Stefan.]

because your lowering it 60mm on standard shocks, not designed for...

 

[jack_kemp]

I wouldn't lower more than 40mm on standard shocks.

 

[r516vt]

Are you 100% sure you've been sent the correct front springs? Could be for a car with different engine size/type etc.

 

[K30NYR]

I have a 1.2 16v clio campus sport with 182 wheels, spaced out 5mm, how much could i lower? I would prefer 60mm springs and shocks but im swaying towards 40mm, what looks better, apex -40mm or eibach sportlines?

 

[sideways danny]

there's a massive difference between apex (shite!!!! and bottom of the price range) and eibach (top end, expensive) . As you're talking about a 1.2, I would suggest something intermediate. I sell PI springs to fill this gap, they're good quality (TUV approved) and a lot better than apex for handling

 

[K30NYR]

How much do they lower the car?, and how much £s?

 

[K30NYR]

Lowered it 60mm on apex and couldn't be happier with it! what u think guys??

 

[Stuiemc]

Wouldnt it just be sitting on the bump stops?

 

[K30NYR]

Nah, its actually not too bad, i was thinking about cutting 10mm off the bumpstops when i had the front shocks out but i thought id just try it first and see how it was. But its fine