lowering

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

ive got a w reg 1.4 16v clio, and i want to make it look more sporty, but without loosing out on performance by puttin large wheels on it.

ive got a back box on it, im not too bothered about going crazy with the mods as i think it looks good the way it is.

ive got the standard 14s on it , and im thinking of just having it lowered about 35mm on new springs.

this way keeping the performance but looking sportier.

will a 35mm drop on standards look any good??

thanks tom

 

[Tom]

No. 60mm looks good.

35mm looks like you have pasengers

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

60mm wont my exhaust be a wee bit close to floor on standards?



and how long will ur shocks last on 60 mm springs??



tom

 

[Tom]

Mine still work and that was 2 and a half years ago.

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

anyone whos got a 1.2/1.4 clio had theres lowered on standards got any opinions please?

 

[RobFenn]

Id get matched dampers because i wouldnt be able to cope with a sh*t ride.

-Rob

 

[Fred@BTM]

Your a moaner rob!!!! 60mm on std shocks is fine (dont listen to the rubbish!!!!)

 

[cliosportcraig]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 12 February 2004

Your a moaner rob!!!!

LMAO !!

Have to agree with Fred (god of lowering) on this one !!

 

[black kro]

40mm is a good compromise (Im having 40mm APEX fitted next week) - it should then sit about the same height as a standard 172.

P.S: I upgraded from 14" to 15" on a Ren 19 - the overall circumference (and performance) didnt change - basically same diameter cos there was less thickness of rubber.

The 40/50/60/70 is a percentage of the width, so 185/50 have a thickness of tyre 92.5mm. Just add twice this calculated amount to your rims in mm (inches x25.4) and you have the total diameter - within about 3% of the original is fine and you wont notice any difference!!

P.S: If you want a nice set of NEW 15", check For Sale Other - any offers?

 

[IsvenII]

Anyone tried the Ktec springs that lowers 30mm? Am contemplating between Eibach and the Ktec ones. Apart from the price, is there any other real diff between the 2?

I do not intend to upgrade ma wheels, like them anyways, a 30mm drop on 15" stk wheels should sit in fine huh?