How low?

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How low?

by James_Mould » Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:16 pm

I'm looking to lower my cally while im doing a few bits to it and then fit 17" rims in the future. I’m looking to fit a full kit and spend around £250 to £280.

Which is the best ride height with 17" wheels? I’ve seen kits anywhere between 35mm and 60mm drop.

Which in your opinion is the best kit to go for?

Any advice, help or suggestions would be very much appreciated :)
Last edited by James_Mould on Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: How low?

by v6 steve » Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:18 pm

iv got 17's and a 35mm to 40 drop i think it works and looks good
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Re: How low?

by Calibra Chaz » Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:41 pm

Hi mate,

There i a spax setup for sale in the for sale section around the price you want to pay.

I have spax on mine with 17" alloys and it lookes very good however is a little hard for a oldy like me so may have to get it adjusted a tad.

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Re: How low?

by James_Mould » Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:47 pm

Sorry, I have corrected my post its supposed to say £250 to £280 I realise I wouldn't get anything of high quality for £150 to £180 :lol: Although I have just PM crazychick to see if they still have the kit as that would be a bargain!!
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Re: How low?

by Calibra Chaz » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:32 am

Good luck mate it is def a bargin at £150 if she still has it.

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Re: How low?

by vinny_69 » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:04 pm

- 40 Gmax is the Daddy quite a few on here have had a set :D
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Re: How low?

by Robs-se » Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:13 pm

vinny_69 wrote:- 40 Gmax is the Daddy quite a few on here have had a set :D


Have that set up on mine riding on 17's
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Re: How low?

by big_gordy » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:22 am

gmax here too on 17`s too
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Re: How low?

by Tangerine » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:22 am

big_gordy wrote:gmax here too on 17`s too


and here
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Re: How low?

by tazz666 » Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:58 am

and here also :D
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Re: How low?

by Fraz » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:20 am

Apex springs and Bilstein dampers for me
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Re: How low?

by eco16v » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:45 pm

vinny_69 wrote:- 40 Gmax is the Daddy quite a few on here have had a set :D

Gmax here as well
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Re: How low?

by Jamesyboy » Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:18 pm

eco16v wrote:
vinny_69 wrote:- 40 Gmax is the Daddy quite a few on here have had a set :D

Gmax here as well


God haha, im gonna be the odd one out, i have 60mm eibach on front and 40mm, spax on the rear, works fine for me, lowering is lowering for me, the bumpier the better :)
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Re: How low?

by James_Mould » Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:28 pm

I've now got a Spax VSX suspension kit. Got it off someone at work who never got round to fitting it. Got it for £130. Gonna fit it this week but heard that the fronts are a pain to to do. :banging:
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Re: How low?

by Jamesyboy » Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:33 pm

They aint that bad, its the ball joints that are a bit of a pain but with the right tools you will be dancin, (ball joint splitter) and a big pair of stilsons i found very handy for undoing the shocks :) Back is easy peasy!
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