Adam K Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) then had issues getting it off my m8s driveway... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Edited February 4, 2006 by Adam K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 hehe they look so good when you drop em don't they? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Lookin good pal style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 That kerbs nothing compared to the ones here, theres a good reason why I never see lower than standard cars here!Looks good though, bit too low for me I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthedriva Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 good height, not enough to worry you too much about speed bumps but enough to give it a good stance style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Never did it to mine. But like Twisty, they do look very good lowered. Just look a bit 4x4 as standard. Wheel to arch etc.Just springs or coilys?Jayson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Nice one Adam.Its about time that car was decked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Remember Adam that those springs are mine when you get your coilovers!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Looking great Adam! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 right, here's my verdict. i'm really not happy with it now i've had it done.the ride is way too hard, and the car has gained a few new squeaks and rattles now after only a day, and it also seems to handle like jelly on roller skates. not sure if it's to do with the fact that it's just on springs and using the original shocks.anyway, highly tempted to take them off again and return to standard till i can afford coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Its probably because your using springs with the standard shocks. You can get some really bad springs that make the car rock solid, i know my gmax springs make the car feel like the suspension was taken off completely.coilovers will feel a lot softer, jens nearly feels standard on bumpy roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixwagen Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Give it time to settle - they take about 500 miles before they're properly bedded in don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthedriva Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Give it time to settle - they take about 500 miles before they're properly bedded in don't they?wont they have already become settled because they were on aklupos car before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixwagen Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Oh - probably in that case!! Didn't realise they'd already been on his car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 that pic reminds me of top gear when they couldnt get out of that paris car park with the supercars!!looks great decked mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Has it had a good wheel alignment?Turn the music up style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 i had a laser alignment done the day before we put the springs on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 i had a laser alignment done the day before we put the springs on. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />yes that's it, mock me all you like but i'm still happy today cos last night i pulled a girl who i've been after for the last 6 months style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />looks like i might have a missus for valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 lmao I love how you realise you have wasted cash on a lazer enlignment but think a women will solve the problem.Man, you must have been without women too long if you think they can solve any problems style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Things can only get worse now mate, you wont be able to get your coilovers now, have to spend that money on the new lady style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Things can only get worse now mate, you wont be able to get your coilovers now, have to spend that money on the new lady style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />she understands the need for car stuff.she drives a modded fto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 In that case mate, were both lucky like that as Kady trying to get me to do more mods to her Arosa and she understands that my car is my hobby and lets me spend money on it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Lowering a car does not guarantee improved handling!Yes you have lowered the centre of gravity and increased roll resistance but springs and shock absorbers are designed to work together, the shock controlling the rate of spring compression and expansion and thus controlling the wheel contact with the road.When my left front shock insert collapsed (seals failed) my car handled worse on coilovers than it ever had.Looks nice lowered but I think a set of shock absorbers that are matched to the spring rate / characteristics of your springs would be a good next buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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