muzzy Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'll be purchasing some lowering springs for my white 1.4 sport this week.Just wondering how low i should go on standard shocks.....40mm or 60mm ?If i was to lower 60mm would i struggle fitting a 16inch wheel?cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexOnWheels Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Incase your interested in some Lowering Springs for your Lupo. I have some brand new ones with bump-stops for sale here..... Lupo Lowering Springs style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Same old, same old...I've got AVO -45mm on standard shocks on my 1.0. Ride seems pretty standard, apart from the occassional huge pot holes.On a sport I would most likely invest in coilovers.Enjoy!Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) I'll be purchasing some lowering springs for my white 1.4 sport this week.Just wondering how low i should go on standard shocks.....40mm or 60mm ?If i was to lower 60mm would i struggle fitting a 16inch wheel?cheersIf you are going over 40mm, its recommended to uprate the shocks, otherwise you may find a nasty ride and faster wear and tear to the suspension. Although, think its Arun, that didnt change and he found no problem.But its your decision. Edited January 22, 2007 by Picola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) And then there's Craig who dropped 45mm (?) and has gone through multiple shock absorbers.If you can handle the ride, coilies are good for the adjustability. But you could wait until you have the wheels first, then decide how low you can go once you can trial fit them style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Just an idea Edited January 22, 2007 by lunalupi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepin_eyes Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'll be purchasing some lowering springs for my white 1.4 sport this week.Just wondering how low i should go on standard shocks.....40mm or 60mm ?If i was to lower 60mm would i struggle fitting a 16inch wheel?cheersA late answer from me then. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> You could go very low wih the std shocks, but I wouldn't change the springs and using the standard shock because they probably will be worn out in a week... I've tried it once and the car transformed from a good handling car to a car with a poor handling and a barely lower stance. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> The springs I used then was H&R's 40mm or something and the car was a Clio Sport.If I was in your situation I would save up for a H&R 'cup-kit', that will make the car handle and look the business (60/40mm drop). Or a set of yellow Koni's with H&R springs... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Mounting a 16" wheel would be no problem even with a bigger drop. Just make sure you now what tire sizes to use for clearance in the wheelarches before you buy the tires. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Good luck then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Twigs Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 had my sport dropped 60mm on cobra springs with the standard shocks and a set of 15's for a year with no problems then the car got written off lol, handling was amazing and looked the **** 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 If you want the car to be noticably lower, then 60mm (or more) definatelly.If you want the car to look like it should have done from the factory and have fantastic handling then go 40mm.Above all, make sure the shockers and springs are matched in tems of height and damping, otherwise you could well end up with worse handilng than standard...manufacturers dont spend lots of effort matching spring and damper rates for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOPTY-LUPO Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think everyone will agree with me when i say "you can NEVER be too low!!, IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE" - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 you can NEVER be too lowI agree border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOPTY-LUPO Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I agree border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Lol - im just as low at the momentlike a giant snow plow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Lol - im just as low at the momentlike a giant snow plow!!Sorry, but I just had to comment.Have you ever been passed in your Loop/Arosa by a snowplough? It always makes me feel pretty minute! Especially when it's poughing/gritting!Very low though! Very cool! R style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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