James827 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 hey, after bobbing about on standard springs for along time im thinking about lowering springs.has anyone got any examples of cars lowered from 40/45mm and 60mm? it will be on standard steels for a while Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Here you go mate, this is mines dropped 40mm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 -45 mm AVO springs and 1656013 tyres... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) found this link on google, ive also got the fresco green loop (y) after seeing this i am now going to drop it 40mm.... looks greatwondering how the ride feels? and has it changed over time? cheers Edited August 11, 2013 by Pitch1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 My Arosa was on -45mm for 4 years with standard shocks. Good ride and never deteriorated.R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 ahh thats top, thanks. was gonna get a catback but think will save money and lower it instead tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_evans1 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 interested to see some more pics of 60mm as this is what im hoping to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 i googled lupo 60mm drop and theres a few different pics from this forum, i think it just sits alot nicer on 60mm, feels the arches nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wouldn't 60mm on standard shocks, be a bit to much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) depends, had some people tell me they have had 60 on standards and had no probs.... if they dont take it then il buy some. ps i ordered my springs last night 60 front/40 back, pics once fitted Edited August 14, 2013 by Pitch1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel whore Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I dropped mine 60mm front and back and it rides perfect... bit bumpy as because I live in the country side but it looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 got my springs fitted today, FK springs 60 quid, 55mm front and 40 back. such an improvement would defiantly recommend these springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_evans1 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 any pics from you guys that have recently fitted your springs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeza Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 got my springs fitted today, FK springs 60 quid, 55mm front and 40 back. such an improvement would defiantly recommend these springs. got any pics fitted? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 just set up a flickr account, account name is Pitcher1995 and will try post on this thread. (( never posted pictures on here before im a newbie )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/101403970@N05/9690521729/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/101403970@N05/9693753206/in/photostream/Standard \/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/101403970@N05/9693699842/in/photostream/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luposelby Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 hey man car looks great lowered im considering dropping mine 40mm on springs and was just wondering have you had any problems with speed bumps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi guys. A bit of newb to this lowering malarky. What is the difference between lowered springs and standard shocks Vs an AP or KW lowering kit, other than the fact the latter are adjustable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Apart from the obvious which you already mentioned; the shocks will have sorter internals, which means less chance off bottoming them out and blowing the seal or bending the rod.If you pay premium for KWs you will feel the difference in performance: unless you go for a Sports matched spring\shock setup from a respected manu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 hey man car looks great lowered im considering dropping mine 40mm on springs and was just wondering have you had any problems with speed bumps ?hiya mate, with normal speed bumps they where abit stiff to start with so would recommend going a tad slower just to be safe... but its been about 2 - 3 months now and that issue has gone.But my college has those really **** speed bumps that are made out of like rubber, they are a lovely person because of the bounce after (( the springs compress real easy )) so again, just go slow for them and youll be sound. Would deffo recommend the springs i got because they are 55mm at the front which makes all the difference. (y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luposelby Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 hiya mate, with normal speed bumps they where abit stiff to start with so would recommend going a tad slower just to be safe... but its been about 2 - 3 months now and that issue has gone.But my college has those really **** speed bumps that are made out of like rubber, they are a lovely person because of the bounce after (( the springs compress real easy )) so again, just go slow for them and youll be sound. Would deffo recommend the springs i got because they are 55mm at the front which makes all the difference. (y)yeah my college has those ones too and they are brutal ! thanks for the info im going to get them next week i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyname Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hi, this is my Gti after I fitted some coil overs. This is abit too low - lots of rubbing.I've been looking for details of how the cup cars are set up, suspension wise.Does anyone know how low they go?image by AnynameGTI, on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/108964895@N06/10901627333/lightbox/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 ^^ That's a lot lower than 60mm anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafelupo Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 alright, i cant currently afford coilovers so instead of riding around looking like a muppet i opted for some cheap 40mm lowering springs. the ride is slightly harsher than before but not unbareable! and here is a little before and after, hope it helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 jesus the rear is ALOT lower than mine, i think you may need to look at that haha, what mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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