New kid here.

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:13 pm

Got myself a black 3 door 1.2 9n2 S last week with 9000 miles on the clock for like 4 grand
Well chuffed.

Will post pics when camera works

plans:
fix wind damaged door which kinda closes 0.5 cm lower than it should do if closed softly (will get ma girls dad to look at it as hes a panel beater)
remote central locking
delock handles
full new sound system
window tints
god i just dont know what to do with it
lower it probs

any suggestions?

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:23 pm

welcome mate.

get some piccys up

lower it and some nice alloys and it'l look good. then some small touches to finish it off.

chewy · Post by **chewy** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:29 pm

Welcome mate. Its all about the small things, thats what makes the difference. Where abouts in Durham are you coz am a Durham lad to.

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:29 pm

know where I can get any decent lowering springs then?
I've been looking round but im not sure on which make

I'll be able to get someone to fit them just finding decent ones as the polo suspension is just soooooo loose

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:31 pm

chewy wrote:Welcome mate. Its all about the small things, thats what makes the difference. Where abouts in Durham are you coz am a Durham lad to.

Ah cool am round pittington (next to sherburn/gilesgate/belmont) if your from the otherside.

Mates gunna do my system for me new head unit amp and sub/s
and if i can get these springs sorted should be good.

chewy · Post by **chewy** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:34 pm

How much do yu want to lower it? I am a Stanley lad lol

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:10 pm

oh i dont know.
the gap between the wheel and arch is pretty big atm so quite alot
looking at 70 should be ok. although advise would be helpful
not sure.
too low wouldnt this damage the suspension if i speed bump it?

(editeD)

chewy · Post by **chewy** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:22 pm

Coilovers, springs with that much of a drop you would also need new dampers

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:05 pm

what about these?
http://www.evolutionr.co.uk/index.php?p ... _id=305378

says will do 50 mm max

and know anywhere that would be able to fit such an item if some of my mates cant?

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:46 pm

try these i got em good set
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COILOVER-COIL-OVE ... 286.c0.m14

black-a4 · Post by **black-a4** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:25 am

Whitepologti - What is the ride like on these coilies in comparison to standard? Bouncy, Firm? How do they cope with pot holes!?

I also have a 1.2 and so don't want to spend the earth on suspension, but know that lowering springs and stock dampers often cause problems!

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:07 pm

ahhh yes. i've upgraded my knowledge of suspension now....
I'm looking at those coilovers seem decent.

And im sure there will be some one round durham area who will fit them for me for a few quid.

chewy · Post by **chewy** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:18 pm

I have been told about this guy in Billingham who works from home, does not charge much. Give me a pm if you want his number

ranson90 · Post by **ranson90** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:33 pm

I'll be ringing the insurance up sometime this week before I decide.
17 male insurance sucks balls without them thinking your a "boyracer from halfords"