Suspension on 6n2 1.4 16v

r_penny23 · Post by **r_penny23** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:47 pm

Hi all,

I want to drop my car a bit as it looks like an off-roader. Its on the 1.4 16v standard alloys and I still want it to be practical, so how low can I go? Does know of anywhere in the South West that could do this and also supply the parts, Im on a bit of a budget but I dont want the ride to be total s**t!

Thanks

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:32 pm

on standard alloys you can go as low as you want!
-60 or more, but obviously your gonna compensate the ride comfort going that low
fitting suspension on your own aint too hard, you just need a good tool kit, and sumwhere dry to work in.
low is good

-Ben-

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:07 am

i think -60mm looks the neatest!

more than that youre likely to suffer a sore back!

r_penny23 · Post by **r_penny23** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 6:35 pm

Chears for the advice

, do you think I could get away with just springs or will I have to go for coilovers?

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 6:54 pm

i think if u go for over -60mm you will need shortened shocks. any lower, get some coilovers.

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:37 pm

yeah you need full coil-overs going any more than -50mm, im currently at -75mm all-round, but if your on a budget i'd opt for -40 springs
lowering the car lots dont come cheap

-Ben-

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:55 am

springs are around Â£60 per set.
coilovers are Â£Â£Â£. you got coilovers polopowah? looks

Cheers
Aaron

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 1:00 pm

yep got coil-overs
im currently on spax rsx at -75mm all round and they cost me 570 quid
-Ben-

r_penny23 · Post by **r_penny23** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 2:40 pm

looks like it will be springs for now then, I havnt really got 570 notes burning a hole at the moment, are eibach the ones I should go for?

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 12:09 pm

Eibachs are very good for comfort, so i've heard
go for them!!
-Ben-

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:37 pm

yeah, i heard they are good too!

r_penny23 · Post by **r_penny23** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:40 pm

the eibachs it is then, the only ones Ive seen are 30mm lowering springs any ideas on where it get 40mm?

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Fri Apr 23, 2004 1:42 am

can someone tell me were you get a set of lowering spring for Â£60 everywere near were i stay is Â£100+ for a 40mm drop

Also will the 1.4 8v be the same or could this be why mines are a bit more expensive

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Fri Apr 23, 2004 1:48 pm

where abouts u in scotland. glasgow's Drivers offers good priced parts!

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Sat Apr 24, 2004 10:02 am

i think the spring rates on the 8 and the 16v are different
if you want some of the eibach quality and also a mix of koni dampers the kw are the way to go as they use eibach, blistein, and koni goodness
highly recomendeed by my self and mr speedy