should i get alloys first? or lower her first?

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should i get alloys first? or lower her first?

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wot do you guys think?! i cant seem to decide.
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I'd say lower it.

IMO, Lowered car on standard wheels > new alloys on stock height.

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lower
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are you going for bigger alloys or the same size? if going for bigger i would lower it first to save the car looking like an off roader! :)
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its always tempting to get alloys forst as they are an easy mod and can be fitted streight away without hassle, but lowing is the best thing to do i think, feels like youve actually done something rather than just sticking alloys on (which look s**t when a cars not lowered).
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lower!
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lower for sure!!
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haha cheers for the input guys, i guess lowerin first would be a better idea to save her from lookin like a jeep like Rich-T said.
now for the hard part..... its either goin to be cheap coilovers (aiming around 200-300quid) or springs that lower like 50mm!
and then 16's or 17s hmmmmm :mrgreen:
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Coilovers all day long if i were you!!! i did the silly mistake and went for springs... But at least i know, ill never make the same mistake again!!
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coilovers for def as for the wheels size that would be down to you really its all personal choice

i have 17's on mine which i really like
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And my best mates girlfriend (kim9n) has 16's on hers

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Really it all depends on how low you go!!! :D
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cheeeeers for the pictures they reallly help!
just wondering do size of the alloys and tyres (205/45/16 etc etc) effects the ride height?
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