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MK2 Squareback
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:51 pm
by westie
Hi - I've inherited a 1989 1 litre MK2 squareback, in good nick, 1 previous owner with 68k miles on the clock, it looks a bit plain so was just thinking of slamming it to the ground. Can anyone let me know what a realistic drop would be and if they have encountered any probs since lowering, I was just thinking of changing the springs to keep it keep, someone even told me to take an angle grinder to the current springs but I think I'lll give it a miss!! Also wouldnt mind changing the front bumper as its got a knock in it so if anyone has a spare lying around I'll take it off you.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:14 pm
by Demon
there is an awesome kiton ebay for about £170 taht lets you do a 60/40 drop. will be putting alloys on mine later will show you pics - and welcome Mk2's rule
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:17 pm
by Demon
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:44 pm
by polock
Some people do a max drop of about 70mm, but 40mm is easily achievable with minimal if no rubbing on your wheels, depending on what wheels you have.choose of course
Good luck with your project
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 6:34 pm
by polokris
looks like a tidy kit for 150!! nice
welcome to the forum buddy! get some piccys up, any problems gimmy a buz, iv had mine for aaaages, and also all of us will help you out how ever we can!
keep us updated!!
Kris
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 7:36 pm
by Demon
as promised
only three on as I had to trim away the arch I'm runing 14X6 wheels with 185/50 tyres. I will trim the other arch tommorow
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 7:38 pm
by westie
Cheers guys, that looks like a wicked kit, got to a full 60mm drop!! will let you know how it goes!!!
Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 3:38 pm
by tupac2makaveli71
demon, you should have done a diy thread on trimming your arches dude!! with pics, do it if you can with the last arch pleaseeee, would ocme in handy for some people (me
) sorry if you mentioned it i couldnt find it how much is it dropped?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 6:56 pm
by SpikeyG40
welcome to the forum buddy!
venom do a 70mm drop for £180 i think. that'd be cool! but could be a serious problem when it comes to wheels! i can imagine those rear arches could be a problem! (as i will find out eventually!)