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HOW low can i go?? vw polo mk5
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:51 pm
by polopowah
hi
i was just wondering how low ppl have been able to go with coilovers on a mk5 2000 1.0litre, as i had a look at the rear bumper and im worried that the wheels are gonna touch im currently running a set of 16"s,
and how low will the front go?? bearing in mind the wheels have to turn lol
-Ben-
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:05 pm
by Speedlaw
What tyres are you running?
If they're 195-40-16 you can drop it till the subframe gives off sparks, with minimal (if any) rubbing. Any larger tyre size and there's simply less room to drop it.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:10 am
by polopowah
they're 195-45-16
any ideas??
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:18 am
by KarlM
how low do you want to go? as Alex says you can go as low as you want on the, tyres (-60 will look the shizzle)
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:16 pm
by Speedlaw
Well if you're planning on getting coilovers anyhow, you can simply fit the parts and then drop it to your desired height.
If there's any rubbing, either change the tyres to some smaller ones or raise it up a bit.
The great thing about coilovers is the flexibility IMO, right after the superior road holding performance.
What height you aiming for? Ãœber-tief? or 'moderatly low'?
not sure
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:33 pm
by polopowah
what ever looks sweet
prolly about -60
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:33 am
by polo2k
im curently in 4X4 mode and at -60mm when im in show mode (which i drive around in for about a month after) i drop it about 120mm at the front about 100 at the rear
the problem with running at -120 is that the right hand drive shaft hits the sub frame.
im using KW V2`s and 195/45/15v
lol
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:12 pm
by polopowah
well im currently at monster-truck mode then at +20mm lol
yeah thanks for the feedback
shud have no probs then lowering it!
will let you know wen its done hopefully in about 5 weeks time
Ben