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2nd December 2012, 22:23
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quick ride height question? (lowering)
Looking into lowering my VTR which is currently standard height.... Its got the standard VTR wheels and also has a scoop fitted under the front bumper, this baring in mind when i lower. In your guys opinions how much should i look to lower front and rear (i want the car to be level) to make the car look good but also still be able to clear bumps and other things??
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2nd December 2012, 22:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jakeVT
Looking into lowering my VTR which is currently standard height.... Its got the standard VTR wheels and also has a scoop fitted under the front bumper, this baring in mind when i lower. In your guys opinions how much should i look to lower front and rear (i want the car to be level) to make the car look good but also still be able to clear bumps and other things??
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60 all around looks best in my opinion.
All depends on what wheels you have ?
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2nd December 2012, 22:31
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White vtr wheels bud here
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2nd December 2012, 22:36
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60mm is best height i reckon, easily clears any bumps.
40mm just isnt enough, last thing you want is a year down the line to be bored of the height and wish youd gone lower. like i did 
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2nd December 2012, 22:37
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60mm will look good then mate both wheels will sit nice in the arch with no arch gap.
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2nd December 2012, 22:38
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Ok cheers guys
How can you tell what the springs you have will go to??
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Originally Posted by Bedford126
60mm will look good then mate both wheels will sit nice in the arch with no arch gap.
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I got spacers so the wheels will have a tiny bit of poke aswell
Gave it a go by editing... Could look a tiny bit like this... Dya reckon this is about 60mm?? 
Last edited by Ross; 10th December 2012 at 10:31.
Reason: merge
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3rd December 2012, 16:33
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Originally Posted by jakeVT
Gave it a go by editing... Could look a tiny bit like this... Dya reckon this is about 60mm?? |
Yeah thats about 60mm mate, im lowered 60mm all round and my back tyre is just out of the arch, waiting on the new front springs settling down
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3rd December 2012, 16:46
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Cheers bud it does look good when you squint hahhh definetly going to have to get it done
Will i need to get upgraded shocks/dampers or should i be fine
Last edited by Ross; 10th December 2012 at 10:31.
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3rd December 2012, 17:04
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if youre on a budget then its not necessary, although its recomended as your original ones will possibly be goosed in a matter of time. Also the ride wont be as good
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3rd December 2012, 17:07
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May look into it but ill get it lowered first just need to find somewhere in bristol.... Know of anywhere
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3rd December 2012, 18:43
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you need to be careful you get the rear done properly, and not done by clicks/notches etc.
might be worth the trip to krisb near gatwick if you cant find anywhere. last i heard its like £60 for the rear, or about £100 for front and rear if you provide the kit..
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3rd December 2012, 21:47
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Cheers dude!
Id say the 'photoshop thing lol' is about -50mm on the front.
I can supply apex - 50mm springs, or spring/shock package. And fit everything and adjust torsion bar.
Bit of a mission but worth it to someone who knows what they're doing and can promise it'll get done.
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3rd December 2012, 22:33
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Originally Posted by KrisB
Cheers dude!
Id say the 'photoshop thing lol' is about -50mm on the front.
I can supply apex - 50mm springs, or spring/shock package. And fit everything and adjust torsion bar.
Bit of a mission but worth it to someone who knows what they're doing and can promise it'll get done.
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You can do it all aswell bud?? Your in surrey?? How much for the springs and fitting and lowering front and rear
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3rd December 2012, 22:46
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£160 all inclusive. Thats with either -35mm or -50mm springs. Apex. Torsion bar adjusted the correct way to match or whatever you desire. All within 3 hours.
I'm going offline soon, so drop me a PM or visit my website and contact me there if ya need me
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3rd December 2012, 23:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KrisB
£160 all inclusive. Thats with either -35mm or -50mm springs. Apex. Torsion bar adjusted the correct way to match or whatever you desire. All within 3 hours.
I'm going offline soon, so drop me a PM or visit my website and contact me there if ya need me |
Cheers bud sounds great ill pm you now
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3rd December 2012, 23:55
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Leave it to the pro's sonny 
Last edited by DAMSK11; 4th December 2012 at 00:00.
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4th December 2012, 00:07
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Quote:
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Leave it to the pro's sonny
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Fair play you have actually done the job on me there... Hahah looks amazing thanks bud
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