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8th June 2011, 20:09
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How to get a real low VTR?
Would I be having to look into coilovers to get a 60mm or more drop?
As I can't find any decent spring/shocks anywhere 
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
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8th June 2011, 20:13
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Collies or get custom springs made, don't know of any that go below 60.
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8th June 2011, 20:15
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Are there even any that go to 60mm? All I can find is 50mm :/
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8th June 2011, 20:15
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I wouldn't ever bother with lowering springs. Pay more and get a decent set of coilovers.
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8th June 2011, 20:16
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you do realise that you drastically reduce the travel of the suspension, unless ure going with some real hard springs it will bottom out all over the place
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8th June 2011, 20:17
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Nothing wrong with a good spring/shock setup though surely?
Only thing is I'd have to wait a bit longer for the coilies as I don't want cheap shite ones.
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8th June 2011, 20:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barwell1992
you do realise that you drastically reduce the travel of the suspension, unless ure going with some real hard springs it will bottom out all over the place
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I am very aware my good sir.
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8th June 2011, 20:19
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Also, what's beneath the sideskirts? Do VTR's look stupid with the sideskirts taken off? As I imagine that would help giving more room for lowering?
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8th June 2011, 20:19
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good 
you could have custom wishbones made up would cost a bit though
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8th June 2011, 20:20
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8th June 2011, 20:21
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Originally Posted by jacko616
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Wtf how did I not notice them?! Legend for that!
What sort of shocks would you run with them? A lot stiffer ones I imagine? Any suggestions?
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8th June 2011, 20:25
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spax do a 60mm kit. i found they werent low enough tho so got coilies
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8th June 2011, 20:25
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Spax VSX 60mm kit will be plenty adequate.
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8th June 2011, 20:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LSOfreak
spax do a 60mm kit. i found they werent low enough tho so got coilies |
Yeah I was looking at your car jut before I posted this and just thought the whole time 'wow, I want...'!
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Originally Posted by willsy
Spax VSX 60mm kit will be plenty adequate.
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Is that a true 60mm drop though mate?
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9th June 2011, 15:37
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I owned a fiesta on lowering springs - was bouncing all over the place and bottoming out.
Golf is on KW coilovers with adjustable top mounts so I can adjust everything and set it up exactly how i want it.
After owning a car on coilies you won't go back to springs.
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