Chris_a_73's Ibiza Reader's Ride!

[Chris_a_73]

Now the question is, do I lower it? Could go 30m on lowering springs and perhaps end up having to replace shocks soon after, or just go for cheap coilies like JOMs.

What do you guys think?

 

[marksy93]

hmm, id say coilovers as with shorter springs your going to eventually screw the shockers

 

[Chris_a_73]

Would a 50mm drop cause any issues such as arch scrubbing? I want to get it a little lower to get rid of the large rear arch gap, not too fussed about slamming it for scene points.

 

[ALEXZ360]

just buy some coilovers then put a drop on them that is subtle and by the time they have bedded in properly they will be low enough

 

[marksy93]

just buy some coilovers then put a drop on them that is subtle and by the time they have bedded in properly they will be low enough

+1

the only reason i would reccomend coilovers is because when you come to sell the car you can sell it with the OEM shockers and springs and know that the shockers arent going to be ruined. Also while driving it normally if the shockers are running with a shorter spring they are constantly under more tension than needed, therefore causing leaks etc and further problems.

just get some coilovers, drop it around 45mm and let them bed in then see what you think. Atleast with coilovers (depending on what you get) you have the option to run from a set up of a 20mm drop to a 120mm drop

 

[Chris_a_73]

Sad car is sad :'(

Got a screw in my tyre the night before I drive to Bristol and back.. I'm going to have to nip down to a tyre shop tomorrow morning to get it repaired!! Strangely enough, my dad got exactly the same screw in exactly the same tyre in exactly the same place in one of his Defender tyres.. Co-incidence or someone being a d1ck?

This picture proves how rubbish OEM standard alloys are for this model!!!!

 

[marksy93]

Atleast your 1.2 came with alloys!! My little pocket rocket had the good old steelies!

 

[phillpotts92]

Why you driving down my ends for lol


Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

My other house is in Bristol Moved in today

 

[phillpotts92]

Where abouts mate?


Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

Near Filton, just south of UWE

 

[phillpotts92]

Filton avenue?

Might drive past you sometime then as I don't live too far from there lol

Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

Nah, literally just South of UWE

I'm not on a main road so you won't be able to see the Ibiza

 

[phillpotts92]

Might see it driving around tho


Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

I won't be living there until September so you might see me after that

 

[phillpotts92]

Thought you went down here today?


Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

I live there during term time (I go to UWE). I moved some of my stuff in yesterday to shotgun the best room! Back home for the holiday at the moment then will return in September

 

[phillpotts92]

Oh right lol I see. I'll keep my eyes peeled then mate


Sam

 

[Chris_a_73]

Those wanting properly white LED sidelights (not these blue pieces of rubbish) buy these! Only £1.88 for 2!! I've bought roughly 6-8 different types of 501 LED SMD sidelights, and these are without doubt the whitest LED I've found! They match 5k or 6k HIDs perfectly. Fitted them this afternoon and I'm a very happy chappy. I no longer feel a bit shady when driving behind police

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300674214...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4189wt_1190

 

[phillpotts92]

I've not put LEDs in my new car as I really cba changing them as its impossible in the TDI without shreading my hands!