Lowering Car - what shall i go for???

[Jimski]

Right well, after researching this topic, im definately not starting a new thread!!

I only want to tickle my FR with the lowering stick. The 50mm Supersport is about the right price, but too low at the front for me!

I want even drop ALL round, leavin about a 2cm arch gap. Now why havent suspension manufacturers clocked onto the fact that the MK4 ibiza loves to see 50-60mm on the rear, but then also loves to see 30-40mm MAX on the front to look even/level!?

I really dont want to jump on the coilover band wagon at all, i dont do tracks/sprints, i drive to work! lol.

Can anyone recommend an option? Two separate kits? eBay springs shocks? Im at a loss tbh.


Jimski

 

[Gooner_Mike]

I have never seen a spring kit that lowers the rear more than the front! Coilovers "might" be your only choice to get the drop you want...

 

[cbrewer28]

Im looking at getting coilovers as i also want even height. Can anyone tell me which kit is the most comfortable not crashy. as long as its no harder than the standard cupra suspention thats cool around £400 and lower is my buget.

 

[Jimski]

The AP coilovers are HIGHLY recommended to me mate @ £392


Jimski

 

[cbrewer28]

ok thanks mate.
anybody else got experience with others?

 

[DamianPM]

As said, to get that perfect stance it's got to be coilovers.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[cbrewer28]

yeh cheers for that what kit do you think i should go for just want the best one in my price range !

 

[DamianPM]

If you want a particular height then I'd say go for the AP coilovers which are just below your budget.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[DamianPM]

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ap-...-14tdi-cupra-fr-18t-19tdi-20-0402-p-5110.html

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[cbrewer28]

yeh i just want it to be level so both front an back wheel archs sit just above the wheels. There are quite a few to choose from !

 

[Arnoldo]

Weitecs for me if I was in your shoes. Great piece of gear so far for me!!

 

[wedgie27]

everyone is talking very highly of AP's atm.........i did buy a set........still awaiting delivery though

but damn boi i canny wait to get them fitted!!

I am guna b droppin mine about the 50-60mm rear and 30-40mm front......so coilies must be your only option??

Get your order in now though as I've had a 4 week wait............

 

[cbrewer28]

everyone is talking very highly of AP's atm.........i did buy a set........still awaiting delivery though

but damn boi i canny wait to get them fitted!!

I am guna b droppin mine about the 50-60mm rear and 30-40mm front......so coilies must be your only option??

Get your order in now though as I've had a 4 week wait............

damm thats along time where did you order yours from and why are they taking so long ?

 

[wedgie27]

got them from damien at dpm performance. AP are awaiting parts to build them for the mk4 so ive had to wait!
they are due the week commencing the 29th of this month....so if you do order some your wait wont be as long as mine..........
..........its becoming painful now!

 

[cbrewer28]

Do you need shorter drop links if i go for the ap or weitec kit, and is there anything else cause i did hear about changing top mounts or somthing ?

 

[ibizatom]

The AP coilovers are HIGHLY recommended to me mate @ £392


Jimski

Snap.

My car has AP coilovers. Dropped quite a bit but still not all that harsh either

Would post a picture but still need 15 posts minimum.

 

[DamianPM]

Do you need shorter drop links if i go for the ap or weitec kit, and is there anything else cause i did hear about changing top mounts or somthing ?

No you should be fine.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[wedgie27]

I didnt get shorter droplinks, thats only if you are guna be droppin it silly.
Luckily, I did buy new top mounts and bearings to fit when I put my coilies on, as the original bearings fell to pieces when I took the standard shocks off!!
Probably worth doing it all in one go, saves having to change them then later down the line. They do take a bit more of a batterin' with coilies on!!

 

[mazzerati]

^+1 for changing top mounts.

2 months and mine are screwed (5 years old too)
fail on my part lol

 

[wedgie27]

See, luckily I took Maz's advice!!!!! After he realised he screwed up lol!!