Lowering Height

[BEARDY]

WAS JUST AN IDEA, I HAVE ALL THE STANDARD STUFF,, SO I CAN FLOG ALL THE 60mm STUFF WHEN IT COMES OFF,
ANYBODY NEED SOME 60mm LOWERING SPRINGS AND SHOCKS?

 

[Mckellar]

could you please stop typing in caps lock for a start.

 

[Mckellar]

here, my ibiza:
16v ronal alloys
195/45 (as opposed to ur 40)
coilovers dropped approx 70mm.

no rubbing.

 

[OllieL]

here, my ibiza:
16v ronal alloys
195/45 (as opposed to ur 40)
coilovers dropped approx 70mm.

no rubbing.

Is that water on the inside of your windows

Ollie

 

[Mckellar]

no oliver! its Rain X and its looking slick (thankfully) on the outside of my window!

Cheeky chunt.

 

[risted]

Well i would have had mine on at the weekend and posted pics but due to an error on my part , they are arriving sometime this week instead, so i'll be fitting them this weekend then i will take some pics and post if i get any scrubbing.

 

[BEARDY]

here, my ibiza:
16v ronal alloys
195/45 (as opposed to ur 40)
coilovers dropped approx 70mm.

no rubbing.

NO RUBBING!!!!!
IT WON'T WHEN IT'S JUST SAT THERE, PLUS I DID'NT SAY YOURS DID, I SAID MINE DID,
NICE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mckellar]

Thanks for your kind words!

Ofcourse, when its sat there it doesnt rub...
but the point im trying to make to you is that there must be something wrong on your car, as we have near identical credentials yet yours rubs on lesser profile tyres and its not as low as mines.

 

[rich.h44]

Spacers maybe

 

[OllieL]

The way you described your set up sounds like it is either lower than 60mm or that you have some seriously saggy suspension.
Hope you have it all sorted now though dude

Ollie

 

[risted]

My kit arrived this morning so i will be fitting it at the weekend. Anyone know where i can get a good fitting guide? Is it a easy job?

 

[OllieL]

You might want to have a little look at this, will give you an idea of what is required.
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/polofor...0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=coilover

Ollie

 

[risted]

Yeah i was looking at that mate. So i take it it's pretty much the same process for coilovers as it is for springs and shocks?

 

[OllieL]

I believe so.
I've only changed a set of standard shocks to coilovers, but the process should be the same, just won't need to set your ride hight as it has adjustment collars.

I was surprised at how easy it was, when I was doing it with my mate (a mechanic). I'm sure there are a few people with the know how on here to ask if you get stuck.

My top tip would be to give everything a clean and a soak with wd-40 or penetrating oil before for a few hours before you get started - will make the whole process a lot easier.

Oh and make sure you get your car cambered and tracked afterwards - you don't want to munch your expensive tyres!!

Ollie

 

[risted]

Cheers OllieL much appreciated mate.

 

[rich.h44]

Its real easy mate!i ad my front and rear done in 2 hrs,my top mount bolts on the front were the hardest to undo! Otha than that its easy!

 

[risted]

Is there a certain tension the top mount bolts are meant to be tightened to?

 

[rich.h44]

I got pissed off and used a windy gun instead then a strong arm about 1turn i think!

 

[risted]

Theres not a specific torque then?

 

[rich.h44]

I dont thinks mate i will have a cheak 4you