lowering restrictions

[FILV5]

looking to lower my toledo v5, seen spring kits and coilovers for 40mm , 50mm etc, is it true that lower than 40mm and your looking at changing the anti roll bar?

 

[Thev5]

This is what I have been told. Its either 40 or 45mm can't remember which though! I think Nuspeed do a modified ARB that gets around this problem. Awesome GTi do them.

 

[StuC]

watch the sump guys, its already very low!

 

[V5-Ant]

has any one lowered there V5 to 30mm and had problems?

 

[Thev5]

I've lowered my V5 by 30mm and had no extra problems with clearance. As with ARB's etc, 30mm is ok without any mod's to it.

I've lowered the suspension by 30mm using Spax springs and krypto gas struts and also changed over to Powerflex bushes throughout. I've done about 15k miles on this set-up and all's running well.

 

[Slimy]

watch the sump guys, its already very low!

I agree, in fact by the looks of things when I was doing my oil change, I reckon 50mm would put the sump more or less on the ground!

 

[DamianPM]

Lower then around 45mm and you'll need a uprated front ARB. Something like the Whiteline one is a good choice as it goes under the drive shaft so gives a lot more clearance.

You'd be fine with a 30mm drop.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[V5-Ant]

nice one cheers guys. so 30mm springs on a standard set up will be fine.

 

[DamianPM]

Yeah but depending on the mileage I'd think about a springs and shocks kit.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[V5-Ant]

Yeah but depending on the mileage I'd think about a springs and shocks kit.

Damian @ DPM Performance

im on 85k. Price whys what i am i looking at, and any recommendations that are not ott

cheers for the help

 

[DamianPM]

I'd say change the shocks as well then.

The Weitec's are a good option at £314.15 inc. VAT for the 30mm kit.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Thev5]

When I did mine, The shocks and springs (all from Spax) came to about £300 with delivery. I also changed the top mounts as they are only about £5 - £10 each and whilst you have the struts out, you may as well do them.