Tips on lowering?

[cupra_mike]

Alrite guys and dolls! Can anyone share any of there experinces with getting there mrk 2 lowered? Make used and difference its made etc. As im seriously thinkin bout gettin it done but just need a few tips.
Cheers

 

[WeeJase]

buy a decent kit. spend around 2-300 pounds,get the geometry done after fitting,40mm is the norm without any problems,buy a reputable kit,always springs and matched dampers or coil overs.
aviod cheap kist like the plague,have a search theres loads of info on here

 

[PeterC]

I just got mine lowered, but the car pulls to the right, and my steering wheel is turned to the right about 10 degrees, Will a wheel alignment sort that out?

 

[WeeJase]

I just got mine lowered, but the car pulls to the right, and my steering wheel is turned to the right about 10 degrees, Will a wheel alignment sort that out?

sounds like tracking to me,but get it 4 wheel aligned and get both done

 

[KarenJ]

See my Thunk thunk Thunk thread in this section somewhere - thankfully it is all sorted now - great round corners and the ride isn't to hard either.

Looks sweet as well - just waiting to get my alloys next

one day one day

 

[WeeC]

dont go more than 40mm or your motor will get shaken apart like mine. Got the Koni sports kit all round and handling is great but ride aint too comfy

 

[Grayboy]

buy a decent kit. spend around 2-300 pounds,get the geometry done after fitting,40mm is the norm without any problems,buy a reputable kit,always springs and matched dampers or coil overs.
aviod cheap kist like the plague,have a search theres loads of info on here

All of the above! especially the Matched springs & dampers makes a huge differance to ride quality.

 

[(beeza gti)]

hi mate,i bought the fk highsport kit for mine.i dont get any rubbage and its fairly low.take a looky.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/beezagti/beeza gti/DSC00049.jpg

 

[PeterC]

Hey what, and where did you get those side repeaters! thats exactly what im looking for

 

[andythom]

Hey what, and where did you get those side repeaters! thats exactly what im looking for

They standard tinted or come packaged like that??

Looks like a very smart front bumper......different but not mad....

After new year my cars going for a full spray and some TLC...

 

[WeeJase]

avaialable anywhere VW .ask for mk4 polo ones,most suppliers will have a shed load of different colours.
do not buy mk3 golf ones,they have to be modded to take ibiza bulbs,or you need mk3 gold bulbs and holders

 

[james_mk]

dont go more than 40mm or your motor will get shaken apart like mine. Got the Koni sports kit all round and handling is great but ride aint too comfy

too right mines on coilovers probably dropped about 50 to 60 it loves the shaking, no rubbing though which is nice.

 

[spyke85]

I'm dropped 40mm on the FK kit, was a huge thread about it a while back, so I am sure it will turn up in a search. If i remember a few people got the same kit. Looked very nice dropped on 17's, and is also good on my other wheels which are 16's. Handling wise its a firmer ride, but not too firm, and the difference is definitely noticeable.

 

[justinking]

mate i am thinking about sellin my FK kit if your interested, still in box etc.. there is a post in this section about them..

 

[ibiza_95]

how much? any chance of a pm about it, pics spec n what hav you

 

[cupra_mike]

cheers for the offer but 1st priority is my white team dynamics! In the new year its lowering time me thinks!

 

[greenmachine]

Mines dropped about 60mm on 18s using H&R competition spec coilovers.. Pricey (1,300 euro) but well worth it!