Whazza22 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Looking at some lowering springs but roads where I live aren't the best. Would I end up damaging the car or causing problems if I am constantly driving over potholes etc? Thanks Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 You will need to drive with caution but lots of members use 30mm springs, you just need to adapt your driving when approaching speed bumps... Quote
Wasso Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 On OEM bumper and skirts no problem. Yes be a little wary of heavy duty speed bumps and very steep car parks and you'll be fine. Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Posted October 24, 2012 Nice and slow 30mm all round won't rub with 17" wheels will it? Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 With 17" wheels you should be good, lots of members run 30mm springs with 18", 19" and even 20" wheels... Quote
Dblock Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I'd get the springs for the looks and handling alone. I don't do speed bumps but the car looks amazing once lowered. One of my favourite mods TBH. Quote
ianphampton Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Looks great but you will have problems, especially on private estate speed bumps which tend to be steeper Plus - don't go to Northern Ireland as the roads are even worse than England - I bottomed out 4 times in a weekend in Norn Iron and I'm only lowered about 18mm If I had my time again I'd not drop her any Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 Did you cause any damage Ian? Or did it just sound nasty Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 Anyone got any before and after pics Quote
Wasso Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Before After Ok so there's a vast body kit change but you get the idea. That's was on the Eibach springs. Quote
Dblock Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I live near no real speed bumps so I'm fine. Honestly once it lowered it looks like a different car and handle so so much better. Give the car a more muscular and low slung look with out looking modified. It looks "right" lowered. Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 Yeah I agree looks a lot better! Ordered the springs so might have a go at it myself this weekend. Just got to get some spring compressors. I believe it's pretty easy to do (he says) Quote
Wasso Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 There is a way to do it without aping compressors apparently but haven't got a clue how. And don't forget to get the alignment done thereafter Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 Wasso - Car looks amazing!! Love the colour and body kit!! Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 Yeah willl get alignment down. Can that be done the week after? Any idea on prices for aligning? Quote
ianphampton Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Damaged the flexibles on the Y pipe But it really just sounded awful - when you get this hard BANG right under your. . . . seat . . . . and it's the feeling of inflicting such pain on my poor girl Quote
Whazza22 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 O dear! Looks like the previous owner did that to mine and it wasn't even lowered!! Quote
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