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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Looking to go rock bottom on my mk4 Fiesta, what company and model range would you recommend?
Need to be around a 70+mm drop.

All help welcomed.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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I wouldn't if you are going to use it on the road. Stick to a 35mm drop as lower than this your geometry will be miles out, the car will drive like crap and you'll chew through tires at a crazy rate.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Not really an answer to the question, was it.

It's already sat on 60mm springs with no problems on tires.

Plus, I can soon have the geometry alligned to suit.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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if you are just interested in getting it as low as possible just buy a cheap set of ebay.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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I'd like something that would actually last haha.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CrOwSoN15
Not really an answer to the question, was it.

It's already sat on 60mm springs with no problems on tires.

Plus, I can soon have the geometry alligned to suit.
Really? The Camber and KPI aren't adjustable and negative camber increases as the suspension compresses (goes lower). I've had a few Fiestas and ran an XR2i at 50mm briefly and it drove like a pig.

If you just want to slam it as has been said just grab a cheapo set off e-bay, it'll bugger the rest of the car in no time so expensive kit is a waste of time and money
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