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Old 22-03-2006, 04:14 PM
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as above but preferably on speedline/compomotives or the likes.
I have cosworth disks on the rear and the car is going 60mm lower this weekend so 17's seem out the question.
What you got......
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Old 22-03-2006, 04:47 PM
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not got any pics but would stay well away from a 60mm drop, 30mm is more than enough
Old 22-03-2006, 05:33 PM
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You'd need your head examined to go for a 60mm drop. You WILL regret it. Most aftermarket shocks will bottom out close to that, so zero suspension travel will be a reality and a car that leaps around all over the road.

30mm max IMO.
Old 22-03-2006, 06:10 PM
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those are lovely rims. got a set of them on the way for my series2 in 16'' as well but on a black 80spec.
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You'd need your head examined to go for a 60mm drop. You WILL regret it. Most aftermarket shocks will bottom out close to that, so zero suspension travel will be a reality and a car that leaps around all over the road.

30mm max IMO.
How low is this white one??
Looks good, I just thought I'd go 60mm to keep the wheels looking a good size as 16's are the biggest I'm going now.
Old 22-03-2006, 07:47 PM
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as robin said,id stay well away from the 60mm drop.ive dropped mine 30mm and its boarder lining on being too low,as 17 catch!
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I bought 17's last week without thinking about having rear discs on my car so the 17's are a no-no as they sit out slightly further. I think i'll try the 60mm springs(if at least for a photo) but listening to you guys I'll probabaly get 30mm springs.
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I can supply the springs that are fitted to mine (the white one above) for under Ł100.

They are superb.
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c&b how much do your springs lower the car 30 mm ? or is that you just saying thats the max youd go ?
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Yes, they lower the car around 30mm, which is the most I would recommend.

Im sure they do a 60mm version, but as said before, don't do it!!
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not sure what mine is, but its too low....30 might be ok, but id like to be able to see 30mm on 17`s
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the bigger the wheel - the higher it looks.
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Originally Posted by Rick
the bigger the wheel - the higher it looks.
....The bigger the wheel, the smaller the arch gap.
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