coilover experience.

[gtimk5]

I am still confused as to why you guys want to drop your cars so low?
For everyday road cars it doesnt make any sense to me at all, you must have perfect roads over there, tho I found the Hume hwy pretty bad with crowns in it heading towards Melbourne.
Handling wise you really need suspension travel.
I know I will probably get flamed for my opinion, but I spose I will have to accept that....

Cant wait to see how many have clearanced there RHS driveshaft at the DOVW, not interested in scraping sumps, leaking sumps on public roads yes...

[Jarred]

I am still confused as to why you guys want to drop your cars so low?
For everyday road cars it doesnt make any sense to me at all, you must have perfect roads over there, tho I found the Hume hwy pretty bad with crowns in it heading towards Melbourne.
Handling wise you really need suspension travel.
I know I will probably get flamed for my opinion, but I spose I will have to accept that....

Cant wait to see how many have clearanced there RHS driveshaft at the DOVW, not interested in scraping sumps, leaking sumps on public roads yes...

Only live once I guess? young and stupid? I donno. I just want to cause I think it looks good. This isn't a race car, not is it set up for great handling etc. Not trying to flame you Andrew, because you've said nothing wrong, it's just an explaination. (the purpose of this 'experiment' wasn't to be lower though)


I'll give you a turn behind the tiller if you want, then you can experience them first hand. I dont drive too far everyday, so it's not too bad, if I was doing lots more kms than I am, I'd have a different car all together!

[Tim]

I am still confused as to why you guys want to drop your cars so low?
For everyday road cars it doesnt make any sense to me at all, you must have perfect roads over there, tho I found the Hume hwy pretty bad with crowns in it heading towards Melbourne.
Handling wise you really need suspension travel.
I know I will probably get flamed for my opinion, but I spose I will have to accept that....

Cant wait to see how many have clearanced there RHS driveshaft at the DOVW, not interested in scraping sumps, leaking sumps on public roads yes...

Some people prefer show before go.. I think its as simple as that. Kinda like really heavy 19" wheels on my GTI. They detract from the performance but they sure to look awful purty

[Preen59]

I am still confused as to why you guys want to drop your cars so low?
For everyday road cars it doesnt make any sense to me at all, you must have perfect roads over there, tho I found the Hume hwy pretty bad with crowns in it heading towards Melbourne.
Handling wise you really need suspension travel.
I know I will probably get flamed for my opinion, but I spose I will have to accept that....

Cant wait to see how many have clearanced there RHS driveshaft at the DOVW, not interested in scraping sumps, leaking sumps on public roads yes...

I kinda have to agree with Andrew..

I'm even contemplating winding the Caddy up 15 or so mm to give me a bit more shock travel and ground clearance. I have a reasonable amount as it is but i still scuff the subframe if i'm not careful on a really bumpy road, and that's just not good.

Low is cool for a show yes, but worth the hassle for day to day driving? Sorry i don't really think so.

[gtimk5]

I am not out to cause trouble, its up to each person with their own preference.
As far as enjoying your car though, I think ride and handling is far better.
Its great that we all dont think the same otherwise the roads would be an even more boring place than they are!
Cheers, Andrew

[Spyda]

I get where you guys are coming from but straight up who are we kidding a mk1 is a POS, why the hell not get some sparks flying and impress your mates? Its not like the ride is that much more comfortable at a normal hight.

[gotrice]

who are we kidding a mk1 is a POS, why the hell not get some sparks flying

LOL such a good quote!

[gotrice]

Do I just got the raceland coilovers in and for the most part am happy. What I am not happy about is that MK3 steelies won't fit without rubbing!!!! Only at the front though but still. Lucky I have a spare set of rims with a slightly different offset or I would have had to pull the whole lot out.
They drive ok too. All in all mostly happy