Advanti 19"s Are On!

**3Putt** · 09-09-2008, 11:06 AM

How did i know you would say that?!?

How do you 'drop' a car? Is it expensive?

How does the ride suffer?

**Mischa** · 09-09-2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by 3Putt

How did i know you would say that?!?

How do you 'drop' a car? Is it expensive?

How does the ride suffer?

they're called coilovers. the ride doesnt necessarily have to suffer if you get good quality ones (H&R, KW, Bilstein) except bilstein and KW dont go low enough

i might be able to hook you up with some new H&R's pm me if you're interested.

**Macka** · 10-09-2008, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mischa

they're called coilovers. the ride doesnt necessarily have to suffer if you get good quality ones (H&R, KW, Bilstein) except bilstein and KW dont go low enough

i might be able to hook you up with some new H&R's pm me if you're interested.

Mischa,

I am interested in the coilovers. I have a black R36 wagon on order and are going to put on these 19" rims i think. What do you think?

https://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/nov07...ax_defiant.jpg

I want to get the ride height visually perfect to try and make it sit like the Audi RS6 wagon (Yes if l had the cash to throw around that is what l would buy!!)

I don't know anything about coilovers but my main goal is getting ride height spot on and not sacraficing handling or making it really any harsher than it already is. I am used to a harsher ride as my current drive is a Subaru Liberty GT Spec B Turbo which is a pretty rough but great in the twisty stuff which l love as l live near the Great Ocean Road.

Can you help?

Macka

**Mrk_Mickey** · 10-09-2008, 03:04 PM

Hey Macka, I like the wheels you wanna throw on your passat.

Just a quick note on coilovers; there are different rates of 'harshness' on some different brands. That said, if you're upgrading to coilovers you usually wouldn't mind the harshness because of the up in performance in the twisties

**dangerous_daveo** · 10-09-2008, 10:25 PM

For me the trick is to have the hight so you have the same even gap around the whole of the guard. It being even for me makes it look nice. Tuckin' rim just throws out proportions etc. My oppinion, so for me, this looks pretty good. That said, dude you gotta do something about those swirls in the paint!

And just to cover every topic... I've had 3 coilovers in the one car, with no other suspension changes. Orginal mid range japanese coilovers, rubbish, WAY too hard, mostly due to spring rate being too high, and therefore the inablility of the shock to be able to control it. Then I have had custom made coilovers, to suit our roads, and the softer springs which were put in the car, marked improvement. I have since gone to bilsteins in hight adj coilover casings. And they are BY FAR AND AWAY the best, slow, high, anything speed better, in every way. Not cheap, but hey, its the thing that keeps the tyres on the road, if you can't do it properly, don't do it. Once again, my oppinion.

**DUBING** · 10-09-2008, 10:47 PM

damn that hings a 4wd!

need to sack it quick smart!

**3Putt** · 11-09-2008, 07:59 PM

Gday Dangerous Daveo,

Yeah, the swirl marks are really bad.

The car was resprayed at panel beaters, and they have butchered it.

Fortunately, i invested in some kit a few months ago, and will be hitting the paintjob with a serious buff as soon as the new paint sets, in a few weeks.

**RhysQ** · 09-09-2008, 11:18 AM

obviously lowering your car will give you a more tuned appearance but i actually don't mind the ride height on that. have you got a full car photo from the front on an angle?? if you are going to take the photo, stand up when taking it because thats how people will see your car, not squatting down.

once lowered, your car will generally have a much harsher ride (compared to standard) and the underside of your car can suffer some serious scrapeage from various speed bumps and odd driveways etc.

but if your willing to sacrifice ride comfort and possible underside damage for that look, i say go for it......i know i will be when i can get the $$ together.

as for $$, it depends on what you will go for. coilovers can cost you a few grand but if you are looking at some good quality lowering springs and shocks, expect to pay approx $1500 installed.

Cheers,
Rhys

**Mischa** · 09-09-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by [-Polo GTI-]

once lowered, your car will generally have a much harsher ride (compared to standard) and the underside of your car can suffer some serious scrapeage from various speed bumps and odd driveways etc.

i've been in VAG cars with coilovers where the ride is more comfortable than in my GT. do you speak from experience or hearsay?