lowering my mk1

[lawny]

just want everyones opinion on the lowering of the mk1. i dont want to go too low but how much lower to go i dont know 2" or 3"? what is a reasonable price to be charged and what should i be getting done? i got quoted $420 from a local suspension joint and this was just lowered springs and wheel alignment.

does this sound right?

[Mika]

just want everyones opinion on the lowering of the mk1. i dont want to go too low but how much lower to go i dont know 2" or 3"? what is a reasonable price to be charged and what should i be getting done? i got quoted $420 from a local suspension joint and this was just lowered springs and wheel alignment.

does this sound right?

Sounds about right...I got quoted around $90 an end for springs from a mate at repco, pedders charge about $120 and end for fitment, then add $40-60 for an alignment.

To be honest, it's a fairly simple job to do yourself if you're willing to give it a go.

[Jarred]

I agree, it's a simple job, can be done with modest tools and a can do attitude, but if that's not for you, then 400 sounds OK to mee (providing that's including the springs..)

2" really isn't that big of a drop. I'd be looking to get 3". Infact, I'd recommend you get wheels first, and then suspension, cause then depending on the size and fitment of the wheels you can get whatever is needed.

[Brisben]

Yeah this is what you want mate, proper drop..Coilovers worth spending a little extra and having adjustable ride height.

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[GoLfMan]

i recommend that you get coilovers too, hot tunings are reasonably priced and you can decide what height you want it!

also its a REALLY easy job to do yourself if you have some mechanical mindedness

[Brisben]

i recommend that you get coilovers too, hot tunings are reasonably priced and you can decide what height you want it!

also its a REALLY easy job to do yourself if you have some mechanical mindedness

The fronts are a bit of a pig to fit as you need coil spring tensioners, but certainly do-able.

[lawny]

alright so i have a question for you all... i have to decide, compress my springs or coilovers?? my main question is, do u actually get a better comfier ride using the coilovers or is the only real advantage of coilovers the fact that you can change your ride height? i am only lowering for looks, it isnt as though i am about to take the diesel down to a track day and race it around a track. so i dont need to change the ride height really at all once it is set.

so... am i just wasting my money getting coilovers or can someone explain the advantages to me a little better.

cheers

[Jarred]

coilovers have adjustability, and are 'safer' than chopped/really short springs, which sometimes could fall out of the spring seats if you're doing some crazy driving.

that's in 1 sentence atleast, lots of people will have varying opinions. my coilovers aren't comfortable, but then again, i didn't lower my car to be comfy, I can make do with it. I also don't have to drive too far everyday. all things to think about

[AUC-05L]

if you lower it too much it gets REALLY bumpy, to the point where i actually started feeling sick after a drive.....plus it scrapes and bottoms out all the time so you cant go fast.

this is my experience anyway......