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#21 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (volks25)

quote:[HR][/HR]Can I expect this problem if I lower my MK4 GTI using neuspeed / bilstein setup??What about Canadian winters? Any problems?
Thanks!!
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If you lower your car 2" or more (50+mm) You will have a stiff ride and will scrape stuff, unless you only drive on smooth, flat pavement without potholes or road construction.
 
#23 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (hawc)

Hmm . . . Kinda like hitting those quasi-speed bumps on the highway doing 130km/h or around 80mph. I see them coming at the last second, then my body tenses up, I form a death grip on the steering wheel and *BAM!*.
Much profanity ensues . . . most of it directed at PennDOT and just PA in general.
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There are also certain intersections where, upon coming to a stop, my car literally rocks back & forth and left & right because the pavement is so buckled and uneven. It feels like I really need an air-ride 4x4 suspension just to pass thru an intersection. It also happens when I turn certain corners. Damn roads . . .


[Modified by Max Rebo, 12:56 PM 7-26-2002]
 
#24 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (Max Rebo)

I knew that 4x4 trend would come back... mayb i should sell my eibach pro sys plus kit and vwr handling kit... haha i will learn how it is to drive a stiff lowered car. however, should i run into these issues if i'm roughly 1.4" lowered?
For 4-cylinder owners... this may help...
http://www.bildon.com/catalog/A4/
A hassle when changing oil but it will protect you! If it works for rallying, it will work for street driving.
 
#25 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (Green-Golf)

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If you lower your car 2" or more (50+mm) You will have a stiff ride and will scrape stuff, unless you only drive on smooth, flat pavement without potholes or road construction.[HR][/HR]​
Im dropped 2.25" and I scraped for the first time in 9000 miles this past weekend at waterfest. I went up the steepest ramp of all time when when i made it to the top the stock exhaust or something under there scraped. That sucked big time!! scared the crap out of me too
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So far my drops been good to me.. Ive never hit my chin/skirts/oilpan anywhere in nYC or ruff bronx roads.
H&R coils stifen up real nice on those dips on the highway so Ive never bottomed out http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif



[Modified by steez, 1:56 PM 7-26-2002]
 
#26 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (steez)

quote:[HR][/HR]Im dropped 2.25" and I scraped for the first time in 9000 miles this past weekend at waterfest. I went up the steepest ramp of all time when when i made it to the top the stock exhaust or something under there scraped. That sucked big time!! scared the crap out of me too
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Exactly, sooner or later you're gonna scrape. I'm not slammin you for slammin, just putting in my $0.02. All suspensions are a compromise between ride height, handling and comfort. Your H&R coils cost about 3x what my Weitec GT kit costs. I'd expect better performance from them.
 
#27 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (2001Bora)

quote:[HR][/HR]I knew that 4x4 trend would come back... mayb i should sell my eibach pro sys plus kit and vwr handling kit... haha i will learn how it is to drive a stiff lowered car. however, should i run into these issues if i'm roughly 1.4" lowered?[HR][/HR]​
Nope. My car is/was lowered about 1.2-1.4" front and 1.75" rear. I've never scraped the oil pan. Two fingers width between the tire and fender is good to have. It still looks good and it will be kind to your oil pan.
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[Modified by Max Rebo, 2:33 PM 7-26-2002]
 
#28 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (steez)

quote:[HR][/HR]H&R coils stifen up real nice on those dips on the highway so Ive never bottomed out http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
[Modified by steez, 1:56 PM 7-26-2002][HR][/HR]​
Exactly what he said. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif for H&R coilovers!
 
#29 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (Max Rebo)

quote:[HR][/HR]I knew that 4x4 trend would come back... mayb i should sell my eibach pro sys plus kit and vwr handling kit... haha i will learn how it is to drive a stiff lowered car. however, should i run into these issues if i'm roughly 1.4" lowered?
Nope. My car is/was lowered about 1.2-1.4" front and 1.75" rear. I've never scraped the oil pan. Two fingers width between the tire and fender is good to have. It still looks good and it will be kind to your oil pan.
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What kind of suspension do you have? thanks!

[Modified by Max Rebo, 2:33 PM 7-26-2002][HR][/HR]​
 
#30 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (volks25)

quote:[HR][/HR]What kind of suspension do you have? thanks![HR][/HR]​
H&R coilovers with their 22mm front swaybar...and now VWMS strut mounts and front/rear A-arm bushings.
 
#32 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (TheModSquad)

I feel you
2 cracked rims
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$680.00
2 temporary steelies and tires
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$0.00
Knowing that DELDOT is paying to replace them
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Priceless
Remember everyone has insurance you just have to know who to ask...or scream at...
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#33 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (TheModSquad)

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mad8vskilz posting
teh is own3d.
i do the "HOLY CRAP" thing where i emergency brake and go diagonal over those plates.
Philly and bucks county roads blow giant donkey gonads...
 
#35 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (volks25)

quote:[HR][/HR]Can I expect this problem if I lower my MK4 GTI using neuspeed / bilstein setup??
What about Canadian winters? Any problems?
Thanks!!
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Last year i ran the winter on my stock suspension...this year i have my coils on so iam raising them all the way up!
 
Discussion starter · #40 ·
Re: All those with lowered suspension, do you do this? (BoraBill)

quote:[HR][/HR]Years of Road Racing bikes with skinny tires.....makes me always jump outta my seat or pull up on the steering wheel........never going to stop hahaa
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Hey fellow road racer. I know the feeling!
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