40/60mm lowering kits??

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320dave
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:03 pm

this is a really silly question. when buying a 40/60mm lowering kit does this mean 40mm front 60mm rear?

what is the best drop in your opinion?
im usure wether to go for 40/40mm , 40/60mm or 60/60mm?

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Morat
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:11 pm

60mm front 40mm rear.
Anything more than that is pretty extreme.
60/40 looks good with 15" wheels but is too low for me.
The car in my sig is on the Eibach Pro springs which give 35mm all round. I can strongly recommend them!
(There's an HnR kit with similar drop which also gets a lot of praise)
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:33 pm

id go for the 60/40 drop
it can make your sump vunerable though,
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:48 pm

40/40 would be decent, that's what i have opted for. Looks good
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Morat
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:24 pm

"Best" is of course a very subjective thing.. are you after looks or handling?
17" wheels on a 60/40 looks awesome if you're into the slammed look but if you live in the countryside like me you'll probably need new fillings :)
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320dave
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:45 am

im only on 15" wheels and aint to botherered about handleing. i think im gonna go for 40/40mm and see how it goes.
thanks for the input lads
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:26 am

With the state of U.K roads, a 40/40mm drop is about right, not too low but still gives the car a good look
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