60/40 drop

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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:27 pm

Just wondering if a 60/40 drop (like that achieved by fitting the H+R cup kit) results in problems navigating speed bumps etc? I want to lower my car, but if I'm going to be constantly worried about my exhaust and sump every time I go shopping at Sainsburys - I'll just get some H+R 35mm lowering springs and bilsteins.

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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:08 pm

willow wrote: I'll get some H+R 35mm lowering springs and bilsteins.
:wink:


I think that 60mm on the front may cause you problems now and again with the m-tech front valence.
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:20 pm

Ok Simon thanks :D
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:32 pm

The oil sump it the worst part. I know :cry:
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:55 pm

hi there willow its imran
on my white sport which is on 60/40 sum was alright it was the centre section of the exhust which always scraped on speed humps so i got a straght through now still does it on full load, which i try to avoid :wink:
but the look of the car very smart :D
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:08 pm

My cars 60/40, looks awesome, but the sump scrapes somtimes, you just have to know when to take it easy, ive got an IS lip to so it can be a bit dodgy on the front, but its mainly if i go into a drive, or petrol station to quick and bottom out.

It shouldnt be that bad tho!!

Oh btw willow, this wednesday theres a little brighton meet, you fancy going?
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:10 pm

I think I'd rather not worry about scrapping the underside of the car whatsoever :roll:

35mm drop should be fine for me, I suppose it won't be as noticeable though?

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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:13 pm

SwirlyE30 wrote: Oh btw willow, this wednesday theres a little brighton meet, you fancy going?
Hi Sam,

I'm up in Guildford on Wed, if I'm not too late back, I'll definately be there 8)

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