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40 mm drop
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18/03/2015 20:48
18/03/2015 20:48
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moonie
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moonie
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Hi is a 40 mm drop too low for a coupe?
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530410
18/03/2015 21:03
18/03/2015 21:03
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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I have bilstein and eibachs. The front end loves to scrape on anything and everything, the ride is as firm as fccuk.
Looks nice though!
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Re: 40 mm drop
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18/03/2015 21:37
18/03/2015 21:37
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moonie
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moonie
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I need 2 rear spring but have been offered front and rear eibachs but are 40 mm drop I think it's a bit low, it will look good but I can't be arsed with all the speed bumps
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530418
18/03/2015 22:10
18/03/2015 22:10
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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It'll trash standard shocks. There's a BIG compromise between standard set up and what is a track set up. I can promise you that on eibachs the ride is more than harsh and can really hurt with big bumps. I've done speed bumps at less than walking pace and scraped the front.
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530420
18/03/2015 22:28
18/03/2015 22:28
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moonie
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moonie
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I'll kep looking for some standard rear springs then
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530431
19/03/2015 00:14
19/03/2015 00:14
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nismo
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nismo
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25mm to 30mm drop from eibachs , Bilstein shocks with Eibach spings and on 18" wheels and the ride isn't that bad so must be down to how old the shocks and springs are .
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530436
19/03/2015 01:17
19/03/2015 01:17
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Posts: 12,643 Watford
MarioCirillo
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Don't even think about 40 mm unless you don't want to drive the car
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: 40 mm drop
[Re: MarioCirillo]
#1530440
19/03/2015 01:42
19/03/2015 01:42
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Theresa
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Don't even think about 40 mm unless you don't want to drive the car Mine has a 40mm drop all around and on standard shocks and has been like that for about 8 years. Perfectly driveable, just a bit harsh when driving over ruts in the road and if you hit a new pot hole you hadn't realise appeared, you'll certainly remember where it is next time
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Re: 40 mm drop
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19/03/2015 08:05
19/03/2015 08:05
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Pondman
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Pondman
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Don't even think about 40 mm unless you don't want to drive the car Mine has a 40mm drop all around and on standard shocks and has been like that for about 8 years. Perfectly driveable, just a bit harsh when driving over ruts in the road and if you hit a new pot hole you hadn't realise appeared, you'll certainly remember where it is next time Ditto I too have the Eibach and Bilstein set up and I am about 30-35mm down on standard, no real issues other than exhaust and steep driveway entry/exit. All other humps are negotiable. Although, I will be returning to standard suspension this year, it is too crashy for me now, I must be getting old!
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Re: 40 mm drop
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19/03/2015 08:40
19/03/2015 08:40
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VDVT
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VDVT
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mine is full standard and it hurts like hell if you hit a pothole. mind you that Belgium roads are a joke, there is no road anymore, you're driving on patchwork after patchwork, layers upon layer of tarmac and concrete.
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Re: 40 mm drop
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19/03/2015 09:02
19/03/2015 09:02
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glenn1960
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glenn1960
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mine is full standard and it hurts like hell if you hit a pothole. mind you that Belgium roads are a joke, there is no road anymore, you're driving on patchwork after patchwork, layers upon layer of tarmac and concrete. sounds like youre on a par with Birmingham then
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Re: 40 mm drop
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20/03/2015 07:42
20/03/2015 07:42
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Nello
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Nello
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I have Eibachs on OE Springs and get no issues with bottoming out at all..... The ride is definately firmer however so you need to be sure your factory shocks are healthy. Having said there is compliancy and the ride is actually better when you have a load (full fuel tank etc.) so the springs are more compressed...
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Re: 40 mm drop
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#1530558
20/03/2015 09:29
20/03/2015 09:29
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Per
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mine is full standard and it hurts like hell if you hit a pothole. mind you that Belgium roads are a joke, there is no road anymore, you're driving on patchwork after patchwork, layers upon layer of tarmac and concrete. Amen to that.. Off the main highways and you think you're in Ukraine!
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Re: 40 mm drop
[Re: Per]
#1530733
20/03/2015 23:20
20/03/2015 23:20
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Posts: 1,301 Pontefract, West Yorkshire
andyps
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My job on the forum
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mine is full standard and it hurts like hell if you hit a pothole. mind you that Belgium roads are a joke, there is no road anymore, you're driving on patchwork after patchwork, layers upon layer of tarmac and concrete. Amen to that.. Off the main highways and you think you're in Ukraine! The roads in Kiev have potholes the size of which I have never seen anywhere else - I hate to think what they might be like away from the city!
Andy
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