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Service done today! new oil, spark plugs and filters all around. The fully synthetic oil really quietened the engine down, glad it was a cheap fix

Next up will be alloys, and lowering. I've been looking at springs mainly because they're more suited to my needs.
Question: when looking at the lowering height, does the real world value tend to go lower, higher or is it spot on to the one stated? For example with the H&R 35mm springs, what can I expect?

Thanks

Glad it feels better after the service mate

With 35mm lowering springs expect a realistic drop of 28-30mm on the standard shocks.
The stated lowering height is never really realistic unless you get yourself a proper kit.

The H&R 60/40 Lowering kit is one of the best out there and does give realistic ride height reduction.

If you want just springs then I would recommend getting a set of Eibach Sportline springs.
The sportline have a claimed "50mm" drop but they actually lower the car between 40-45mm which is not bad at all.

Ben

Hmmm 30mm would probably be too high because I'm looking for around 40ish mm drop overall. The Sportline seem to be the ideal choice then
I hope the standard shocks can cope with them...at least for a few months.

Yeah mate the standard shocks will be fine with the sportline springs (provided there is nothing already wrong with them).
I think they retail at £130 so its not a bad price and they will improve the look of the car.

actually found them for less than £100 from Germany, can't really ask for less
I hope I'll find a decent set of alloys later on, cause I'm tying the two mods together

Thanks for all your help Ben!