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6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:44 pm

Is it really bumpy or just very harsh?

Mine is running on Spax RSX coilovers and at first it was brilliant because it was slammed and riding on the support spring.
I then had to raise the car by 30mm on the front and 35mm on the rear to clear my driveway but its pretty bumpy right now.
I have got the damping sets on really hard which doesnt help but mine needs lowering right back down again to get the full benefit.

What problems are you having?

Ben

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:56 pm

Just a firm bouncy ride at the moment. Got to take it slow over bumps too as it will scrub on the rears with my spacers on. Just got them on at the mo for the mean time until I spend a lot more on better collies.

Trottagti · Post by **Trottagti** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:04 pm

I agree with the drums and de-wipering and i think yellow is the way to go atm with ur calipers, and i was thinkin u need somthing majour like a coloured roof, maybe yellow aswell lol!

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:47 pm

I've got the paint ready to do the brakes. Satin black rear drums and yellow calipers. Hopefully get it done thurs/fri as off work. Dont think i'd be painting the roof yellow though. Sticking with my rear aero though.

dazolini · Post by **dazolini** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:43 pm

only me! looked well good lowered you just gotta man up and get used to the ride, cant wait to take you for a drive in mine with the polybushes, that is harsh, women hate it but it handles so good and that is more than enough to make up for it!

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:58 pm

dazolini wrote:only me! looked well good lowered you just gotta man up and get used to the ride, cant wait to take you for a drive in mine with the polybushes, that is harsh, women hate it but it handles so good and that is more than enough to make up for it!

I agree mate. Its mainly because of Nix with her back. Next time i'll get a better set and tuck wheels inside. Can't wait mate. Looking forward to the convoy to shows too!

captainbeyond88 · Post by **captainbeyond88** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:06 pm

Looks good! Much better stance now

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:05 pm

Afraid its back to being in the clouds at the mo.

The 60mm kit took it down roughly 100mm so my rear wheels (and once my front) were scrubbing all the time. And the ride was too firm for what I was after. Plan is now leave it a bit then either change wheels and put better suspension on or move current wheels inwards and stick on better suspension. Should have spent more in the first place to save more in the long run.

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:07 pm

Here's some pics from my last shoot before taking them back off. Pretty simular to the last ones. Need to find better locations.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:43 am

That's no where near 100mm mate.

After actually measuring the official height of mine compared to standard height, I can tell you the general approximations of peoples ride height is much exaggerated.

That really is only 60mm IMO.

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:22 am

I'm going on on measurements I made Before and after from top of wheel to the wheel arch. At standard it was just below 100mm. Then once the suspension was on it was around 10mm. So 100 was being generous. I'd say Maybe more 80-90mm max then. The garage that fitted and aligned them said it had dropped more than 60mm.

BIG RHYS · Post by **BIG RHYS** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:28 pm

so you have taken the springs off the car now! it looked fine like it was, and it was 100 mm no way

Mine is on coilovers and is 5 cm from the bottom on each one and the max is 120mm drop so mine is droped about 70mm but it looks more than that by miles and did you say it rubbs? 2 me it looks like 60mm

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 24#p356224

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:12 pm

Arch gap isn't the most accurate way of doing it, I'd have either gone ground to middle of the arch, or middle of the bolts to the middle of the arch.

You must have done it wrong dude, as I'm down 85mm, and I'm a lot lower than that. Rhys' car is another example, he's down around 100mm and yours is certainly nothing close.

I there's an issue with the kit or setup, as that ride height should not be giving you constant grief on the rear. they 195/45 tyres? What's the offset?

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:44 pm

Oh I know it wouldn't be accurate just did it as an indication. yeah tyres are 195/45 R15 with 5mm spacers all round. Yeah the springs have gone back so getting the money back from them. All probably due to them being a cheapish set.

Bradley · Post by **Bradley** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:12 pm

Those photo's taken at Bluewater?.

Brad

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