how low can i go

Hi there i have a 1100 golf with 14in wheels on tyre size 185/60/R14 and my car looks like a 4x4 so i was wondering how low could i go before things start to rub, i also will be putting uprated shockers on at the same time.  Dheers Phil  

35mm if you want to retain ride and handling.

110mm if you want it to look nice  8)

90mm if u use it everyday, im with foley if u want it to luk sweet

You'll get it down at least 80mm without probs on those wheels/tyres, though the ride starts to suffer… Make sure you put new/uprated bump stops on it!

How low should i put my mk1 cabriolet  with 15" wheels. 60/40 or?

im running 15's and have lowered mine 90mm on coilovers. if ur are goin shocks and springs i reconmend 60mm if u want it to look low 40mm if u want to improve handling

i put mine at 60 and it fine no rubbing and handles like its glued and thats on 15's it does do a massive massive bang when it goes over a pot hole though !

Did you have to modify the arches to get it down that low?

How low can you go….. untill the bottom of you car hits the deck!

No but seriously you hit to a limit….
It's trail and error. I have coilovers and played around untill I found a balance of looks, comfort and performance. Different people can put up with different levels.

Firstly its the wheels on the arch… get them rolled then its the front spoiler that catches ….. then the front wishbones/roll bar mount (I cant remember) then center section exhaust and also the driveshafts catch the shell!

Coilovers are great get some bought if you can afford them.

P.S if you are lowering then remember to get your caster, camber and toe re-set as you will loose grip and wear tyres :wink:

im runnin 13's and on the back ive gone 120mm (rear subframe hits the flooor sometimes  ops: ) and on the front ive gone about 90-100mm so i could get enough clearance to get my gtifront splitter on

all im gona say is ok yes bein very low looks cool but its very impractical and if i didnt love the waymy car looks/drivesi would problylift it back up lol  

ive found some 80mm springs so i think ill be investing in them!! we will see though.