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 djinuk
Regular  Location: swadlincote Registered: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 104 Status: Offline |
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Ok folks just so you know im not a chav.. i actually own a 205 gti6 aswell as an r5 gt however i have a 306 1.9 td that i picked up very veyr cheap as a run about..I got sick of seeing so many vw' nuts going on about low this, low that . so decided we would see if a 306 can be dubbing. therefore ive lowered the rear end excessivly, and now need front springs to match, question is does anybody do a 80mm lowering spring ? |
 Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 14:50
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
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djinuk wrote: Ok folks just so you know im not a chav.. i actually own a 205 gti6 aswell as an r5 gt however i have a 306 1.9 td that i picked up very veyr cheap as a run about.. I got sick of seeing so many vw' nuts going on about low this, low that . so decided we would see if a 306 can be dubbing. therefore ive lowered the rear end excessivly, and now need front springs to match, question is does anybody do a 80mm lowering spring ? Sadly mate i dont think a company make a spring with such a drop but you could try using 60mm 1.0/1.1 springs say off a 205 to lower it even more as the weight of the engine may depress them to a greater effect I can not say this is a good idea as the spring rate will be miss matched but it may just get that look you after Ash  |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 15:13
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djinuk
Regular Location: swadlincote Registered: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 104 Status: Offline |
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hehe cheers ash.. yea it is pretty much a pointless spec exercise, certatinly not a case of making it the best handling car in the world, but just a bit of cheap fun really ..Cheers for the idea/advice thanks |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 15:28
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dragoon
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ghent - Belgium Registered: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 1,071 Status: Offline |
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get coilovers and remove the helper-spring, will get you lower than 80mmcheapass coilovers (like v-maxx) should do since you won't have any 'handling' left at that height.. Anything lower than 60mm looks shit tbh... ________________________________________ Team WheelwhoreTeam Limited Edition Astor 306 Francorchamps RIP Virtual Blue 208 GTi quote: I  this place. So many illiterate deluded fool's acting 'ard . . . and so many literate intelligent people to rip them apart and knock them back down again . . . ahh  |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 17:03
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rich-6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bottoming out! Registered: 06 May 2007 Posts: 5,306 Status: Offline |
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Speak to ben306 his Rallye's lowered around 80mm IIRC. looks good and goes well round corners too________________________________________ RIP Pete Sims |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 22:39
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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dragoon wrote: get coilovers and remove the helper-spring, will get you lower than 80mm FFS. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 22:47
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dragoon
Seasoned Pro Location: Ghent - Belgium Registered: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 1,071 Status: Offline |
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h________________________________________ Team WheelwhoreTeam Limited Edition Astor 306 Francorchamps RIP Virtual Blue 208 GTi quote: I this place. So many illiterate deluded fool's acting 'ard . . . and so many literate intelligent people to rip them apart and knock them back down again . . . ahh |
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Posted 27th Dec 2009 at 23:43
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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The helper springs are there to allow you to run lower to start with, so removing them isn't exactly the best idea...________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 28th Dec 2009 at 04:55
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rich-6
Seasoned Pro Location: Bottoming out! Registered: 06 May 2007 Posts: 5,306 Status: Offline |
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phillipm wrote: dragoon wrote: get coilovers and remove the helper-spring, will get you lower than 80mm FFS.  The fact when the cars on them, They're compressed and only take up 10mm too.IMO if its fitted leave it unless you can find a longer main spring or just buy different coilies Anyways custom springs here Based in Sheffield, Few of teh members on CS have used these and seem to be ok Personally like this on their website quote: If your Corsa rolls like a jelly when your doing donuts in Tesco
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Posted 28th Dec 2009 at 05:59
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lwgti-6
Senior User  Location: Nottinghamshire Registered: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 906 Status: Offline |
Post #10
mines lowered 60mm, imo it looks nicer over standard ride height but the ride quality does suffer..________________________________________ EX Bianca 6 owner,Now drives: Octavia vRS |
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Posted 28th Dec 2009 at 06:06
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro  Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
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Just do what my mate with his old civic did and cut the springs if you aren't bothered about handling  ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 28th Dec 2009 at 18:37
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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coilsprings wrote: If your Beemer 3 - Series has 500 kg of ice in the back and you still want a 60mm chop - We is the Main Man! At least they are trying to relate to their customers. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 28th Dec 2009 at 18:58
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #13
just take the springs off, with an 80mm drop you wont be using them anyway  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 29th Dec 2009 at 20:54
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jonnyboy17
Seasoned Pro  Location: Wisbech Registered: 21 Mar 2009 Posts: 1,183 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: just take the springs off, with an 80mm drop you wont be using them anyway  why not get some decent 60mm springs, so they are firm, and ive them the chop, just one coil so it gives you the right sort of height.. and wont be TOO bad ride/handling. obviously it will still be sh*t, but if its just for visuals... ________________________________________ Team Dirty Black... Formerly Known as Astorsharland wrote: When women don't behave like they do on brazzers.com in real life it disappoints me. rikky wrote: the day i own a credit card is the day i saw my helmet off and fire it from a potato cannon |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 03:22
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
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just why would you need or even want to go that low?fair do's lower = for better cornering but -80mm  i wouldn't go lower than -50mm anything lower would look like the suspension just collapsed but each to there own just don't take any stupid shortcuts that could proove dangerous!  ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 03:36
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djinuk
Regular Location: swadlincote Registered: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 104 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Thanks for the posts guys. Like i say its just a giggle really, i know all the effects that silly low springs have on cars, i know what makes a car handle, i know that its completely impractical.. but i want to do it, call me immature.I think im just going to buy a set of the cheapest coilovers going and go from there. |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 03:56
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cress87
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
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Whoopie cushions are also a giggle and can be bought for as little as 2-3 pounds.________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans.  I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 05:34
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simonjames
Seasoned Pro  Location: Whitland S.Wales Registered: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 6,219 Status: Offline |
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i got 106 -60mm springs on my xsi-6 and its given an 80-90mm drop ________________________________________ All South Wales Members Click HereTeam Supercharged Black RALLYE ™ (Click Here for Build Project) MY EBAY ITEMS 07943066306 |
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Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 00:15
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fletch
Track Head  Location: The nearest Shell garage Registered: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 12,273 Status: Offline |
Post #19
80mm! Your driveshafts will last 2 minutes. |
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Posted 2nd Jan 2010 at 23:38
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ant_kernow
Senior User  Location: newquay Registered: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 945 Status: Offline |
Post #20
60mm springs is more than enough trust me my blaze tds was bump stops and 60 mm .... ill show you .....if some 1 can tell me how to upload....________________________________________ team umpalumpa. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 02:11
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
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Ant's blaze |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 03:59
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ant_kernow
Senior User Location: newquay Registered: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 945 Status: Offline |
Post #22
thanks mate thats a 60mm standard shock uprated spring set up n low as low on ze rear!________________________________________ team umpalumpa. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 04:01
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dragoon
Seasoned Pro Location: Ghent - Belgium Registered: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 1,071 Status: Offline |
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If we're talking about silly low:no idea how much this one is lowered, but it's done the way i've posted before:   -> weitec coilovers 35mm ground clearance at it's lowest point  *edit, same story with this one: -> kw v1   jup, some crazy people around here ________________________________________ Team WheelwhoreTeam Limited Edition Astor 306 Francorchamps RIP Virtual Blue 208 GTi quote: I this place. So many illiterate deluded fool's acting 'ard . . . and so many literate intelligent people to rip them apart and knock them back down again . . . ahh |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 04:26
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ant_kernow
Senior User Location: newquay Registered: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 945 Status: Offline |
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my old blaze had proper 195 55 15 goodrich, if i put 50s or even 45 you would just fit a coke can under the front, and i didnt have the black splitter strip on! ________________________________________ team umpalumpa. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 04:24
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zxturbo1905
Junior User  Location: crewe, cheshire Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #25
try g-max -60mm springs for GTI6's which = about 70-75mm drop on derv's ride is not that bad imo good luck the project ________________________________________ pug 205 1.9 GTi(limited)-g492 umb- sold.pug 306 1.9 dturbo- stage 1 tune, straight through exhaust and GTi6 brakes, rear beam, bosch pump and injectors, 101bhp atw and 155ft-lb atw ."no smoke no poke" |
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Posted 4th Jan 2010 at 06:47
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