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  1. Knocking Noise After Lowering LC

    Hi to all fellow members. Had my 02 plate leon cupra lowered 20mm 3 days ago and only today i have got a knocking noise coming from the front passenger side. The noise only appears when i go over a really bad bumpy road. What do members suggest it maybe. I thought at first it maybe...
  2. Adam R

    another thread on lowering a car.

    Well i have searched but i cannot find anything on the subject. basically i have a MK 3 ibiza which i have installed cupra suspension on. the ride height is still a little higher than i would like, and im not wanting to dump it as the car is used a lot and i do tend to have a car full of...
  3. Adz The Rat

    Lowering Springs??

    I want to lower mine, it desperatley needs it. Looked on Ebay at springs only (I want coilovers but cant afford) and there is some Jamex ones on there, 40mm drop. Does anyone know if these are any good?? Also will I need to do anythin to my arches?? My wheels are 17s runnin 215/40/17...
  4. Glassy80

    Alloy Wheels + Lowering etc

    Evening people, I'm just looking for some tips. I've bought a gorgoeus completely standard black Cupra. I'm considering getting the standard wheel sprayed an anthracite grey, but was looking for some tips on other wheels. I dont want big alloys, just some nice 15/16's that dont look...
  5. chris27

    fitting guides for lowering springs?

    as above. anyone know where there is a fitting guide for springs?
  6. nak

    Advice On Lowering V5

    First of all may i take this oppurtunity, to say hi to all, having not been on site for a while, so to all out there, a BIG, BIG UP. Thinking of lowering my toledo v5, have the option of 60mm or 40mm, am i heading for any problems, heard some stories about, whacking the sump, causing damage...
  7. loveturbopower

    Un-even lowering

    hi guys, looking for some advice for my ibiza cupra turbo, i have noticed that standard the front end is slightly lower than the rear, i will be getting coilovers ready for next summer but for now as i dont have the money im just going to get some decent springs but i want the car to sit evenly...
  8. Lowering with new rims

    I'm tempted to lower my SEAT as I have seen a lot of positive feedback about it but haven't got the faintest clue even where to start. I've heard people talking about spacers etc. but I have no idea what they mean. Can any1 explain to me all the parts i need to lower my SEAT ibiza 1.4 and by...
  9. Lowering - idiot's guide needed

    You're going to have to excuse my total ignorance here, but my knowledge of cars is not great. After briefly flirting with the idea of getting a VW Polo GT, I've decided to stick with the trusty 1.4 Ibiza for now. I'm thinking of dropping it a bit, nothing too drastic though, but I don't...
  10. danmay

    lowering the back

    It's took a while but the tractorish ride height is getting on my nerves and i'm looking at lowering the car! Trouble is that i can only afford springs, which is fine have had loads of mates do it and it's lasted well! however, the springs i've found are fine at a 35mm drop for the rear, but...
  11. advice on lowering

    wanting to lower my01 tdi se only wanting to drop it around 20 ish, will i need to buy springs and shocks , or just springs , and which ones ..where to buy ?? also will it harden the ride , am running on 17's cheers phil
  12. lowering my cupra

    does any one know how long my standard shocks will last if i bye just springs and how low shall i go ? i dont want the wheels in the arches .
  13. H&R lowering springs

    Hi guys i know a few people have fitted these i would just like to know where they got them from and how much they paid for them? I am desperate to lower my FR TFSI after seeing a few pics of other lowered Leons. Cheers Jamie.
  14. Lowering 1.8T fr 06

    I am going to lower my car, firstly are just springs a bad idea if so should I buy the vmaxx coilovers(299 + fitting) or Koni coilovers (451 fitted)?