lowering

hi folks was thinking about lowering my cupra just wondered if i would get away with just buying springs and how low do you's reckon if anyone has pics it would be most appreciated

just had the car (lcr) lowered the other week and for a couple of days or so no problems, but now if I go over a bump at low speed whether it be in a straight line or when turning i get a hollow/wobbly knocking sound. It was lowered using uprated springs and dampers and it had new top...

hi guys need advice... i want some octavia vrs (17s) wheels for my ibiza, i also want it lowering about 40-60mm. thing is i carnt afford both at the same time and its sometimes a struggle to find the wheels. what do u think i should get first? i was thinking the wheels and drop it and let the...

Looking to lower the car next month, but wil be going for springs as cant afford coilies at the moment. Car is the 2.0 sport, will springs advertised as FR springs and cupra springs fit on the car. Pain as no one advertises with the sport! Ross

before i bought the ibiza i had a 206 and had that lowered and it used to be "knocky" if that's a word wanting to lower the ibiza but dont want another ride the same, now was it like that because i just fitted springs ? if so would it be better if i bought the lot shockers and springs ? dont...

hi everyone. currently running in an 09 Sportblack (1.4) , which looks fantastic but could do with a touch of the lowering stick. I reckon its at least 6-7 cm or more clearance wheel to arch. :blink: Looking to half that but keep the car useable (it has the bodykit so big front overhang...

I have put some 18" BBS CH's on my FR, which looks cool, but a little to high! Wanting to get it lowered but dont really want to make it any/much stiffer. Any suggestions or anyone done the same? Jonny

had my ibiza lowerd today 40mm spring i was expecting it to look a lot lower thank what it does not to happy with it will this drop any more after the springs settle :confused:? thanks will get some pics up

guys, I'm looking for some lowering springs for my 04 Ibiza fr 20vt, now I'm abit confused here, would this be the 6L or just the mk4?

Car's been lowered a while now and I haven't thought much of it, but the last 3 weeks the steering seems to have got heavier and the car has lowered more. Is this natural bedding in? The front drivers side driveshaft was rubbing alot on the ARB too recently so had that replaced, but the steering...

my 40mm lowering will be with me next week and im thinking about doing it myself.is there a guide on fitting kits for the mk1 leon as ive had a search about but nothing. do it myself and get AMD to align all the wheels or get AMD to do the lot any help please cheers all;);)

Maybe there was a topic here, but never really found the specific one that i wanna make. I wanna know how to lower my car by 30mm, front and back, and it doesnt have to be something outrageus price wise :D. What brands u recomend and what mods. Thanks in advance.

hi, i have recenty lowered my 1.4 ibiza with cupra shocks and lowered springs, i bought them together from a friend who also fitted them for me, the ride feels very good considering its on springs, doesnt bounce, doesnt bodyroll round corners, the only problem is i would like the car...

Hi all, am looking for suggestions for alloys and tyres to put on my 99 Mk2 tolly, but I dont want to lower it so need to fill the arches nicely. So what suggestions do you have? I have a buget of about £400. Cheers, tatepie

My FR TDi has horrific understeer... Would lowering it help? How about a Seat Sport strut brace? Are these only effective with standard suspension? What are Apex springs like? I see them all over ebay... Any setup recommendations? Don't have the money or need for coilovers...

hi, Looking to lower my 04 leon about 30mm? is lowering a diesel diffrent to petrol due to weight of the engine? it is with some/ most cars. if anyone can recommend what make springs (yes springs not coilovers had them on my last car, not good) they use? Thanks:funk:

Hi, i want to lower my leon 1.4, i want to lower it around 30mm, does anyone have any recommendations on any shocks and springs, do i have to get shocks and springs or just springs? Links would be very helpful, thanks.

Hi people, My car will be here in a couple of months, looking at pictures and seeing the ibiza in the metal makes me want to do something about the comedy ride height. I understand there are 3 options; springs, kits, and coilys. Coilys I have ruled out as being overkill. which leaves...

Hi I am going to lower my 53 plate 1.8 20v Toledo but wondered how low I can go before I have issues with the driveshaft touching the AntiRoll Bar.... Is 60mm too low or will I have any other issues?????? I am running 8 x 18" wheels with 225/40/18 tyres... Thanks

Hi guys, Ive got a 2004 Leon cupra. I have been umming and arring for some time about what to do to it. I am finally going get some stuff done on Saturday when my service is due. Booked in is: Oil service Tints all round Front and Rear Eibach Arbs 30mm Eibach springs Forge 007p DV...