q. on lowering .. (again)

[cda96]

after 100's of comments like 'u need to lower to ur cord'
i have finally decided i can no longer drive around like a 4wd
currently just hav a small drop with pedders
im planing to lower it on stock shocks.. my main concern is not
havin the front same height as the back which ive seen on many cords.
so what heights for front and back would be best,
3.5 and 2.5?? etc. ne1 with sort of set up.. if so wat u's got??

p.s searched.. but would appreciate more specific response

Thanx All :cool:

[razaman]

If you plan to lower on stock shocks I wouldn't go any lower than about 2 inches. That will leave you about a 2 finger gap.

Also you may not want to firm of spring as you will wear the shocks out faster.

Something like lovells or similar. King won't be low enough for you I don't think.

Raz

[cda96]

ah 2 finger gap sounds no good
thought the stock cord shockies would b able to handle a drop that sits just
on the wheel, this isnt for cornering or netin just phat look!

[razaman]

ah 2 finger gap sounds no good
thought the stock cord shockies would b able to handle a drop that sits just
on the wheel, this isnt for cornering or netin just phat look!

I'm not entirely sure how much travel will be left in the stock shocks with the kind of drop you're talking about, 2.5-3 inches. With that kind of drop those springs are going to be quite stiff which means you'll wear out the shocks quicker.

You would need to worry about where int he shaft the shock is operating, if it's going to bottom out and if the spring will remain captive when you go over bumps.

Have you considered a camber kit? - you'll most likely need it that low.

The lower you go the more fun ($$) it gets! :D

Raz

[cda96]

yer considered the camber too
ill go shoppin around for quotes n stuff this week
lol $$$ yes the amount u spend on this sought of stuff can b endless
thanx raz !

[Dominik]

I have 3.5" drop all round, and the front still has a 2 finger gap. The back is under the guard though. If i could, i would get an extra inch off the front (so 3.5" rear and 4.5" front drop). But that wont be very practical (especially on stock shocks). I've just put a hole in my exhaust by running over a small metal object (maybe 5cm high - i thought it would pass under!), and passengers often complain about the harsh ride.

So perhaps a practical/even drop would be 2.5 rear, 3.5 front. It would almost be legal too...

[cda96]

ahh bummer... dam u must b low!!!!
so u think its a full inch diff. to get an even drop???

[razaman]

So perhaps a practical/even drop would be 2.5 rear, 3.5 front. It would almost be legal too...

Do you guys have the same 100mm law that we do? Although you can be under that with a low volume certificate. Costs about $250-350 for one and the height is specified in the cert.

Rza

[cda96]

i think it might be 111 or 112 off the top of my head
yer nope neva heard of a 'low volume certificate' down here, does sound like a
good idea, how low can u go with this certificate.. would certainly save pple
the worries of all the constant defects going around.

[h22a accord]

if u want a nice looking height with excellent handling on any type of road i would recommend getting what i just got.

king springs low springs and monroe gas shocks.


this is perfectly legal and very comfortable on any type of road whilst handling like it is on rails.

I also have a kmac camber kit that i will get fitted soon.

[Dominik]

in NSW at least, the law is 100mm. And that goes for any part of the car. The RTA people have rollers on sticks with wheels that are 100mm diameter. They will try to roll it under the car, and if it makes contact with the underside of your car (exhaust etc) they will defect you.

I would *LOVE* to have a low volume certificate. Because in my eyes, having a low car is no more dangerous than having one of those monster 4WDs. Infact, to a pedestrian, it would be safer because you are more likely to go over the top of a lowered car, than a 4WD with the bumperbar at head-height. And people with low cars generally drive slower than standard height cars; especially on bad roads!

[razaman]

The low volume cert covers all modifications that fall outside certain guidlines. You can pay one fee for multiple (all actually) modifications. The certifier will rivet a plate to the chassis - near the VIN stating the modifications that are covered. If you get more mods done after getting a cert you will need a new cert.

This can include:

- Tyres greater than 5% diameter change.
- The use of wheel spacers.
- Offset greater than 20mm of original
- Less than 100mm off the ground, does not include kits and the like - chasis components only.
- Increase of 20% or more engine power
- Engine swaps
- Seat rail modifcation
- Front/rear/side impact changes
- Drive train conversion
- Some brakin systems

etc etc

Of course they all have to be "safe" to pass.

[cda96]

orite peeps need sum help now
went looking around town 2dai and nobody will go lower than 40-50mm
without suggesting coilovers or compressing :S
basically installation is no prob i can get it dun i just need dam springs
3.5 front and 2.5 mayb 2.75 rear

[cda96]

ne1 from melbourne no where i can get custom springs done?????????????