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Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:47 pm
by sciroccorocket
has anyone had any ground clearance problems after lowering the R, I have caught the front spoiler twice now and reversing out of my drive my son reckons I only have about 5mm clearance, I'm now worried lowering it for obvious reasons

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:04 pm
by Chungster
I've scraped the bottom lip of the front bumper already post lowering but it was quite a steep angle that did it. Not had probs with anything else. Using H&R 35mm springs :)

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:36 pm
by sciroccorocket
Chungster wrote:I've scraped the bottom lip of the front bumper already post lowering but it was quite a steep angle that did it. Not had probs with anything else. Using H&R 35mm springs :)
Ok thanks

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:02 pm
by Ryy
Is the standard R lower than a standard Roc?

I've had my GT lowered 35mm and it's perfect for scraping on the top of curbs. Especially if it's a parking space that dips more than usual into the curb. First time I panicked about ripping the front bumper off. I think it's a lower bumper than standard ones though.

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:04 pm
by Chungster
Ryy wrote:Is the standard R lower than a standard Roc?
Yes. It's 15mm lower.

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:28 pm
by wigit
rocket since i've had round 2 with the lowering stick i have pointed out the front bumper issue to those who have asked about coilovers on there R as they want more than H&Rs (they have been warned and know who they are), have you got any scope for doing the low clearance bit at an angle as the way the front sweeps back at the head lights effectively means you cane reduce the front overhang, this technique is very useful :)

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:55 pm
by sciroccorocket
wigit wrote:rocket since i've had round 2 with the lowering stick i have pointed out the front bumper issue to those who have asked about coilovers on there R as they want more than H&Rs (they have been warned and know who they are), have you got any scope for doing the low clearance bit at an angle as the way the front sweeps back at the head lights effectively means you cane reduce the front overhang, this technique is very useful :)
Great idea that might just do the trick Ill give it a go tomorrow, well providing i get my stitches out I had a bit of an off on the mountain bike and split my knee open

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:18 pm
by sciroccoR25
wouldnt recomend it ;)

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:36 pm
by sciroccorocket
sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it ;)
yeah I dont think ill bother

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:55 pm
by Jane
sciroccorocket wrote:
sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it ;)
yeah I dont think ill bother
Carry on driving your Go-kart then :lol:
Never had a problem with mine, same springs as Chungsters

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:57 pm
by Chungster
ETTO eh.

I think it looks 100 times better with the lowering springs.

the initial "modified" launch pics of the R looking slammed was total con. The standard stance is 4x4 esque.

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:48 pm
by sciroccoR25
;) 2 many speed bumps and ...bad roads here in sweden :P go-cart pff :P

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:56 pm
by Chungster
sciroccoR25 wrote:;) 2 many speed bumps and ...bad roads here in sweden :P go-cart pff :P
That's fair enough!!! :)

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:47 pm
by sciroccorocket
Jane wrote:
sciroccorocket wrote:
sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it ;)
yeah I dont think ill bother
Carry on driving your Go-kart then :lol:
Never had a problem with mine, same springs as Chungsters
do you live in Holland ?

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:26 pm
by jonallen628
Scirocco R on VW Racing Springs
Scirocco R Sport Springs LR.jpg
Scirocco R Sport Springs 2 LR.jpg

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:32 pm
by Chungster
jonallen628 wrote:Scirocco R on VW Racing Springs
Scirocco R Sport Springs LR.jpg
Scirocco R Sport Springs 2 LR.jpg
Do you know the owner of this car??

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:07 am
by jonallen628
No i don't know the owner, VWR sent me the photos.

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:00 am
by Turboweasel
Does anyone know who makes the lowering springs for VWR and by how much is it lowered?

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:24 am
by Deacon
Turboweasel wrote:Does anyone know who makes the lowering springs for VWR and by how much is it lowered?
They always used to be KW's.

Re: Lowering the R

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:41 am
by Turboweasel
@ Chungster.

Whats the ride quality like on the H&R's?