Lowering the R

sciroccorocket · Post by **sciroccorocket** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:47 pm

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

Chungster · Post by **Chungster** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:04 pm

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

sciroccorocket · Post by **sciroccorocket** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:36 pm

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

Ryy · Post by **Ryy** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:02 pm

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.

Chungster · Post by **Chungster** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:04 pm

Ryy wrote:Is the standard R lower than a standard Roc?

Yes. It's 15mm lower.

wigit · Post by **wigit** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:28 pm

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

sciroccorocket · Post by **sciroccorocket** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:55 pm

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

sciroccoR25 · Post by **sciroccoR25** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:18 pm

wouldnt recomend it

sciroccorocket · Post by **sciroccorocket** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:36 pm

sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it

yeah I dont think ill bother

Jane · Post by **Jane** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:55 pm

sciroccorocket wrote:
sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it
yeah I dont think ill bother

Carry on driving your Go-kart then

Never had a problem with mine, same springs as Chungsters

Chungster · Post by **Chungster** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:57 pm

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.

sciroccoR25 · Post by **sciroccoR25** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:48 pm

2 many speed bumps and ...bad roads here in sweden

go-cart pff

Chungster · Post by **Chungster** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:56 pm

sciroccoR25 wrote: 2 many speed bumps and ...bad roads here in sweden go-cart pff

That's fair enough!!!

sciroccorocket · Post by **sciroccorocket** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:47 pm

Jane wrote:
sciroccorocket wrote:
sciroccoR25 wrote:wouldnt recomend it
yeah I dont think ill bother
Carry on driving your Go-kart then
Never had a problem with mine, same springs as Chungsters

do you live in Holland ?

jonallen628 · Post by **jonallen628** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:26 pm

Scirocco R on VW Racing Springs

Scirocco R Sport Springs LR.jpg

Scirocco R Sport Springs 2 LR.jpg

Chungster · Post by **Chungster** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:32 pm

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??

jonallen628 · Post by **jonallen628** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:07 am

No i don't know the owner, VWR sent me the photos.

Turboweasel · Post by **Turboweasel** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:00 am

Does anyone know who makes the lowering springs for VWR and by how much is it lowered?

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:24 am

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.

Turboweasel · Post by **Turboweasel** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:41 am

@ Chungster.

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

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