John16v Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 as the question says, how low could an escort be lowered and still handle and drive well? on 17's? john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I believe 40mm is the general concensus. Any lower and you'll need arch work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John16v Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 i wanna go lower than 40mm, hasnt simon h1 gone 65mm i aint sure tho john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonh1 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Yep I have, but I had to have the rear arches rolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John16v Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 will 65mm be ok on a 5door? how much were the arches if u can remember mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 How will going that low affect handling? and better ot worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southendboy Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I lowered my Mk6 60mm on 17s and ive got no probs at all. went straight down. Got G max springs and shocks from a place called Proven Products for £210 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Dave Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I lowered mine 60mm on 17's and they never catch unless you go over something that shouldn;t be there with 5 big people in the car. From what I've heard they only really catch if your wheels are 7.5 inch wide. I have the same kit, paid £220 for G-max springs and shocks (including fitting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John16v Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 sounds good chaps, does it run alrite on 17's 60mm lower with 5 ppl in the car? john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C6 CYA Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 drop it 80mm or beat leon if you dare!! na jokin aside get it down 60mm it should lk gd then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southendboy Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Mines ok fives up, and it only rubs then if i go over a bump. Are you gonna get the whole kit or just springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John16v Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 im lookin at either spring and damper kit.................or coilover i'll see what money permits john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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