NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

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NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

Postby shirtz » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:40 am

hi guys, ive been chasing some coilovers for ahile and some have come up in my (limited!) budget. seller says the max they can go down is 40mm. i have a na8 with clapped out bilsteins and doing some quick measuring makes me think 40mm isnt going to get the look im after. i dont want hella flush or anything but id like the tyres somewhat close to the guards. anyone go 40mm and can share a picture? i have 15s with 195/50

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Re: NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

Postby shirtz » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:18 am

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fyi my seemingly really high stock ride height
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Re: NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

Postby 93_Clubman » Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:53 pm

Just had a look at my NA8 Clubman (with 15" wheels & Bilsteins still fitted) & gap between top of tyre & guard lip is similar, particularly comparing pics, but it looks a bit less by eye. Hopefully someone will have a pic showing 40mm lower than stock, but if not there might be one in here if you've not already had a look: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=33059

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Re: NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

Postby LiteIsRite » Sun Jul 08, 2018 3:06 pm

Possibly something like this...

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I can't provide measurements however, as this was how my car was when I bought it 5 years ago. While it looks great, I've since changed to a more comfortable (and higher) suspension setup.
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Re: NA 40mm lower than stock. what will it look like?

Postby shirtz » Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:28 pm

thank you both!

if thats around 40mm then id be happy :D


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