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Old 25 September 2011, 05:19 PM
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Hi all
now ive recently de-marmited my car by taking off all the stickers im thinking of changing the look of my bug another way?
Whats the general opinion of lowering? im thinking of dropping it by 30mm
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Old 25 September 2011, 05:28 PM
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I think it definetly needs lowering mate, it will look a lot better as well as handle better, go for some coilovers or a decent set of springs.
Old 25 September 2011, 05:29 PM
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As above lower and nice 18" alloys will finish your car nicely


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Old 25 September 2011, 05:30 PM
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Lower it!!!! Instant smiles

Some people will say it wont handle as well but i can safely say that mine handles better than standard with the coilovers, whiteline arb's and poly bushes. Besides unless you track it or drive like a tit on public roads you wont notice plus the improvement in looks is massive.

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Originally Posted by jura11
As above lower and nice 18" alloys will finish your car nicely


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Old 25 September 2011, 05:55 PM
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Bug WRX's always look like they are on stilts from the factory LOL My first change was to Eibach springs which lowered it nicely

Is that a blob scoop ??

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Old 25 September 2011, 06:36 PM
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definately lower it....after a refurb on my calipers this is my next step
Old 25 September 2011, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Midlife......
Bug WRX's always look like they are on stilts from the factory LOL My first change was to Eibach springs which lowered it nicely

Is that a blob scoop ??

Shaun
I have changed it to a bigger scoop cos the standard one is tiny
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Old 25 September 2011, 07:10 PM
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i guess if i lower it ive gotta lose the mud flaps ?
Old 25 September 2011, 07:13 PM
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Mine rub on the floor when i corner but if you leave them on the car looks lower...
Old 25 September 2011, 07:15 PM
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No question drop it!!!
Old 25 September 2011, 08:23 PM
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lower it, all about dragging the mud flaps lol.
best looking scoop for a bug eye is the STi one, the wrx one is a bit too small, but the blob eye style one which you have (i had before) is a bit too big
also a small HT autos lip on the front works wonders

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Old 25 September 2011, 08:48 PM
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I was going to post a pic of yours Wiley
but thats just going tooooooo low
Old 25 September 2011, 09:04 PM
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no its not pete



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Old 25 September 2011, 09:08 PM
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Definatley lower it mate, my bugeye is dropped using Eibach springs and I don't think the ride has been effected too much. Ohh and I also have mud flaps fitted
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lower it, handles better and looks loads better mate
Old 25 September 2011, 09:17 PM
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lol at Wiley the picture *****
Old 25 September 2011, 09:20 PM
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you're worst than me pete, whenever theres an opportunity lol

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who me? as if
Old 25 September 2011, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by wiley
no its not pete



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BLOODY LOVE THIS MATE !!!!!!!
Old 25 September 2011, 10:36 PM
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......bumper now on my car

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Old 25 September 2011, 10:37 PM
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SORTED !!! I have just bought myself some Eibach lowering springs, thanks guys
Old 25 September 2011, 10:38 PM
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..just get the geometry sorted properly


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....and then lose the Blob scoop LOL
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