Classics with 17"s show yourselves!
 

I have recently lowered my car by 30mm on 17 inch new age rims. The car handles loads better but it doesnt appear to look any lower!

Could you please post pics of your classic with 17s and detail what suspension setup you have so i can compare.

Thanks

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...rch2012348.jpg

This is mine on 17`s. I have standard sti shocks, with Apex lowering springs. They are supposed to be 35mm but couldnt tell you for definate.

I have a 2000 turbo, are the stis lower as standard? That looks a lot lower than mine at the back

I was told the sti has a slightly lower ride height, but honestly couldnt tell you.
I do have a set of lowering springs for the rear from my last classic.
where abouts are you, as you are welcome to try them out

I have TEIN Springs

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...m/ea60bda7.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...m/P1060818.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...7/4457135a.jpg

17" alloys with 30mm apex lowering springs not quite low enough IMO

Mine lowerd on Cusco coilovers approx 35mm
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...Newpics004.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...7/DSC_0023.jpg

im liking the de-spoilered look, a little m3 spoiler on there would look awsome !

17s, lowered on Apex -35mm springs

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...run2012011.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...9/DSCF4926.jpg

Here's my Type r when I bought her on std WRX struts and Tein S-tecs. Absolutely TERRIBLE on all but smooth roads. Otherwise crashing on the bump stops, and poor overall grip levels due to the adverse handling induced by the overlowering

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u...P1000924sm.jpg

Here it is on 'red' STi struts and P1 springs (1" lowered). Sooo much better :)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y...0/P1010132.JPG

my type r is very crashy on the back roads too, what springs and shocks do you rec? and when you say red sti shocks are these off the new age?

The shocks are late (V5/V6) red coloured, combo'd with P1 springs

The springs were produced for the P1 and are not as firm as the STi's which are bouncy on UK B-roads etc. The P1 spring will give more of a 'float' firm, but comfortable and compliant :)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O...0/P1000979.JPG

what sort of money are the p1 springs there and where can they be bought ?

Cheers. The boot is wrapped in matt black vinyl. May get a carbon M3 lip in the future:cool:

~£170, but finding some BN now is tricky. Scoobyparts had the set I bought, but those were the last set.

Used ones are around though, and the thing with springs they don't wear out anything like the dampers.

I think the P1 springs (and red struts) are hands down one of the best solutions for a road going classic :)

I may have too look into these, cheers for the advice

Both on KYB's with eibach pro's.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...d/b20c427f.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/4d0bcf49.jpg

It's slightly lower by several mm after fitting Ohlin's Suspension Can you see the Difference? :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...DSC_0334-1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...c/DSC_1007.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...c/DSC_1008.jpg

And now it's settled:thumb:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...98471527_n.jpg


Michael

Cheers guys I'll post mine when I get back from this course, from what I have seen tho these look abit lower than mine:(

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/...9/DSCF0075.jpg

she's on standard shocks with tein s techs

Is that an HT Autos 22b front bumper in the first image?

reason I'm asking is I do fancy one, but would like to know if they are an easy fitment etc

KYB adjustable shocks, and 25mm Pi lowering springs.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...424800x423.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...844640x360.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...843640x360.jpg

Ah mine looks similar to jimbobs

17's, on eibache lowering springs and kyb shocks

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3.../Skeggi043.jpg

then for comparison, same shocks and springs but 18's

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...1102009238.jpg


and further comparison, pre lowered on 17's

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3.../spikeedit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0/IMAG0383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0/IMAG0184.jpg

KYB Adjustables and P1 Red springs.

mine with the best wheels for a silver classic imo

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/jygee25/009.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/jygee25/006.jpg

Nah bud, it came with a car from japan. HT Autos make quality stuff as long as i know, shouldn't be a problem me thinks.

Best for any Scooby ;)

mine running standard shocks and tein springs
http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/a...x/SDC11351.jpg

Beaut m8!!!