Question for those that have lowered by 30mm

Grumps

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It'll drop it 15mm. Your just loosing a further 15mm. :thumbsup:
 

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Mine bottomed out a few times on the Lake run on standard suspension. Like the lowered look, but not (for me) practical on a daily use car.:(
Are you sure your shocks are OK, my 2.8 is lowered by 30mm and didn't bottom out once, the 2.0l that I had used to bottom out on a few points on my run to work, once I refreshed all the suspension it stopped
 

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Are you sure your shocks are OK, my 2.8 is lowered by 30mm and didn't bottom out once, the 2.0l that I had used to bottom out on a few points on my run to work, once I refreshed all the suspension it stopped
Ditto mate.
 

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Are you sure your shocks are OK, my 2.8 is lowered by 30mm and didn't bottom out once, the 2.0l that I had used to bottom out on a few points on my run to work, once I refreshed all the suspension it stopped
Exactly the same with mine. My shocks were knackered and I used to get sparks flying, new shocks and it's not bottomed out once.
 

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FEBI BILSTEIN Top Strut Mounting aluminium or cast iron? Any experiences?
 

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Are you sure your shocks are OK,
No, not sure at all. Thought spring travel was ultimately limited by the spring rather than damper though. Appreciate if damper is weak it is likely "easier" for spring to allow overall travel. Believe I have original setup, so agree most likely would benefit from renewal; on the list!!:thumbsup:
 

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Slow as you go over bumps with a 30 mm drop - all should be fine.
 

Sean d

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No, not sure at all. Thought spring travel was ultimately limited by the spring rather than damper though. Appreciate if damper is weak it is likely "easier" for spring to allow overall travel. Believe I have original setup, so agree most likely would benefit from renewal; on the list!!:thumbsup:
The shocks will make all the difference if you are bottoming out at speed
 
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