Lowering...would you do it? or do it again on your next car? - Page 4

940Graeme · Dec 15th, 2014, 00:03

No.

That is all.

RobbieH · Dec 15th, 2014, 12:53

Have I done it, yes. This has been the first and only time so far I've modified a car. But I did a lot of researching first before taking the plunge.

Why; partly looks, partly to improve the handling.

Am I happy with the outcome; yes. It suits ME not you.

Would I do it again: maybe; depends on the car, my circumstances. I'd do my research , make my decision, live with the consequences.

I modify many things in MY life: the house, the garden, computers, operating systems, home theatre, bikes. I am an individual. If you don't like what I do, tough. I'm not forcing you to do the same, nor would I expect vice versa.

Thank heavens for those that do like to tinker, modify and play with their life. I can't think of how it would be otherwise. Booorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring.

blackrevolver · Dec 15th, 2014, 13:06

The day I start worrying about a few inches gap between car body and wheel, will likely be when I have a mid life crisis and use just for men.

Although there's no denying on certain cars it looks slick yet I've just installed a new front suspension using oem specs and my 98 s70 runs like a dream so people can talk about science yet I've been in lowered sport cars, such as Supras, Audis and they run like **** over regular roads.

Ride quality is a personal preference, as is styling, that's why these sectors make big profits yet for the most part I'll rather listen to the car manufacturers on what offers the best ride quality for the car they produced.

XC70Bob · Dec 16th, 2014, 15:29

lowering a car is not something I would consider these days, with all the pot holes and speed restricting humps and bumps installed on the roads I think its more likely my XC70 will need even more ground clearance.
Mind you have had some laughs watching the local boy racers trying to get on or off the estate in their lowered cars now that all roads have numerous speed humps installed.

Dec 15th, 2014, 00:03	#31
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	No. That is all. __________________ Graeme 2007 XC90 SE 1998 940 Celebration

Dec 15th, 2014, 12:53	#32
RobbieH Two wheeled lycra lout Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salford View Photos By: RobbieH	Have I done it, yes. This has been the first and only time so far I've modified a car. But I did a lot of researching first before taking the plunge. Why; partly looks, partly to improve the handling. Am I happy with the outcome; yes. It suits ME not you. Would I do it again: maybe; depends on the car, my circumstances. I'd do my research , make my decision, live with the consequences. I modify many things in MY life: the house, the garden, computers, operating systems, home theatre, bikes. I am an individual. If you don't like what I do, tough. I'm not forcing you to do the same, nor would I expect vice versa. Thank heavens for those that do like to tinker, modify and play with their life. I can't think of how it would be otherwise. Booorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring. __________________ Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user. 54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back.

Dec 15th, 2014, 13:06	#33
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	The day I start worrying about a few inches gap between car body and wheel, will likely be when I have a mid life crisis and use just for men. Although there's no denying on certain cars it looks slick yet I've just installed a new front suspension using oem specs and my 98 s70 runs like a dream so people can talk about science yet I've been in lowered sport cars, such as Supras, Audis and they run like **** over regular roads. Ride quality is a personal preference, as is styling, that's why these sectors make big profits yet for the most part I'll rather listen to the car manufacturers on what offers the best ride quality for the car they produced.

Dec 16th, 2014, 15:29	#34
XC70Bob XC70 SE lux D5 Last Online: May 7th, 2024 08:57 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mansfield, notts	lowering a car is not something I would consider these days, with all the pot holes and speed restricting humps and bumps installed on the roads I think its more likely my XC70 will need even more ground clearance. Mind you have had some laughs watching the local boy racers trying to get on or off the estate in their lowered cars now that all roads have numerous speed humps installed.

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