OK this is a pic of my car at the moment Im really wanting to lower it but am unsure on what springs to get.... super or ultra low..... iv seen afew vls on superlows but they don't really look low enough........... This is about what i would like the height to be..... can anyone help me out?????? also would there be much rubbing when turning the wheel this low? edit: just noticed the my ps job is **** the way it looks like iv lowered the front more than the back :-P Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Mine sits pretty much exactly like that second pic. Clears everything fine but I'll let you know tomorrow if it scrubs or not.

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Depends on your wheel/tyre setup as to how much rubbing you will get. If your going to lower it make sure you do it properly with stortened shocks and lowered springs otherwise it will ride like a piece of sh1t. If your on a budget get superlows with new shocks, should cost around $1,000 installed. If you want to go real low like mine you need $4,000 to do it properly http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=81620

U'll defietly need to roll those front guards...and take full lock turning slowly so it doesnt rip the lip out of the front guard...rear should be fine if the rims are the right offset.....

How wide are your rims and tyres and what the offset?

Also mate if u r going to go that low in the rear u might need an adjustable pan hard rod to centre the diff? so it doesnt shudder on take off??? Jst another thought.....

Quote: Originally Posted by RSOL Also mate if u r going to go that low in the rear u might need an adjustable pan hard rod to centre the diff? so it doesnt shudder on take off??? Jst another thought..... Yip you definately need one of those if your going low. Otherwise your diff will be way off centre

Go ultra lows in the rear with super lows in the front. shortened shocks front and rear adjustable panhard rod for the rear and you'll be set! Oh nice plates also you uber leet nerd!

Quote: Originally Posted by RSOL U'll defietly need to roll those front guards...and take full lock turning slowly so it doesnt rip the lip out of the front guard...rear should be fine if the rims are the right offset..... Mine doesnt scrub at all in the front with an ET35 offset.

Also mate do u have anywhere over your side of the pond that custom makes springs? over in sydney there is KMAC in rockdale where i got my car lowered..... u tell them where how far u want to bring the guard down and they custom make your springs for u....$330 a set... Jst a thought...ive heard they also ship their springs....

Quote: Originally Posted by RSOL Also mate do u have anywhere over your side of the pond that custom makes springs? over in sydney there is KMAC in rockdale where i got my car lowered..... u tell them where how far u want to bring the guard down and they custom make your springs for u....$330 a set... Jst a thought...ive heard they also ship their springs.... Do they also allow you to chose the spring rating?

Quote: Originally Posted by Hingo Do they also allow you to chose the spring rating? No idea mate? best bet is to ring them....dnt have the number on me..KMAC suspension Rockdale sydney! they are on the Princess Highway Hope that helps....

Pics as promised. Please excuse the filth, it hasnt been washed since May. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i have no idea on my offset aye, its got 235 40 R18 tyres :-P iv emailed magandturbo bout the offset. Yea i got hook ups at repco so can get gt gas shocks quite cheap and some random guy at a beaurepaires liked the look of my vl when i was getting a wheel alignment done and he said he will hook me up with kingsprings :-P will i really need both sets of shocks iv heard ya only need shorter front ones :-P....... not too worried if i do need the rear as well since i got quoted bout 150 for them..... i think :-P VLHERO, thats exactly the hight i want lol..... whats your set up? Quote: Oh nice plates also you uber leet nerd! lol thats also photoshopped ;-) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Kings Ultralows (KHFL-22SSL front, KHPR-20SL rear), Pedders GSR shocks all round (9750 front, 9094 rear). You'll need short stroke shocks both front and rear, but more the rear in order to keep the spring captured. The offset should be stamped into the back of a spoke on your rims. Quote: Originally Posted by Hingo Oh nice plates also you uber leet nerd! How did you know they were chopped? They look just like every other NZ plate from where Im sitting.

Sweet, i just checked them and it says et42..... is that the offset? lol was a mission to check them as well. lucky the car isn't lowered already hmmm looks like im getting ultra lows then.... how much ground clearence do you have? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZMike Sweet, i just checked them and it says et42..... is that the offset? lol was a mission to check them as well. lucky the car isn't lowered already hmmm looks like im getting ultra lows then.... how much ground clearence do you have? About 120mm at the lowest point (exhaust). Easily legal. Yeah ET42 is your offset, not sure how that will affect your lowering as it means the wheels are 7mm further inboard than mine (ET35). ET35 is the same as genuine Holden/HSV rims. BTW dont bother with GT Gas shocks, their a complete waste of time and money. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

hmmmmm ill see if my mate can get pedders gsr shocks instock then lol. are they usually more expencive than gt gases tho? so if its 7mm inboard would that mean it would be harder to rub the guards then???? :-P sweet as long as its higher than 100mm im happy :-)

My GSR's cost me $342 for the front inserts and $220 for the rear shocks. A bit expensive, but their the only shock that will handle such a high spring rate without going to adjuctables. I rang every shock manufacturer I could think of and was told by every single one that they couldnt offer me anything that would be suitable for my application. And thats coming from people who are supposed to try and sell me stuff! My GT Gas front struts lasted a mere 40,000 kays before collapsing due to being unsuitable for my old Superlows. The rears were simply too soft for my liking. Dont forget you'll also need an adjustable panhard rod if you havent already got one. 7mm inboard may well mean that the rims are 7mm further away from the outer guard, but also means that they are 7mm closer to the strut body in the front and the inner guard in the rear. The inner guard is where most people have problems with tyre scrubbage. I was a bit worried about getting pinged for the ride height before putting the springs in, but once I got it on the ground and measured it I was stoked with being well above legal ride height while still tucking the tyres nicely up behind the guards.