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 supergti6
Newbie  Location: plymouth Registered: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 33 Status: Offline |
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hey ladies and gents looking at lowing my gti 6 , i dont know weather to go for 40 or 60mm all round...its sat on 15 inch cyclones , any ideas how low i should go and if so is there anything else i should change to make the suspension stronger in the process ________________________________________ Team work makes a dream work |
 Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 00:37
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simonjames
Seasoned Pro  Location: Whitland S.Wales Registered: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 6,219 Status: Offline |
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Up to 30mm on the standard shocks depending on what sort of mileage they've done, entirely up to you how low you go then if you change the shocks as well ________________________________________ All South Wales Members Click HereTeam Supercharged Black RALLYE ™ (Click Here for Build Project) MY EBAY ITEMS 07943066306 |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 00:43
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mikeygti6
Newbie Location: bridgend Registered: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 46 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Its down too personal choice mines got spax on the front gmax on the back dropped 60mm on the front bout 80mm on the back on 17s looks sweet |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 15:12
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
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doesn't "handle" though does it  as simon said, stick to 25-30mm max if you still want some ride quality, and if you drive the nice a and B roads you have in Devon I'd leave it standard as you'll need all the travel you can get  Spax and Gmax, epic damper choice  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 15:16
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mikeygti6
Newbie Location: bridgend Registered: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 46 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I didnt put them on it was done when I bought the car looks great I cant fault it on the ace alloys aswell whats wrong with them then |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 20:55
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #6
drive a standard one and you'll soon find out ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 21:48
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mikeygti6
Newbie Location: bridgend Registered: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 46 Status: Offline |
Post #7
K no probs m8 as I bought it as a project I havent actually driven it yet only cost me 350 for a mint ph1 diablo red bargain or what. Bought as a non runner |
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Posted 17th Oct 2010 at 23:35
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phil b
Seasoned Pro  Location: Market Drayton Registered: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 3,090 Status: Offline |
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I must say mine sits about 45-50 lower on the rear and about 40mm on front, maybe a tad lower....... When the coils were fresh it handled like on rails (my mate rob would vouch for that) compared to my tired 100k Std setup now that setup had my wishbones pointing towards each other just a dickhair higher than level so it is within he centre of gravity of te car, although due to damper failure not back it bounces off the bumpstops as of late so I'm replacing with billies to get drivability back but keep it how I like it And as ben306 will tell you too low kills driveshafts  Paul at skip browns would sell you their fastroad setup which is a 30mm drop over standard, so if it's good for them it'd be spot on for you ________________________________________ '97 PH1 'Sigma Blue' 306 GTI 6 project 'Tooters'194.2bhp 127.6 dB '96 PH1 'Black Noir' 306 DTurbo (project in permenant storage) '94 300tdi LR Discovery (project gone dead and buried) '99 td5 LR Discovery 2 (trailer tug and family bus) project 'in the garage getting chassis welded' (again) The 6 can go fast, the disco can go anywhere Built: 9 January 1997 - that's a Thursday Skip Brown cars: tarporley Cheshire Tel: 01829 720492 add me --> philbrindley85@hotmail.com TEAM: Snapper  |
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Posted 20th Oct 2010 at 14:48
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supergti6
Newbie Location: plymouth Registered: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 33 Status: Offline |
Post #9
i used to have a 106 gti which was 85mm on the rear and 60 on the front, i like the lowerd look and im not to fussed about ride quality to be honsest , and the roads are shit in devon welsh pug all bloody potholes ...think im gonna go 60mm alround, ________________________________________ Team work makes a dream work |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 18:24
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #10
rofl, I have driven in Devon and Cornwall, I'd not lower whatsoever ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 21:58
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alpha1ba
Regular Location: East Coast Registered: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 162 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Dunno how low exactly mine are (Bilsten lowered) but I can feel my bollox scraping along the floor! looks the biz tho ________________________________________ Never argue with an idiot because they will bring you down to their level and beat you every time with experience! |
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Posted 19th Nov 2010 at 22:04
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supergti6
Newbie Location: plymouth Registered: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 33 Status: Offline |
Post #12
its gonne have to be low! how easy is the torsion bar on these bad boys?________________________________________ Team work makes a dream work |
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Posted 22nd Nov 2010 at 03:48
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bigbadbowen
Seasoned Pro  Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,753 Status: Offline |
Post #13
supergti6 wrote: its gonne have to be low! how easy is the torsion bar on these bad boys? Pain in the arse - prob rusted right up - and if its a sea side car then no chance - it will be fvcked |
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Posted 22nd Nov 2010 at 03:55
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simonjames
Seasoned Pro Location: Whitland S.Wales Registered: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 6,219 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Easy as long as it aint seized ________________________________________ All South Wales Members Click HereTeam Supercharged Black RALLYE ™ (Click Here for Build Project) MY EBAY ITEMS 07943066306 |
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Posted 22nd Nov 2010 at 03:55
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supergti6
Newbie Location: plymouth Registered: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 33 Status: Offline |
Post #15
right cheers for all your advice im goin for 60mm low and slow haha, like the handling you can get from a lowered car ________________________________________ Team work makes a dream work |
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Posted 29th Nov 2010 at 23:44
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #16
I'm not using this as an excuse to post a picture of my car, but as and example of how I like my 306 to sit.Mine is lowered on "cheap" adjustable coilovers from eBay (cost around £150) and the ride, IMO is perfect. It's been lowered around 50mm all round IIRC (GKZ 206 may remember) This pic was taken this weekend and has 55 profile tyres on the back and 50 on the front, I think that makes a small difference too.  ________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 29th Nov 2010 at 23:50
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #17
looks ok but i bet it understeers like a b*tch  |
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Posted 30th Nov 2010 at 00:09
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I haven't experienced any understeer  ________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 30th Nov 2010 at 00:20
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #19
you dont drive hard enough ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 30th Nov 2010 at 00:24
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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Grip != Handling.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 30th Nov 2010 at 00:24
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manthos
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
Post #21
I love driving down the B roads and thats what these cars are built for at the end of the day... Ive lowered it 40mm all round and would never go lower as you'll loose performance on B roads. as ive strpped it out its probably sitting between 35 and 40 and its perfect on cyclones with 195/50/15you'll appeciate the car more if you dont go lower than 40mm unless you live in perfect roand land with dead smooth roads then dont go lower ________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 30th Nov 2010 at 00:47
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supergti6
Newbie Location: plymouth Registered: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 33 Status: Offline |
Post #22
well cheers for the pic mate nice ride. and seein as yours is 50 i am deffo goin lower , i just like the lowerd look and handling ... i work at a garage so i can get fairly cheap decent tyres for grip again thankx for your advice________________________________________ Team work makes a dream work |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2010 at 02:31
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arigti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Wiltshire Registered: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 2,365 Status: Offline |
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jammamayhew wrote: I like this pic VERY much Jamma! Could have moved that telegraph pole  ________________________________________ I Live for the 306TEAM CHERRY PINK RALLYE 2008 BMW ///M 320d |
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Posted 7th Dec 2010 at 00:16
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
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arigti6 wrote: I like this pic VERY much Jamma! Me too   BTW I know you drive a diablo too, but you have to admit it's the best colour by far ________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 7th Dec 2010 at 00:14
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Just fitted my AST's and wound the front to 10mm higher than the Konis put them, aka back at standard ride height again  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 7th Dec 2010 at 00:19
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