Struggling to lower rear :(

[Enuo]

What profile tires are you running?

 

[AshDC]

progress so far. springs sound like there rubbing. one of rear tires looks like its rubbing on the wheels arch but im not low enough for that so i dunno where the marks on outside of tire are coming from :/ still got front coilies to go on. and next month will have to buy panhard rod but skint atm so gona have to wait.

 

[AshDC]

What profile tires are you running?

uhm im not too sure ill look later!

 

[Enuo]

You can't run a polo rear coilover setup without a adjustable panhard rod mate, if I were you I'd swap back to standard setup before you drive it til you get one

 

[Enuo]

I have 60 profile tires and that takes most of the harshness out of my ride comfort... if you're on stretched tyres that'll make ride harsh

 

[AshDC]

I have 60 profile tires and that takes most of the harshness out of my ride comfort... if you're on stretched tyres that'll make ride harsh

na im not on stretched tires. ill get ordering one on dayday then. just less holiday spending money

edit: surly its ok for like a week tho until i get paid. i havnt got the energy to change everythinggg over yet again

 

[Enuo]

Rubbing tires still makes it too dangerous to drive imo. You could knock the arch lip in with a hammer to give a bit more clearance but it's a bodge.

 

[AshDC]

Rubbing tires still makes it too dangerous to drive imo. You could knock the arch lip in with a hammer to give a bit more clearance but it's a bodge.

im just gona give it a little roll but defo not with a hammer.

 

[MicrAde]

You can't run a polo rear coilover setup without a adjustable panhard rod mate, if I were you I'd swap back to standard setup before you drive it til you get one

Or raise coilies up to std ride height

 

[AshDC]

Or raise coilies up to std ride height

dammnnn. yet more money to spend jesus. ill go back on steels tomorrow or whenever i got the patience to

 

[MicrAde]

dammnnn. yet more money to spend jesus. ill go back on steels tomorrow or whenever i got the patience to

You'll get there in the end Ash and think "Yep, so worth it"

 

[Enuo]

just wind coilies right up for now like ade said, no cost involved

 

[AshDC]

just wind coilies right up for now like ade said, no cost involved

still gotta buy the rod which is like £80. my next payday was meant to go toward the holiday and insurance but ah well

 

[Enuo]

Go for massive rake til then, only problem is the inertia bobbin in the seat belts locks up the belt and makes it VERY hard to pull the belts out haha

 

[JoeK11]

At least winding the coilies up a bit til payday is free and having them not rubbing will make then less harsh

 

[AshDC]

At least winding the coilies up a bit til payday is free and having them not rubbing will make then less harsh

I'll sort it out thursday when iv not got work. Rather be on the safe side than nackerd tires

 

[r-reg-sr]

You can buy softer springs

or gumshields

 

[h701micra]

or gumshields

Gets my vote

 

[AshDC]

whos idea was it to make coilies sooo stiff -.- doing my head right in now. was actually considering just selling the micra and getting a corsa. dont wana spend even more moneyy on a little micra just for comfy lows. spent too much as it is.

 

[skymera]

whos idea was it to make coilies sooo stiff -.- doing my head right in now. was actually considering just selling the micra and getting a corsa. dont wana spend even more moneyy on a little micra just for comfy lows. spent too much as it is.

Coilies mean you drive slow everywhere

 

[EnterScott]

whos idea was it to make coilies sooo stiff -.- doing my head right in now. was actually considering just selling the micra and getting a corsa. dont wana spend even more moneyy on a little micra just for comfy lows. spent too much as it is.

Keep calm and embrace the stiff ride

 

[karlj]

whos idea was it to make coilies sooo stiff -.- doing my head right in now. was actually considering just selling the micra and getting a corsa. dont wana spend even more moneyy on a little micra just for comfy lows. spent too much as it is.

They were designed for a different car, if you want a comfy low ride you're best off doing it properly

 

[frank]

They were designed for a different car, if you want a comfy low ride you're best off doing it properly

they,re gonna be just as stiff when fitted to a corsa/polo surely karl ? they are designed for track use i guess (and boy racers )

 

[AshDC]

Everytime you hit the slightest little bump. Not even a pothole its just a BANG. I can't even relax driving. All I think is like ****! What was that noise

 

[h701micra]

Drive faster. Glide over potholes

 

[karlj]

they,re gonna be just as stiff when fitted to a corsa/polo surely karl ? they are designed for track use i guess (and boy racers )

But won't the different weight and setup effect it

 

[h701micra]

Still stiff regardless. Made for the track goers. Where low and stiff is an important part of it

 

[karlj]

Ok, suppose that's why they've never been developed for the micra

 

[Enuo]

I've offered to help you look at it, I've got same setup and I'm not much less comfy than before.

 

[JoeK11]

Mine aren't bad either, you just seem to have bought really stiff coilies. That or somethings wrong with your car... Since you were saying alto etc didn't even lower it.

 

[AshDC]

I'll just put up with it. Stiff ride is jdm I guess

 

[AshDC]

Mine aren't bad either, you just seem to have bought really stiff coilies. That or somethings wrong with your car... Since you were saying alto etc didn't even lower it.

mine are massivly bad. on a normal road i can cope with them. just when you hit some little pot holes and lumps

 

[Enuo]

Putting on stiffer springs and shocks will make the ride stiffer mate, that's why they are higher standard, can use softer springs.

 

[Kamarley]

Get the fattest person you know hit him over the head with a hammer, tie him up and stuff him in your boot and leave hi there trust me that will be low!


Disclaimer: no fat people were harmed in the making of the lowered Micra. Also we do not condone kidnap or violence.

 

[AshDC]

anyone know if halfords sell wheel arches as iv got a little too much poke so gona have to stick some on!

 

[karlj]

anyone know if halfords sell wheel arches as iv got a little too much poke so gona have to stick some on!

I've never seen them there

 

[JoeK11]

Roll your arches a bit?

 

[h701micra]

anyone know if halfords sell wheel arches as iv got a little too much poke so gona have to stick some on!

Halfords sell something actually useful? Have you considered a career in stand up comedy?

 

[AshDC]

Roll your arches a bit?

i could but it still wouldnt be enough to cover the tread.

 

[h701micra]

How much you got showing?

 

[AshDC]

How much you got showing?

probably about 2 inches. maybe a little more

 

[karlj]

How much you got showing?

probably about 2 inches. maybe a little more

Hahahahahaha

 

[AshDC]

Hahahahahaha

actually just had a good look at it and its about inch and half so you can stop laughing now ahaha!

 

[h701micra]

How have you got 50mm showing?

Without giggling

 

[MicrAde]

actually just had a good look at it and its about inch and half so you can stop laughing now ahaha!

Laughing harder!

 

[AshDC]

How have you got 50mm showing?

Without giggling

ha i though it was 2 inches from what i remember but checked it and its not.

 

[h701micra]

I've got 2 inch showing but thats coz its half impreza

 

[MicrAde]

I've got 2 inch showing but thats coz its half impreza

I don't call 2" imprezive

 

[Enuo]

ha i though it was 2 inches from what i remember but checked it and its not.

Is that 2" front and rear?

 

[skymera]

I'll just put up with it. Stiff ride is jdm I guess

How does stiff ride = JDM