how low are ya?

HI-RES · 16-02-2004, 05:46 PM

I have 16" ROH rims and 1.5" king lowered springs (std suspension).
Its still to high though!

When the storms hit brissy a few weeks back and bush tree in the front yard got ripped out and landed on my car (its all fixed now), despite how pissed off I was....the weight of the tree pushed the springs down on the front so much the top of the tyre was sitting above the wheel arch. Now that looked noice! When the car got fixed it looked so high in comparison!
another 1" or so would suffice, seeing I dont have a bodykit (prospects arent lookin too flash) I figure just drop it on its guts instead :twisted:

If I put adjustable konis on can I go lower or do u need lower springs (superlows available?) as well.

Nate · 16-02-2004, 06:53 PM

As low as you go, as low as you go (go the foo's)

I heard konis are a bit over rated. any comments??

JBT · 16-02-2004, 08:43 PM

Don't know how they will be on the Astina but Koni sport adjustables made my 95 MX-5 into a different (as in wow!!) car. Improved the ride and the handling has gone from triffic to spectacular.

mrpayner · 16-02-2004, 09:27 PM

A few ppl here have the Koni yellows in their ride.. check with Cosmo Dude, Rupewrecht and there's possibly another one or 2 that have these dampers.. [Critter maybe, he's got a BJ SP20].

Myself... I went between 2" and 2½" lower.. it does look great and I have included a photo of before and after to give you a comparison of what a BA Astina looks like..

Cheers
AP

Dogo · 16-02-2004, 09:32 PM

my car, but I cant take the credit for this :

"hows this for low" ( 1.3mb )

'nuff said :wink:

sik astina · 16-02-2004, 09:40 PM

back in the days when tony owned it

:mrgreen:

Dogo · 16-02-2004, 10:23 PM

obviously :P

BigBoyLemonade · 16-02-2004, 11:24 PM

hehehehehe... yeah never cut 3" springs in half and run honda civic 14" rims

I learnt the hard way... but geezzz we never laughed so hard

MrShadow · 17-02-2004, 10:32 AM

How low am I? Let's just say I'm riding in the Jet Stream, but that's gonna change as of next year...

Critter · 17-02-2004, 08:28 PM

The Koni's are just fabulous.

But you would need lower springs as well.

The Koni's just damp the springs as needed.

Cosmo Dude · 17-02-2004, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPayner

Damn, was my car that high too

ops:
And yeah the Konis are fantastic, the height is good now but I can't wait till I have them on the front as well.

Now

platypus · 19-02-2004, 01:37 AM

get a kit man.... if your already low.....

you could go super lows, but then your prolly gonna scrub.... not good, you'll get it rolled, and then it will look high again!!!

or try adjustables... (coilovers) this will allow you to go from Mr.payner style 4WD to odd12c ahh **** not another body kit....

ok its not that wide, but you get the idea

Maz323f · 19-02-2004, 05:08 AM

I have less than 6cm clearence at the front

(not sure which emotion to use)

KittyKatSmack · 19-02-2004, 10:54 AM

Not a word out of any of you

*stares at everyone*

Not a word dammit!!!!!

sik astina · 19-02-2004, 11:36 PM

lol :lol:

P'cisT · 19-02-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPayner

Is this picture a photochop joke? 'Cos if it is, its soo funny :lol:

If it isn't, anyone should be ashamed to drive like that. It's like them stereotyped nerds that wear their pants real high :P

At least its all fine now for this car.

dfvadr · 20-02-2004, 11:03 PM

dont worry kitty ill make sure they dont tell u too bloody well dump ittttttttttt

MrShadow · 22-02-2004, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Not a word out of any of you

*stares at everyone*

Not a word dammit!!!!!

/shady hides behind kitty, nodding and agreeing...

mrpayner · 23-02-2004, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P'cisT

Is this picture a photochop joke? 'Cos if it is, its soo funny :lol:

If it isn't, anyone should be ashamed to drive like that. It's like them stereotyped nerds that wear their pants real high :P

At least its all fine now for this car.

No.. it was the real deal.. the lower than standard profile tyres made the gap look bigger I must admit, most 15" rims have 55+ sidewalls.. Mine are 205/50's..

Yes.. it looks ****e loads better!

AP

ssman · 06-03-2004, 07:15 PM

1 1/2 inches i think it looks good and it is still comfortable to ride in.

16-02-2004, 05:46 PM	#1
HI-RES Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brisbane Car: none Posts: 193 View Photos By: HI-RES	how low are ya? I have 16" ROH rims and 1.5" king lowered springs (std suspension). Its still to high though! When the storms hit brissy a few weeks back and bush tree in the front yard got ripped out and landed on my car (its all fixed now), despite how pissed off I was....the weight of the tree pushed the springs down on the front so much the top of the tyre was sitting above the wheel arch. Now that looked noice! When the car got fixed it looked so high in comparison! another 1" or so would suffice, seeing I dont have a bodykit (prospects arent lookin too flash) I figure just drop it on its guts instead :twisted: If I put adjustable konis on can I go lower or do u need lower springs (superlows available?) as well.

16-02-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	A few ppl here have the Koni yellows in their ride.. check with Cosmo Dude, Rupewrecht and there's possibly another one or 2 that have these dampers.. [Critter maybe, he's got a BJ SP20]. Myself... I went between 2" and 2½" lower.. it does look great and I have included a photo of before and after to give you a comparison of what a BA Astina looks like.. Cheers AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

16-02-2004, 09:32 PM	#5
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	my car, but I cant take the credit for this : "hows this for low" ( 1.3mb ) 'nuff said :wink: __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

16-02-2004, 09:40 PM	#6
sik astina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wollongong , N.S.W , Australia Car: Ba 1.8L Turbo astina Posts: 1,739 View Photos By: sik astina	back in the days when tony owned it :mrgreen: __________________ [UNL35H] CANDY BA 1.8L Turbo - with the Twotone spread with the loco paint 2sus custom resprays

16-02-2004, 10:23 PM	#7
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	obviously :P __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

16-02-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	As low as you go, as low as you go (go the foo's) I heard konis are a bit over rated. any comments??

16-02-2004, 08:43 PM	#3
JBT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane Car: BJII Astina MX-5 Posts: 23	Don't know how they will be on the Astina but Koni sport adjustables made my 95 MX-5 into a different (as in wow!!) car. Improved the ride and the handling has gone from triffic to spectacular.

16-02-2004, 11:24 PM	#8
BigBoyLemonade The Architect Join Date: Jul 1998 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: AUSDM S6 RX7 Posts: 1,600 View Photos By: BigBoyLemonade	hehehehehe... yeah never cut 3" springs in half and run honda civic 14" rims I learnt the hard way... but geezzz we never laughed so hard __________________ Tony Formally known as Lantis and Xedos Infinite Networks- Creative Web design and powerful online application solutions

17-02-2004, 10:32 AM	#9
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	How low am I? Let's just say I'm riding in the Jet Stream, but that's gonna change as of next year... __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

17-02-2004, 08:28 PM	#10
Critter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winmalee NSW Car: SP20 Posts: 690 View Photos By: Critter	The Koni's are just fabulous. But you would need lower springs as well. The Koni's just damp the springs as needed. __________________ 2001 Astina SP20 Precision Power / Pioneer P9 sound system with Directed widescreen video Custom graphics and leather interior Adjustable lowered suspension with monster brakes

19-02-2004, 01:37 AM	#12
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	get a kit man.... if your already low..... you could go super lows, but then your prolly gonna scrub.... not good, you'll get it rolled, and then it will look high again!!! or try adjustables... (coilovers) this will allow you to go from Mr.payner style 4WD to odd12c ahh ** not another body kit.... ok its not that wide, but you get the idea __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback** - Now with STI boost...

19-02-2004, 05:08 AM	#13
Maz323f Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 58	I have less than 6cm clearence at the front (not sure which emotion to use)

19-02-2004, 10:54 AM	#14
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Not a word out of any of you stares at everyone Not a word dammit!!!!!

19-02-2004, 11:36 PM	#15
sik astina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wollongong , N.S.W , Australia Car: Ba 1.8L Turbo astina Posts: 1,739 View Photos By: sik astina	lol :lol: __________________ [UNL35H] CANDY BA 1.8L Turbo - with the Twotone spread with the loco paint 2sus custom resprays

20-02-2004, 11:03 PM	#17
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	dont worry kitty ill make sure they dont tell u too bloody well dump ittttttttttt __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

06-03-2004, 07:15 PM	#20
ssman AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: carlton, NSW Posts: 438 View Photos By: ssman	1 1/2 inches i think it looks good and it is still comfortable to ride in.

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