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Forgive an old man, but why so low?
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troyguitar
Go Kart Champion
I think it looks retarded but have always been into function over form. Whatever handles the best while still being able to drive on crappy streets is the best, no matter how it looks.
nyphats
Passed Driver's Ed
First post myself at least in this forum! I have a GLI that's low (beyond what most would consider functional height). It was a progressive thing for me, I didn't start out low at all, just a minor drop. Then I found myself wanting my car lower and lower because I liked the look more and more. I'm about 2 inches from my subframe to the ground currently and am perfectly content. It really depends on the car too, my mk6 is on a stock suspension and I don't have any plans anytime soon to lower that. Driving that low can be rough at times, but if the suspension is set up right, it's not as bad as you'd probably think. My GLI currently has FK Silverline Plus X coilovers, Urethane isolators and new bushings/bumptops/tophats all around. I have the dampening set at about 70% and it never bottoms out or rubs. It actually handles really well and to be honest, the suspension feels more planted and tighter than my brand new GTI does.
roksax
turbo lover
It seems like most people here have a pretty level head about not going too low as to ruin driveability. The thing is, the cars that get the most visibility are the ones slammed to the ground, so it makes it seem like everyone's doing it.
I love my GTI because it drives and handles great. I'd hate do do anything to ruin that!
I love my GTI because it drives and handles great. I'd hate do do anything to ruin that!
usefulidiot
Go Kart Champion
Welcome....I thought you were going to end saying it must have something to do with why the kids wear the pants so low.
usefulidiot
Go Kart Champion
Shit.....just realized I'm only 6 years younger than you.
I have to admit, I hate the stanced look. Cant stand wheel poke, stretched tires, slammed to the ground to where you have to c-notch the frame, camber maxed out, etc. Personally I got the GTI for looks and performance. 1" drop is the most I will do and won't even do that if my shop analyzes my geometry and says it will do more harm than good.
xd-data-ii
Go Kart Champion
Lowered cars look shit. Looks like somethings gone wrong with it, even slightly lowered.
Before moving to FL, I had a 2006 F150 flareside standard cab, lowered 6". Besides having all the hillbillies ask why I would do that to a truck (this was in Missouri), I typically got comments about it being a "Mexican" truck. Anyway, I had snows/winter wheels for the once in a while couple inch snow we usually got, but one day we got hit with 8+ inches. You guessed it, truck became a snowplow. Literally. Was a bitch getting home from work that day....
Tk_mkv1
Go Kart Champion
I'm always afraid of slamming (lower very low) on my car bc of the road that might ruin it and id definitely be disappointed for the damage. I'm an early 20s guy (which what some of that age group do to lower it very low w/ bags). my areas half of the roads shit roads and some potholes that could bend the rims. i definitely agree with you the gti is a bit already lowered than the 2.5 and tdi golf and also agree on lowering a performance car is pointless, i would never waste money on such things that could waste the cars potential of what is made for in the first place.
Modshack1
Go Kart Champion
Agree completely. Great stance, no suspension geometry compromises, great handling combination..
I had my car fairly low, but decided to go back to stock and i'm honestly happier with it now than i was then. This was all the way down on ST coils
Personally, I think the car looked great, but it just wasn't practical and it wasn't comfortable, and I couldn't enjoy the car because I was so busy worrying about avoiding shitty roads and debris. I may get some drivers gear springs, but i'll never go as low as I was again.
Personally, I think the car looked great, but it just wasn't practical and it wasn't comfortable, and I couldn't enjoy the car because I was so busy worrying about avoiding shitty roads and debris. I may get some drivers gear springs, but i'll never go as low as I was again.
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