Lowering Craziness - Explanations Please ! - Page 3

**Sorted** · 22-10-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by blackout

It's personal preference.

I also posed the question why dumb blondee's and closet fags have to wear bright clothing out on the street but it's because they want to and it's because that is what they think looks good.

Where's the pic, you need the pic of the mont dumped............ that will get this thread really moving...........

**Raptor** · 22-10-2007, 09:40 AM

I'm old school too. For me tough cars should have a mean, nose down, attitude. Helped even more if it's created by a bit of rubber rake (you kiddies can google that one).

My theory on this latest nose in the air, bum dragging on the ground look has to do with the current fashion craze of airbags and big bling dub rims. Mix the two together and the rear can air down much further than the front, especially if you still want to steer. Before long this is what people start to see at shows where cars are driven like the Summernats and some try to copy the look in their everyday streeter. Dumb!

Looks stupid (IMHO) and when the next craze will comes along they will all look back and laugh while they try and duplicate the next big thing.

Tote · 22-10-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Normally ... my front is lower than the rear (stiffer springs and shock in the rear of the ute) ... but when loaded up .... it's the complete opposite.

There's a 4 wheel drive hilux running aroud Canberra that looks like that all the time, still no one has explained the rationale for this, I'd be interested to know what makes people do it as well.
regards,
Tote

RockyF75 · 22-10-2007, 11:44 AM

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**Sorted** · 22-10-2007, 12:37 PM

It its TOO LOW then your TOO OLD..............

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Nostalgia · 22-10-2007, 12:43 PM

^^Where are the Flame Throwers ?

Poetic Justice · 22-10-2007, 02:12 PM

I did it for a bit of fun (I used to own the EL pictured), and regardless of whether you like it or not, it got a lot of attention (and no, not all negative).

As i said. Personal preference. I wouldn't keep a daily that low, the thing was stupid to drive. At the time it was a weekender, so I didn't care about what it's drive was like.

V3RSAC3 · 22-10-2007, 02:20 PM

at the end of the day, it all depends on what style the car is ... Muscle/old school the back looks insane lower but classy all low!

in modern cars it has to sit all level ... other wise with a lowered rear it looks too commodorish (not anything wrong with that)

kiraly_75 · 22-10-2007, 07:22 PM

lower in the rear is the best by far, makes the car look so much more cruzier..

montyv8 · 22-10-2007, 07:41 PM

mines the white one, the XC belongs to my mate. we both run 10"s/295's

another one of mine. its 1.5" lower in the font. 3.5" in the rear.

Nostalgia · 22-10-2007, 08:42 PM

Nice cars there. The XC looks tiny next to the XB !

Windza · 22-10-2007, 09:52 PM

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mines the white one, the XC belongs to my mate. we both run 10"s/295's

While both cars look great - I much rather the stance on the XC and think the XB would look soooo much better sitting even 1" lower in the front (2" would be perfect).

montyv8 · 22-10-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Windza

While both cars look great - I much rather the stance on the XC and think the XB would look soooo much better sitting even 1" lower in the front (2" would be perfect).

My car will be dropped about another inch, its still in roadworthy-inspection mode.. but it will always sit lower in the rear

I think the XC needs to be dropped in the rear, so it sits atleast level.

each to their own

Barry_v · 22-10-2007, 11:32 PM

montyv8's coupe looks 'tough' tough, the black coupe looks '80s' tough.

normxb · 23-10-2007, 03:13 AM

Sorry DRHEMI

I must be too Old

(don't mind admitting it) look's cool though .

Monty

Your coupe looks "neat & clean" , but like the XC too

Norm

4Vman · 23-10-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by montyv8

My car will be dropped about another inch, its still in roadworthy-inspection mode.. but it will always sit lower in the rear

I think the XC needs to be dropped in the rear, so it sits atleast level.

each to their own

Looking at the pics of your car it looks to be sitting level respective to the floor pan/sills? this is a good example of how the rear wheel arches are placed lower on the car in comparison to the front.

dallasv8 · 23-10-2007, 08:08 AM

i think a lot of people lower the car, then pile a heap of audio gear in the boot and dont compensate for it.
i prefer the front to be slightly lower.

this is my EA from a few years ago with pedders 65mm drop all round

Macca23 · 23-10-2007, 08:36 AM

I do alot of Rasing 4wd suspensions.I dont know exactly how it relates to sedan type vehicles. But, as far as the 4wd world goes the only reason it would be lower in the the rear than the front is if its incorrectly setup for weight they are carrying, and/or the exisint suspension is shagged. As I read in a few earlier posts that theres many factors that you need to consider when choosing suspension.

I carnt come up with any logical reason as to why the front should or would be higher. Unless its for a differnt look and style. and maybe some sort of race track stratergy? not sure on that one.

My vote though is for front slightly lower. thats if im got a boat or towing. if not putting much load in, Dead level for a daily driver.

banarcus · 23-10-2007, 08:59 AM

Love your car Monty. It's also good to see it back on the road after your recent scare.

banarcus · 23-10-2007, 09:08 AM

And here is a typical tough stance of hardtop photographed at a recent show in the Hunter Valley:

SLOWXL · 23-10-2007, 09:11 AM

Slightly lower in the back?

Yeah a little?

Should be bringing the front down soon

blueoval · 23-10-2007, 10:37 AM

I love phil's XB. Seeing it in the flesh makes the front of my pants expand.

that reminds me, Phil, when u taking me for a spin???

TZENU · 23-10-2007, 12:49 PM

At first i had my XY slighter higher at the back and it looked shocking with convo pro's on it so now the rear sits lower than the front...

If i had more modern wheels on the car (EG FR19s) then the stance would change to level

XW_GS · 23-10-2007, 12:55 PM

slight drop in the rear

TheDutchGun · 23-10-2007, 12:58 PM

My car sits slightly higher in the back in stock form. Most sets of lowering springs however lower the back a half inch or so more to equalize it a bit.

See the pic below to see what I mean. By the way, the pic is at a funny angle and the car looks way lower in the front than it actually is.

Lowering springs and 18" x 9.5" wheels coming in the spring by the way!

blueoval · 23-10-2007, 01:08 PM

thedutchgun - welcome to the forums mate.

Love the mustangs. Post up pics when you have the new rims and springs fitted.

You'll have most of the aussie boys drooling. lol

FORD3V · 23-10-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDutchGun

My car sits slightly higher in the back in stock form. Most sets of lowering springs however lower the back a half inch or so more to equalize it a bit.

See the pic below to see what I mean. By the way, the pic is at a funny angle and the car looks way lower in the front than it actually is.

Lowering springs and 18" x 9.5" wheels coming in the spring by the way!

That car needs to be lowered atleast 2 inches front and back,very nice car you have there though.

TheDutchGun · 23-10-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FORD3V

That car needs to be lowered atleast 2 inches front and back,very nice car you have there though.

Thanks. Just wish I could've sprung for a GT500 though.

Have they ever imported a Mustang model to Australia?

Trust me I know it needs to be lowered. That particular pic makes it look much worse than it actually is though. Check out a thread titled "introduction" for a few more pics.

One more pic:

FORD3V · 23-10-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDutchGun

Thanks. Just wish I could've sprung for a GT500 though.

Have they ever imported a Mustang model to Australia?

A GT500 would be very nice indeed.

There are companys in australia that specialise in importing mustangs here and converting them to right hand drive,very expensive operation though.

Rodp · 23-10-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDutchGun

Thanks. Just wish I could've sprung for a GT500 though.

Have they ever imported a Mustang model to Australia?

Trust me I know it needs to be lowered. That particular pic makes it look much worse than it actually is though. Check out a thread titled "introduction" for a few more pics.

One more pic:

They've imported a couple but you pay premium price for them, therefore you rarely ever see one on the road. I live near a Ford dealer and when they had the previous model Stang there, it was more expensive than our local GT model.

Spent 2 weeks on a training course in Mass. last year and some inconsiderate person parked their current model red Stang in the parking lot. I think I spent 2/3 of my classroom time drooling over the Stang and 1/3 of it asleep. :P

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Dead level ?	158	48.92%
Slightly lower in the front ?	107	33.13%
Slightly lower in the rear ?	48	14.86%
I'm a hick - massively lower in the front ?	5	1.55%
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