General Lower my car but not by much.

[martwho]

Hey guys, currently have a 2008 T-jet. All i have done to it so far is replace the brakes all round paint the calipers and tint the rear windows. Think the car looks great as it is but think it could use lowering a little. Now bare in mind i'm 37 and dont want to look like a chav whats my best option?
Would i be better seeing if i can get hold of a second hand set of Abarth springs (whats the ride height difference between a Abarth and T-jet?)
Or is it going to be the sportlines, i know they advertise 30-40 mm drop but is that on a standard punto and how much difference would it make on a T-jet?
Please be gentle!

 

[GymJunkie]

there are other eibach versions i believe that lower it about 30, there are other manufacturers, or you could spend more and get coilovers

i belive the abarth is lowered something tiny like 10mm IIRC from the sporting

 

[martwho]

Like i say don't want to go lower by a lot, my question is if the sportlines lower a normal punto by 30-40mm how much difference will there be on my car?
Anyone got some clear pics of a t-jet on Abarth springs?

 

[BGreatholder]

I dont have pics, but I do have some Abarth springs that I could let you have for a good price, not had the time to photo/put in the classifieds yet.

PM me if you get some pics and you like em.

 

[EliotG]

Abarth springs will make barely any difference, they ride high too.

Eibach Pro's say they lower by 30mm but you can barely tell the difference.

Eibach Sportlines lower the car a fair amount (not anywhere near as coilovers) and probably look the best out of your options. Be careful over pot holes/speed bumps etc though.

When I go over those speed bumps that are just in the middle of the lane (the square ones) I hear my undertray scrape already, and i'm not even lowered.

 

[martwho]

Will do!

 

[Matt Boulton]

definatly sportlines
although mine is only a 1.2 i have before and after pics to help

BEFORE


AFTER


And i did a comparison for someone on here





hope these help

 

[DlightSwitch]

I know you've been bombarded with pictures already, but just thought a side view might help.
Here's mine before and after lowering on sportlines:

 

[martwho]

That's very helpful thanks it doesn't look too low which is what i want. Just wondering i will want to find a full size spare for the boot do you think it will make much difference to the ride height?
Now just got to get the knocking noise sorted from my passenger side front suspension hopefully under warranty before i mess with the springs.

 

[flint]

well if we are all being helpfull heres a pic of mine with sportlines fitted, in the same red as yours to give you a better idea of how good they look. besides its a fact the blue fiats are slower than the red ones......

 

[martwho]

HaHa too true!

 

[flint]

im 39 and im not afraid all the blokes at work love my motor, and so do i. well worth the £ and the ride is much improved (apart from speed humps).

 

[DlightSwitch]

besides its a fact the blue fiats are slower than the red ones......

Wanna bet?

 

[martwho]

Yeah you might win that argument with the mods you have done.

But when i have enough pennies to do the same.......:devil:

 

[flint]

Wanna bet?

i bet a double cheeseburger, strawberry mikshake and a chery pie.

 

[DlightSwitch]

i bet a double cheeseburger, strawberry mikshake and a chery pie.

Sounds great, although I'd rather have a blueberry milkshake and a blueberry pie as I wouldn't want to be seen eating anything of that inferior red colour after the race