P puntocoff New member Joined Oct 10, 2007 Messages 16 Points 5 Oct 23, 2007 #1 hey, I was just wondering if it is possible to lower my mk2 punto which has 17" wheels, and if so by how much Thanx
hey, I was just wondering if it is possible to lower my mk2 punto which has 17" wheels, and if so by how much Thanx
Carlo Abarth New member Joined Jan 31, 2006 Messages 54 Points 9 Location Netherlands Oct 24, 2007 #2 If you use the search button you'll find plenty of answers... But in short: yes, it is possible. If you have 7Jx17" wheels with an offset of 35 you can certainly lower the car. Plenty. My previous car (still mis it...)
If you use the search button you'll find plenty of answers... But in short: yes, it is possible. If you have 7Jx17" wheels with an offset of 35 you can certainly lower the car. Plenty. My previous car (still mis it...)
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Oct 24, 2007 #3 mine 205/40/17 rubs with people in the back, but it very low on coil overs, better off going 35mm-40mm max if you have people in the back often
mine 205/40/17 rubs with people in the back, but it very low on coil overs, better off going 35mm-40mm max if you have people in the back often
OP OP P puntocoff New member Joined Oct 10, 2007 Messages 16 Points 5 Oct 24, 2007 #4 Mine are 7J 205/40/17 Would that be lowering it by 35m-40mm?
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Oct 24, 2007 #5 yes
liambre New member Joined Oct 16, 2007 Messages 52 Points 11 Nov 3, 2007 #6 I bought 17" triads for my mk2 a few weeks ago, and the spacers should be here by monday. After reading all the posts on this forum i've come to the conclusion that I am going to lower the car. I'm not looking for the 4x4 look . 35mm it is. I'll post pics of before and after when its done so people can see what they think about doing it to their cars.
I bought 17" triads for my mk2 a few weeks ago, and the spacers should be here by monday. After reading all the posts on this forum i've come to the conclusion that I am going to lower the car. I'm not looking for the 4x4 look . 35mm it is. I'll post pics of before and after when its done so people can see what they think about doing it to their cars.
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Nov 3, 2007 #7 hold on, you have a 5 door, some have trouble with 17s on a 5 door, 35mm not that low so you may be ok
hold on, you have a 5 door, some have trouble with 17s on a 5 door, 35mm not that low so you may be ok
liambre New member Joined Oct 16, 2007 Messages 52 Points 11 Nov 4, 2007 #9 i actually wish I had a 3 door now, they do look very snazzy. But i didnt have much choice, my dad had a 5 door 5million, so i bought it off him .
i actually wish I had a 3 door now, they do look very snazzy. But i didnt have much choice, my dad had a 5 door 5million, so i bought it off him .
P puntomadboy Banned Joined Sep 7, 2007 Messages 2,373 Points 373 Nov 4, 2007 #10 liambre said: i actually wish I had a 3 door now, they do look very snazzy. Click to expand... whats wrong with 5 doors... they can look "snazzy" too..
liambre said: i actually wish I had a 3 door now, they do look very snazzy. Click to expand... whats wrong with 5 doors... they can look "snazzy" too..
liambre New member Joined Oct 16, 2007 Messages 52 Points 11 Nov 4, 2007 #11 the back window shape on 3 doors is always way cooler. But i guess 5 doors do have their advantages...
the back window shape on 3 doors is always way cooler. But i guess 5 doors do have their advantages...
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Nov 4, 2007 #12 liambre said: But i guess 5 doors do have their advantages... Click to expand... yeah as spares incase the front ones dont work
liambre said: But i guess 5 doors do have their advantages... Click to expand... yeah as spares incase the front ones dont work
liambre New member Joined Oct 16, 2007 Messages 52 Points 11 Nov 4, 2007 #13 dave said: yeah as spares incase the front ones dont work Click to expand... -.- Thats what the boots for hah .
dave said: yeah as spares incase the front ones dont work Click to expand... -.- Thats what the boots for hah .
D4N D C New member Parked in the garage Joined May 11, 2007 Messages 220 Points 38 Nov 4, 2007 #14 You can lower a Mk2 3 door virtually as much as you like if you get the right offset wheels and tyres and trim the rear bumper and arch liners. Over 100mm is achievable without rubbing,
You can lower a Mk2 3 door virtually as much as you like if you get the right offset wheels and tyres and trim the rear bumper and arch liners. Over 100mm is achievable without rubbing,
Mikey-D The Bodge King Parked in the garage Joined Nov 3, 2007 Messages 240 Points 69 Location Didcot Nov 4, 2007 #15 How exactly do you lower the cars? I am very new to this and am tempted to do it to mine...
liambre New member Joined Oct 16, 2007 Messages 52 Points 11 Nov 4, 2007 #16 You're gonna need new springs, and new shocks if you're lowering more than 35mm-40mm. You can do it yourself, although i'd adivse if you don't have that much knowledge, take it to a garage. It's not that expensive.
You're gonna need new springs, and new shocks if you're lowering more than 35mm-40mm. You can do it yourself, although i'd adivse if you don't have that much knowledge, take it to a garage. It's not that expensive.
OP OP P puntocoff New member Joined Oct 10, 2007 Messages 16 Points 5 Nov 6, 2007 #17 How much, roughly, would it cost to lower a punto 35mm? cheers
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Nov 6, 2007 #18 £60 for springs £30 a corner for fitting