Raising The 205

[pyrrhic 14 2 Cars]

My CTI is low. Too low. I recently installed my new Speedline wheels and the tires are rubbing on the wings, even more so than the 15" wheels with same size tires I was using last year (I imagine offset is different).

 

I will be installing a rear bem I got off a 309 and that will bring the rear end up to stock level. I am looking to lower the front a bit lower than stock, perhaps a 30 mm drop. What is the preferred brand of lowering springs? I see good prices for Eibach and Vogtland springs here in Germany. There are a few cheaper brands I haven't heard of. I am looking to maintain the same rake I have on my car right now, just higher, currently the front is a bit lower than the front:

 

 

[jackherer 543]

Eibach make very good springs.

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

You've gotta admit it looks pretty cool that low!

 

Another vote for eibachs

[welshpug 1,655]

Dont bother with the 309 beam, if standard you will have 1.6 running gear up front on a cti iirc, which is 10mm wider than 1.9 each side, so if you have particularly square 195 50's they may rub.

 

Rear should not rub at all even sat on the bump stops, 309 beam will rub the trims a little.

[pyrrhic 14 2 Cars]

On the rear I have wheel spacers, I think they are 1" wide (have to measure), and the wheels are on the verge or rubbing.

 

I imagine 185/55-15 would not rub, correct?

 

The rough ride is an issue but something I can ultimately deal with. My biggest problem is the tire rubbing on those NFP wheel arches!

Edited March 19, 2014 by pyrrhic

[Tom Fenton 1,540]

You've gotta admit it looks pretty cool that low!

 

Another vote for eibachs

 

In that case I've got some lovely front springs and dampers for you Bert!!

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

In that case I've got some lovely front springs and dampers for you Bert!!

So you're breaking it then........

[Tom Fenton 1,540]

Nope, but those are going!

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

Nope, but those are going directly onto my laser!

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[Anthony 1,002]

Another recommendation for Eibach springs - they're very good quality and both ride and handle nicely.

 

 

That's how Eibach 7001 springs sit on a 205 GTi with an alloy block 1.9 8v engine to give you an idea on height.

[Alastairh 47]

Damn that looks sweet Ant.

[Pugn'Awesome 0]

Another recommendation for Eibach springs - they're very good quality and both ride and handle nicely.

 

 

That's how Eibach 7001 springs sit on a 205 GTi with an alloy block 1.9 8v engine to give you an idea on height.

 

 

Did you have to alter the height of the rear? Or you just whacked the springs on at the front and it adjusted itself like that?

Looks awesome!

[Anthony 1,002]

The rear beam needs adjusting the match the front by means of removing the torsion bars and setting the desired height.