How low is your Zed?
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Well even with the standard suspension my Zed is so low it picks up damage just from normal usage via speed bumps uneven car parks and driveways into places etc. So I just don't get why anyone would want to make the situation any worse. I'm leaving the whole lowering thing to the Saxo squad where it belongs. 
I'm not against modding but lowering is a load of toss compared to quad exhausts and superchargers as it decreases rather than increases the useability performance and enjoyment of the car.
If I lowered my Zed I'd never make it back out of most National Trust and English Heritage car parks!
I'm not against modding but lowering is a load of toss compared to quad exhausts and superchargers as it decreases rather than increases the useability performance and enjoyment of the car.If I lowered my Zed I'd never make it back out of most National Trust and English Heritage car parks!
Phil-E30 said:
Just to clarify - there are two OEM suspension spec's for non ///M Z4s.
In general (there may be exceptions)
SE - this was standard on all "SE" designated 2.0i, 2.2i, 2.5i, 2.5si and 3.0si. This was the base suspension setup. More comfortable and softer ride.
M Sport - this came on all 3.0i pre-facelift and any facelift car that was designated a "Sport" model, irrespective of engine designation.
M Sport suspension had lower (c.15mm), stiffer springs. It also had different shock absorbers, stiffer anti roll bars and additional shock absorbers on the rear.
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GreyZed said:Well even with the standard suspension my Zed is so low it picks up damage just from normal usage via speed bumps uneven car parks and driveways into places etc. So I just don't get why anyone would want to make the situation any worse. I'm leaving the whole lowering thing to the Saxo squad where it belongs.
If I lowered my Zed I'd never make it back out of most National Trust and English Heritage car parks!
Bullshit :lol:
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GreyZed said:Well even with the standard suspension my Zed is so low it picks up damage just from normal usage via speed bumps uneven car parks and driveways into places etc. So I just don't get why anyone would want to make the situation any worse. I'm leaving the whole lowering thing to the Saxo squad where it belongs.
If I lowered my Zed I'd never make it back out of most National Trust and English Heritage car parks!
Ye sorry its not true. I live in the country the car basically lives on back roads, lake roads, always in national park car parks living in the lakes and being a photographer. Have never had an issue at all, but each to their own.
The H&Rs make the car feel very planted I find compared to the oem there is less understeer with the set up and the car doesn't bounce in the slightest. Ride is still crashy tho but improved over OEM. Also you dont have to worry so much about the springs snapping.
tomscott said:Im not sure then Steve, put it this way the car is low! In comparison to standard cars and cars with eibachs. Looks much more aggressive
The ride is very hard but its a sports car so I dont mind
I can't argue Tom, I love the look of your car.
Everybody who asks for a ride in the ///M always comments on how "bumpy" the ride is and makes the "oh, you wouldn't want to go further than 20 miles in it though, would you!". My usual response is "well actually, I'd love to drive it to Adberdeen and back if I had the chance"
Marius said:GreyZed said:Well even with the standard suspension my Zed is so low it picks up damage just from normal usage via speed bumps uneven car parks and driveways into places etc. So I just don't get why anyone would want to make the situation any worse. I'm leaving the whole lowering thing to the Saxo squad where it belongs.
If I lowered my Zed I'd never make it back out of most National Trust and English Heritage car parks!
Bullshit :lol:
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tomscott said:
Go easy guys, he has an automatic......he doesn't really understand sports cars
Hehe :evil:
Sorry guys was deliberately baiting the slammers there! I've had a string of kit cars that were slammed to the ground previously and just don't want my Zed any lower than it is as I'm an overweight middle aged automatic driver these days.
If you like your Zed lowered then go for it! Do the lowering kits come with the blue LEDs for your sills as standard or do you have to buy them seperately?
Phil-E30 said:
Dropped about 15-20mm more than when on Sport springs. I think that the springs retail at £170 to £200... Not sure though as I got mine second hand and very cheap. Don't forget to factor in the cost of getting them fitted unless you have the gear and skills to do it yourself.
Marius I suspect it would be better if you didn't comment on Phil-E30's posts as there is obviously no love lost between the pair of you.Marius said:
Thanks.