How low should i go?

edroders · 07-11-2007, 01:44 AM

Hey guys, i just became the very proud owner of an AU2 Fairmont ghia. it has a nice set of 5 spoke 18" rims on it but still retains the standard springs and shocks. so it rides like a landcruiser. I'm a family man so i'm looking for "uderstated cool" not sparks. thanks for the help and the great forum.

V3RSAC3 · 07-11-2007, 01:57 AM

i would'ov said till it touches the floor lolz haha ...

but family? i'd say 2.5" Super Lows all round will make it look HOT ... and with the excess load in the back, the back will drop to make it look lower ;)

V3RSAC3 · 07-11-2007, 01:58 AM

oh, ond congratulations on you're purchase, you will love your fairmont!!

pics?

edroders · 07-11-2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

oh, ond congratulations on you're purchase, you will love your fairmont!!

pics?

i will post some pics soon i pick it up after lunch today(Wednesday 7th), if i remember i'll get some b4 and after lowering.

AU2PWR · 07-11-2007, 08:45 AM

Low Enough that it looks good before it looks

JC · 08-11-2007, 01:50 AM

Superlows or XR springs (Lows), would be all you'd need. Superlows will drop it around 40mm from standard, XR springs/Lows will drop around 25 to 30mm from standard. A 2.5" drop (that's 63mm) is more like Ultra lows, and would be too low for a family car - great for a go kart though. Being a ghia, it will have IRS, so make sure you get the IRS springs, and not the live axle ones.

You may also need a rear camber kit for the ghia - XRs came with one standard, but I don't think the ghias did, so you may wear the inside or outside edge of the tyre without the IRS rear camber kit. Also you won't know if you need a front camber kit until you get an alignment - some people find that there is still enough adjustment, others find they need the camber kit on the front - it's luck of the draw really.

RUKIDN · 08-11-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Superlows or XR springs (Lows), would be all you'd need. Superlows will drop it around 40mm from standard, XR springs/Lows will drop around 25 to 30mm from standard. A 2.5" drop (that's 63mm) is more like Ultra lows, and would be too low for a family car - great for a go kart though. Being a ghia, it will have IRS, so make sure you get the IRS springs, and not the live axle ones.

You may also need a rear camber kit for the ghia - XRs came with one standard, but I don't think the ghias did, so you may wear the inside or outside edge of the tyre without the IRS rear camber kit. Also you won't know if you need a front camber kit until you get an alignment - some people find that there is still enough adjustment, others find they need the camber kit on the front - it's luck of the draw really.

I agree, either superlows or xr springs would be good. I had superlows in both the ea and eb and looked good and i had no dramas, was a little bumpy but they are older cars the au's have a much nicer ride. Im quite happy with the stadard xr springs in my au, usually first thing i go and do is lower my cars but i was quite happy with the xr height that i havent bothered.. yet, i may go lower one day but its not any major concern.

chris.

AC · 08-11-2007, 08:22 AM

Bag it, And go as low as you like any day of the week :P

RUKIDN · 08-11-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AC

Bag it, And go as low as you like any day of the week :P

that would be mad! i looked it up seems like a fairly expensive and stressful job on a au... still love to do it :hihi:

travisty · 08-11-2007, 10:34 AM

i just went super super lows on the back and super lows on the front. i dont scrape any where and i can still drive straight over speed humps even with my kit .

edroders · 09-11-2007, 03:31 AM

Thanks for thr replies guys, i've booked her in to get super lows fitted all round. i will see how that looks may need to go a little lower in the rear to make her sit level, but will see on the day.

fipcee · 09-11-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edroders

Thanks for thr replies guys, i've booked her in to get super lows fitted all round. i will see how that looks may need to go a little lower in the rear to make her sit level, but will see on the day.

Just keep the car full of petrol and it will keep it all nice and level (well that's what i do anyway)
Good luck with the Car

kiraly_75 · 16-11-2007, 12:59 PM

slam it on its ***, i drive my car to job sites everyday and it does alright... i'm goin another inch or so in the rear ultra lows just dont cut it for me