how low are king lows

fordman_01 · 16-08-2008, 12:49 PM

thought id post it here as most people would know about this in the au section. i have got the car lowered on lows but it still sits high.....3cms to be exact. the gap between the guard and tyre is 3-4cms! it is a AU1 and i know they sit a bit high at stock. should it be lower or is this about right.

cheers neil

BIGJB · 16-08-2008, 12:54 PM

Have a look at the pics of mine Neil.
That will give you some idea of ride hight if you go lower.
Mine ended up with super super lows..... They stuffed up
as I ordered super lows. But as I said that will show you the ride
height to expect if you go lower.

fordman_01 · 16-08-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99GHIA

Have a look at the pics of mine Neil.
That will give you some idea of ride hight if you go lower.
Mine ended up with super super lows..... They stuffed up
as I ordered super lows. But as I said that will show you the ride
height to expect if you go lower.

thanks for that mate, ur looks nice with those springs and gold wheels. but what i was meaning was is mine meant to have a 3-4cms gap with lows all round?

BIGJB · 16-08-2008, 01:07 PM

That would be about right man.
Lows are the same ride height as Tickford
standard suspension. Mine sat with that sort of a gap
when I got it.

fordman_01 · 16-08-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99GHIA

That would be about right man.
Lows are the same ride height as Tickford
standard suspension. Mine sat with that sort of a gap
when I got it.

ok sweet thanks fro that. will be getting sl's now for the front.

V3RSAC3 · 16-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Lows are Tickford Hieght ;)

i didn't find them low enough, if you want it too look low then go Super Lows .. if you want it dumped go Ultra Lows :P

The Monty · 16-08-2008, 04:04 PM

SL's if you want it to look good AND be able to handle.
Going to SSL's is not a great idea, youll be scraping, and the handling will be ultra bouncy, and handle like crap.

BIGJB · 16-08-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

SL's if you want it to look good AND be able to handle.
Going to SSL's is not a great idea, youll be scraping, and the handling will be ultra bouncy, and handle like crap.

That is a matter of opinion..... I have to disagree with you
there but Monty. Maybe if you use crap shocks.
Yes granted it scraps a little in the back on big bumps
but ride is fine and it handles like it is on rails.
It is simple as this. If you buy cheaper products you
get cheaper results. If you spent a little extra coin and buy
good components you will get good results. I have built many
cars over the years and you need to spend money to get quality.
Especially when you are talking about suspension. Ya can't expect
a good ride or the vehicle to handle if you just lower it and don't
put shocks that are designed for such a low ride.

V3RSAC3 · 16-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Is scraping so bad?

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The Monty · 17-08-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99GHIA

That is a matter of opinion..... I have to disagree with you
there but Monty. Maybe if you use crap shocks.
Yes granted it scraps a little in the back on big bumps
but ride is fine and it handles like it is on rails.
It is simple as this. If you buy cheaper products you
get cheaper results. If you spent a little extra coin and buy
good components you will get good results. I have built many
cars over the years and you need to spend money to get quality.
Especially when you are talking about suspension. Ya can't expect
a good ride or the vehicle to handle if you just lower it and don't
put shocks that are designed for such a low ride.

Yes, matter of opinion, and that was mine.
I dont care how much you spend on a suspension set up, if it scrapes when you are driving, thats plain stupid, granted it would scrape over speed humps, Ive seen stockos scrape on Mt. Everest style humps, but if your scraping whilst driving, I cant see how that can be classified as good handling.

The Monty · 17-08-2008, 08:13 AM

Just looking at Pics of your car 99ghia, are you sure they are ultra lows? Im just asking as mine, and a lot of other cars with just SL's (including ones with 18 inch plus tyres) sit alot lower than that.
Ultra lows would be tucking tyre all the way to the rim, not an inch between tyre and arch.

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 08:22 AM

Well unless kings F'd up there part numbers
which I find very unlikely they are SSL's.
Not what I ordered but what I got.
Have no idae where you get this inch gap
from. Tyres are just inside guard.
And as for the scrape it's only on huge dips
in the road and has to be expected when
running an 8.5" wide rim with the same
offset as the front. Nothin a hammer won't fix.

**Mont5.0** · 17-08-2008, 08:24 AM

no doubt your springs will settle over time and your ride height will change.

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 08:29 AM

Thats it. Has already lowered about another
7 maybe 8mm since day 1. Still playing with the
adjustment of the Koni's which alters the hieght
everytime ya change it.

The Monty · 17-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Your saying there scrubbing, your car isnt scraping, BIG difference.
Im saying what I can see in your pics. When I see cars with Ultra lows, they are tucking a huge amount of tyre, practically till you cant see it.

Super lows and 18's, same as your set up.

Super lows and 20's, so would sit higher than yours.

Super lows and 17's.

Im just speaking from what I see.

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 08:46 AM

I'm not gunna argue with you as it is
a waste of time and energy because you
obviously can't be told and know so so much
more than I do. S... I only brought and paid for
and installed my suspension so what would I know.

**Sorted** · 17-08-2008, 08:51 AM

Heres my EF for example of diff King Shocks
Before King Lows All Round

AFTER King Super Lows Front & King Super Super Lows Rear

BEFORE King Lows All Round

AFTER King Super Lows Front & King Super Super Lows Rear

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 08:55 AM

That's a nice looking EF Sorted.

**Mont5.0** · 17-08-2008, 08:55 AM

also those pics are of SL's on 17,18 & 20's. any pics (like 99Ghias)with SSL.

The Monty · 17-08-2008, 09:02 AM

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 09:05 AM

Sorry I have no side on shots.
I just walked out to the car and took these as
it sits in the driveway. Keep in mind the fronts
always sit higher in Au's.

The pic Monty just posted is the
1st day suspension was done so still hasn't settled.

The Monty · 17-08-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99GHIA

The pic Monty just posted is the
1st day suspension was done so still hasn't settled.

EXACTLY what I was saying. From the pics that were available, it does not look like it has SSL's, even now the backs still look SL to me. So dont start with this cant be told crap, Im telling you what everyone else looking can see, from the pictures that WERE available, you cant argue that it was lowered to a settled SSL height.

BIGJB · 17-08-2008, 09:55 AM

As I said I only bought the stuff.
But you know so much better than I do.
That is why I said what I did.
You are the one questioning me.
Yet I am the one who owns the parts.
So who would know better how low it is
you or me?? You are still arguing the fact with
me so I was correct in saying you can't be told
wasn't I.
Sorry to Neil and the mods for how this post has
turned out but I'm not gunna have someone effectively
tell me that I don't know what I own.
Case closed as this isn't fair to Neil who asked for advice
which I was simply trying to give not start a fight with
the kindergarden children.

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The Monty · 17-08-2008, 10:19 AM

Ok mate, seeing as youve owned AU's for so long, and know all about them your right.

StealthAu · 17-08-2008, 10:32 AM

Mate you don't need to own an au or any other car for any period of time to be able to work out what king springs you have bought and fitted. Their part numbers are pretty straight forward, ending with SL are sl's, ending with SSL, are ssl's.

Fireblade · 17-08-2008, 10:42 AM

http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...id=45720&stc=1

With SSL and 2" Ultima shocks ridin on 19" I'm with 99GHIA his looks pretty close to mine

http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...id=45721&stc=1

fordman_01 · 17-08-2008, 01:21 PM

haha all good. but yeh i am wanting to get sl's for the front but i will have chronic issues with getting over speed bumps as i have a ts50 kit. i only just get up my driveway going on a chronic angle.

dishpig · 17-08-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fordman_01

haha all good. but yeh i am wanting to get sl's for the front but i will have chronic issues with getting over speed bumps as i have a ts50 kit. i only just get up my driveway going on a chronic angle.

Mate after seeing your driveway I'd say you'd need ramps or something to get up there once you put super lows on. Otherwise I'd park on the street.

fordman_01 · 17-08-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dishpig

Mate after seeing your driveway I'd say you'd need ramps or something to get up there once you put super lows on. Otherwise I'd park on the street.

lol yeah and that was at stock height b4 haha. guess ill just keep the lows in it for the moment.

MRS_XR8 · 18-08-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

SL's if you want it to look good AND be able to handle.
Going to SSL's is not a great idea, youll be scraping, and the handling will be ultra bouncy, and handle like crap.

Just thought I'd add to the fight.

I have SSL's on my car and yes I have the receipt and part numbers to prove it.

I have no problems with scraping or bouncing. The car handles very well, as a few of the members in here can back up.
I had more problems with scrapping with my EL XR6 on SL's and 18 inch rims.

Everybody's different and obviously have different opinions but if it is done correctly you don't have problems.