I've just acquired a freshly refurbed set of these and I'm wondering how low I need the suspension to make them look 'good'?

I have the checked the Fabia 1 Alloys Archive, but most of the pictures in there don't work anymore.

So, does anyone have these alloys with standard or a 25mm or so suspension drop? Can you post pictures please? Please do mention what suspension you are/were running.

From what I gather I could lower by more than 25mm with just springs, but the ride would be poor.

For the record I cannot go 'really' low becuase of our drive.

Thanks in anticipation.

Joe

on my facebook sorry bud - an old pic but best i could find that would show ride height

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150435703029676&set=a.10150121551209676.329243.614614675&type=3&theater

car on 25mm eibach springs and koni fsd's dampers

sorry for being lazy lol

KW v3 adjusted up to try and keep it looking as standard as possible.

I think it's only about 10-15mm lower than standard.

Those both look really good, cheers

Coilovers not needed then!

I have these on mine. For me Im gonna get some coilies as the stance isnt quite right.

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This is what they looked like when I had them on with standard ride height.

Post some pics when they are on.

Mark

You know how low you're thinking? Yeah, that's not low enough

You know how low you're thinking? Yeah, that's not low enough

Is that your new favorite picture?

No, it's my old favourite picture.

I made it

Made it for this blog post years ago: http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/6/entry-18-mr-laforge-make-it-low/

This is what they looked like when I had them on with standard ride height.

Post some pics when they are on.

Mark

do you know the name of the coulour of those spiders ? look real nice

30-40mm drop.

do you know the name of the coulour of those spiders ? look real nice

It was called ghost chrome over black. As I understand the whole wheel was sprayed black and then the front face was sprayed in chrome.

Slam it

iirc mine was 60-70mm lowered and was still nice to drive

AP coilovers.

iirc mine was 60-70mm lowered and was still nice to drive

AP coilovers.

Same - I'm on spiders and have FK streets (cheapo!) and have it slammed :-) ace to drive ... Just doesn't like really BIG bumps and holes

I still think the standard 16" vrs alloy looks best. In some shots the 17" seems to overpower the car, way to much wheel for such a stubby nose!

Plus the ride is better on 16". Haha.

KW v3 adjusted up to try and keep it looking as standard as possible.

I think it's only about 10-15mm lower than standard.

WILL YOU STOP POSTING PICTURES OF YOU SODING CAR!.

Makes me want to buy it.

WILL YOU STOP POSTING PICTURES OF YOU SODING CAR!.

Makes me want to buy it.

Well... it had spiders on it.

I thought I was being helpful.

I did think about posting this again, but thought it was overkill just for the wheels. :p

Well... it had spiders on it.

I thought I was being helpful.

I did think about posting this again, but thought it was overkill just for the wheels. :p

Always good to share a photo or four!!! :p Looks bloody good!

I've got some spideys for my MK2 to go on soon

BossFox - looks a lot lower than standard! Good though

Mine, standard springs and shocks, did lower it but ride was awful.

Well... it had spiders on it.

I thought I was being helpful.

I did think about posting this again, but thought it was overkill just for the wheels. :p

You hate me don't you!

I wasn't expecting so many people to post pictures, but I suppose Spiders look so good that folks want to show off!

I cant wait till I get em' on!

Thanks

Joe