Shouldn't have to take a Dremel to them at all. The correct part numbers are all over the new badges thread and you'll get a pair of badges that fit straight on without removing the locators.

Feckin grill is peelin already! Looks like a trip to the paint shop!

Look what arrived today...

When are they being fitted? Will transform the looks of the car.

When are they being fitted? Will transform the looks of the car.

Tomorrow!! Can't wait.

Nice, how low will you go? 

Nice, how low will you go?

Should drop another 35mm!

Post pics of before and after

Post pics of before and after

Certainly will. Needs new anti-roll bar drop links too... another £50 on the bill!

Did you get them fitted after?

They are all fitted. My mechanic friend had a mare fitting them. Everything seized and a few bodge jobs to sort out. Looks loads better, front still looks a bit high. Ride feels good. Will give it a proper road test tomorrow and hopefully get some pics.

I left mine a little higher to begin with (my rear still needs to be adjusted when I can be bothered to do it) but when they have settled a bit then fettle with them. They may drop a little more when settled and a few miles under the belt.

Before...

After...

Not a huge difference, hoping they will settle in a bit more with a few more miles. I'm thinking it could do with another inch off the ride height... Chop the springs??

Do not chop the springs. I hope that was a joke....

Do not chop the springs. I hope that was a joke....

Yeah, of course! I'm not one for ruining my ride.

Took the dog guard out today... Found a surprise compartment whilst removing the load cover... and in the compartment... A luggage net! Bonus!!

Took the dog guard out today... Found a surprise compartment whilst removing the load cover... and in the compartment... A luggage net! Bonus!!

 

If you fancy selling the guard drop me a message mate, I've been after one for a little while.

If you fancy selling the guard drop me a message mate, I've been after one for a little while.

Already sold it... Sorry.

I was considering the h&r kit but looking at your pics it seems they''ve not lowered it that much. Hopefully it settles a bit more for you.

I was considering the h&r kit but looking at your pics it seems they''ve not lowered it that much. Hopefully it settles a bit more for you.

Yeah that's true... Has dropped it a bit, but was hoping for more.

Are there any springs which drop more??

Yeah that's true... Has dropped it a bit, but was hoping for more.

Are there any springs which drop more??

From looking around these seem to be the biggest drop. After that it's coilovers, which is what I'm now looking at. Just want it to sit on top of the tyre.

From looking around these seem to be the biggest drop. After that it's coilovers, which is what I'm now looking at. Just want it to sit on top of the tyre.

That's the look I'm after too! Will keep an eye on yours!

That's the look I'm after too! Will keep an eye on yours!

I'll get a thread up, but expect slow progress, got another baby due in June and a wedding next year plus saving for a mortgage. But I will try to do as much as I can as quick as I can

Plenty of us running coilovers, Im running Weitec Hicon Gt coilovers, Zeb has just bought H&R Coilovers, Si is running FK street coilovers and I think John is running AP coilovers. Plenty of choice for coilovers for the mkII octy. Just depends on your budget.  

 

If you have any questions about the coilovers we all run just message us I am sure we will be happy to help