Stevie G Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Hi there, new to the forum as we have recently bought a Galaxy 1.9tdi Ghia. Just put a set of 18" Decorsa Alloys on and would now like to lower it. I have already seen a set of G-Max springs which state a lowering of 50mm, just wanted to know if this will be okay with having 18's on? Also does anyone know how many miles are left when the refuel light comes on? What is the average MPG for driving around town? Thanks Stevie G Quote
steve67car Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 50mm easy im at 100mm on coil overs and 18" Quote
Guest 3.5bullet Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 steve67car said: 50mm easy im at 100mm on coil overs and 18" 18'' :D you wish tinky winky :D :lol: but yep steves right forget the springs and slam it on coil overs Quote
Stevie G Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks for that mate. Have you got a picture of your Galaxy? Think I will go with the 50mm lowering G-Max springs then! Those wheels were bought yesterday and can assure you they are 18's! Quote
Marky Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Hiya Stevie...welcome to the forum mate mmmmm nice black gal :D going to order the eibach pro kit for mine tomorrow...this gives a 35mm drop and was fitted to the alhambra/sharan sport models.... think i'll be going for a set of 18" rs6 replicas then... Quote
Stevie G Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks for that mate! I was thinking of going for the Eibach kit at 35mm drop, but judging by the gap that I have got at the minute (you could camp out under those arches!!) I thought the 50mm kit would be a better option? I must say my photo does not do the wheels justice (they look like polo's!) Does anyone know if you need to upgrade the shocks to drop it this much?? Cheers Quote
Marky Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Stevie G said: Thanks for that mate! I was thinking of going for the Eibach kit at 35mm drop, but judging by the gap that I have got at the minute (you could camp out under those arches!!) I thought the 50mm kit would be a better option? I must say my photo does not do the wheels justice (they look like polo's!) Does anyone know if you need to upgrade the shocks to drop it this much?? Cheers Gmax (and Eibach) say you can run on OE dampers as long as they are in good condition so think u should be ok..I am still toying with the gmax set...don't want to loose too much ride quality though...is there much difference now you've got 18's instead if 16's?? Also...what offset are those rims? Quote
Stevie G Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Posted August 20, 2006 Think I am going to go with the G-Max set! No problem going from 16" to 18" does not affect the ride at all, if anything I would say the handling is improved. The main difference obviously is that they are very easy on the eye compared to the standard Ford ones! Quote
Marky Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Alot easier on the eye!! have a look here before you get them off ebay... 89.99 inc vat!! Gmax kit..carismastyle link Quote
Stevie G Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks for the link mate, will be buying them from there me thinks!! The offset on my wheels is 43. Quote
Marky Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Stevie G said: Thanks for the link mate, will be buying them from there me thinks!! The offset on my wheels is 43. Nice one mate...been told I need 45 offset rs6's cos the 35's will stick out too much!! I think that price includes post and packing as well....might go for them over the eibachs myself!! Quote
Stevie G Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Posted August 21, 2006 What a job we had finding some wheels with the right offset, all the ones we saw seemed to have an offset of 35 and we were told they would stick out too much as well!! Then we got lucky with those! Thanks again for the link, I will be ordering the G-Max Springs tomorrow! I will post a photo when lowering is done, would like to see yours when complete as well! Stevie G Quote
Marky Posted August 21, 2006 Report Posted August 21, 2006 Stevie G said: What a job we had finding some wheels with the right offset, all the ones we saw seemed to have an offset of 35 and we were told they would stick out too much as well!! Then we got lucky with those! Thanks again for the link, I will be ordering the G-Max Springs tomorrow! I will post a photo when lowering is done, would like to see yours when complete as well! Stevie G I can get the rs6's with 45 offset no trouble...but they want an extra 15 quid a rim!! Not alot you can do about it though !!! Let u know which springs I've gone for once I've priced up the eibachs at the dealers tomorrow (I get a big fat discount so should get them for about a ton!) Quote
Marky Posted August 21, 2006 Report Posted August 21, 2006 Marky said: Stevie G said: What a job we had finding some wheels with the right offset, all the ones we saw seemed to have an offset of 35 and we were told they would stick out too much as well!! Then we got lucky with those! Thanks again for the link, I will be ordering the G-Max Springs tomorrow! I will post a photo when lowering is done, would like to see yours when complete as well! Stevie G I can get the rs6's with 45 offset no trouble...but they want an extra 15 quid a rim!! Not alot you can do about it though !!! Let u know which springs I've gone for once I've priced up the eibachs at the dealers tomorrow (I get a big fat discount so should get them for about a ton!) Typical Ford dealer!! Doesn't recognise the number THEY gave me 8 months ago and cannot locate the kit on the parts system!! Don't suppose anyone knows or can confirm the FINIS number I've got? Number they gave me is : 1132326 This is for the Eibach Pro Kit part number: E3574.140 Thanks in advance,Mark Quote
apple Posted August 21, 2006 Report Posted August 21, 2006 Alot easier on the eye!! have a look here before you get them off ebay... 89.99 inc vat!! Gmax kit..carismastyle link Quote Curses...Foiled again. And i thought i did so well to get them for Quote
Stevie G Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Posted August 21, 2006 Just ordered the G-Max lowering springs for Quote
Marky Posted August 22, 2006 Report Posted August 22, 2006 Nice one Stevie...bad luck apple! I've sorted the issue out about the eibach kit ford part numbers and have ordered the kit today, unfortunately they have quoted me 10-14 day delivery :D still, it'll give me time to get the best price on the rs6's i'm after! For future reference the Ford part numbers for the Eibach Pro Kit are as follows: 2.0 & 2.3 Petrol 09/95 -> 1132325 2.8 V6 petrol/All 1.9tdi 09/95 -> 1132326 Look forward to seeing the pics tho steve Quote
Stevie G Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Posted August 22, 2006 Marky said: Nice one Stevie...bad luck apple! I've sorted the issue out about the eibach kit ford part numbers and have ordered the kit today, unfortunately they have quoted me 10-14 day delivery :( still, it'll give me time to get the best price on the rs6's i'm after! For future reference the Ford part numbers for the Eibach Pro Kit are as follows: 2.0 & 2.3 Petrol 09/95 -> 1132325 2.8 V6 petrol/All 1.9tdi 09/95 -> 1132326 Look forward to seeing the pics tho steve Nice one Marky, look forward to seeing some pics when you have got it lowered and got your rims on! Hopefully I will have had mine lowered by the weekend so I will get some pics on then. Stevie G Quote
Marky Posted August 25, 2006 Report Posted August 25, 2006 Stevie...don't forget to get your tracking checked once the springs are on..... Quote
Marky Posted August 26, 2006 Report Posted August 26, 2006 Marky said: Stevie...don't forget to get your tracking checked once the springs are on..... Woohoo!! Sourced a set of wheels!!! 18" RS6 Replicas with Nokian 235/40/18 95Y XL directional tyres. Well chuffed with them cos I have been quoted between Quote
Stevie G Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Posted August 26, 2006 Marky said: Marky said: Stevie...don't forget to get your tracking checked once the springs are on..... Woohoo!! Sourced a set of wheels!!! 18" RS6 Replicas with Nokian 235/40/18 95Y XL directional tyres. Well chuffed with them cos I have been quoted between Quote
Marky Posted August 26, 2006 Report Posted August 26, 2006 No way!!!! Cheeky so n so's...I feel partly responsible seems as it was me that gave you the link... At least you've got your order confirmation with the correct price...they don't look like a mickey mouse operation so (fingers crossed!) you'll get your money back... Think you're right about the wheels....don't think I can have them sitting there waiting for the eibach's so they're gonna go on on Wednesday...I'll stick a couple of pics on then... Keep me posted about your overcharge... ATB Mark Quote
adrianf. Posted August 26, 2006 Report Posted August 26, 2006 Marky said: Marky said: Stevie...don't forget to get your tracking checked once the springs are on..... Woohoo!! Sourced a set of wheels!!! 18" RS6 Replicas with Nokian 235/40/18 95Y XL directional tyres. Well chuffed with them cos I have been quoted between Quote
steve67car Posted August 26, 2006 Report Posted August 26, 2006 hay these look sweet adrian glad to be of help but marky was not so happy to lose out to you lol :blink: Quote
Marky Posted August 26, 2006 Report Posted August 26, 2006 steve67car said: hay these look sweet adrian glad to be of help but marky was not so happy to lose out to you lol :blink: Ada's just rubbing salt into the wounds now....!!! ;) :blink: :) Post some pics of mine when I get them on... Quote
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