Yes, I really dont understand this at all. I have friends with lowered VWs, there is no to little suspension movement and going anywhere is a chore. Multistories are a problem, speed bumps, driveways, etc etc. One had to have new handbrake cables as they had worn away on the road. Some similar cars I hear of have had the chassis notched to allow the driveshaft more upward movementDickieG wrote:Its each to their own Chris when it comes to how firm a ride is acceptable, I look in horror at the current trend of VW's being lowered to their bump stops then burst out laughing as the occupants bounce up and down on their seats.
As an aside on that point a friend of friend who has a R5GTT was recently prosecuted for not having sufficient suspension travel on his car, boy racers be warned!
It really should not be allowed. Not only does it dramatically effect the ride quality, they won't think about the fact they have lowered their crash protection area and so any front collision with another car will be taken by the higher and softer parts of the car and not the main crumple zones.
On top of that, the cars often have to be driven slower than a standard one as the suspension can not cope and the driver is too uncomfortable.
Interesting what you say, I have never heard of any of these VWs failing the MOT due to a lack of suspension travel. I often wonder how they pass with suspension how it is, so its good to know some don't!
I too laugh at the passengers and driver being bounced about in the seats, I mean if they think the car looks better lowered, they certainly don't
That really is extreme, a go cart is more comfortable.