Lowering my A45

[StuA45AMG]

Apart from speed bumps are there any other negatives on me lowering my A45 with H&R lowering springs, and advice/comments will be much appreciated

 

[Giantvanman]

Just my thoughts; good luck whichever direction you choose to go.

The suspension is already on the stiff side (for obvious reasons) so lowering will affect the compression rate/range making it a hard ride…perfect for smooth track work but a nightmare on real roads where there is every chance of bump steer/hopping off line etc. There is every chance the handling will be not be as good on real roads.

An additional problem with shorter (harder) suspension will be the increased risk of tyre and wheel damage.

The current set up gives a very nice wheel/wheel arch ratio and lowering would spoil the look. Lowered cars can look nice but often at the cost of drivability and real world practicality.

 

[StuA45AMG]

Just my thoughts; good luck whichever direction you choose to go.

The suspension is already on the stiff side (for obvious reasons) so lowering will affect the compression rate/range making it a hard ride…perfect for smooth track work but a nightmare on real roads where there is every chance of bump steer/hopping off line etc. There is every chance the handling will be not be as good on real roads.

An additional problem with shorter (harder) suspension will be the increased risk of tyre and wheel damage.

The current set up gives a very nice wheel/wheel arch ratio and lowering would spoil the look. Lowered cars can look nice but often at the cost of drivability and real world practicality.

Thanks, I shall take your thoughts on board, may be worth a try and if I do not like them I could always put the stock ones back on, we are talking low hundreds and not thousands of pounds, something for me to think about
thanks again

 

[BTB 500]

Apart from speed bumps are there any other negatives on me lowering my A45 with H&R lowering springs

Your insurance may go up, assuming you declare the mod.