Negative reasons for lowering

[FT86'er]

Excuse my lack of knowledge but was wondering what, if any are some negative reasons to lower a car? I assume the only reason isn't just because of reduced clearance?

[Driftr]

Youd probably have to re set some of the suspension parts so they dont take extra wear and tear but other than that i cant think of anything other than being low to the ground and scraping it

[bigbird]

it all depends on the car. some cars suspension components cant handle the lowered stance well so some extra ware my happen. also issues with camber if it cant be adjust may cause excess tire ware. my guess is that this car wont have to much of a tough time...as long as toyota makes it modder friendly.

[whaap]

The only practical reasons I can think of would be speed bumps and car wash rails.

[Driftr]

The only practical reasons I can think of would be speed bumps and car wash rails.

haha I dont think id let anybody wash my car if i get one of these babies

well unless you live somewhere where it snows and you dont wana freeze your ass off

[DOHC]

haha I dont think id let anybody wash my car if i get one of these babies

well unless you live somewhere where it snows and you dont wana freeze your ass off

Yes, I will only be washing my car. Don't want anyone else to wreck it

[onmikesline]

if i end up getting this car, i will get coilovers, so i can lower it to the tires perfect, maybe even a little past it, a must is get some spacers so the tire meets the wheel walls or just get new rims and yes it will not be a daily driver. i bet it will make the car look 100 times better.

[Paul]

Coilovers are a great idea IMO for this car. Hopefully won't have to wait too long after release for them to come out.

[Victor]

Coilovers are a great idea IMO for this car. Hopefully won't have to wait too long after release for them to come out.

After market scene for this car will be huge, will be out right away.

[Administrator]

After market scene for this car will be huge, will be out right away.

And TRD is quick to come out with support for new Toyota models.

Nadeem

[onmikesline]

i hope Tein has a set

[vertical_vs]

heres a few pros and cons to lowering any car. while there are cons to lowering a car. the pros far outweigh the cons to lowering it.

pros - lower center of gravity
reduced body roll
more agressive look due to the lessened wheel gap
better cornering grip due to added negative camber

cons - lessened ground clearance. chance for car underchasis to scrape
more stress and wear on certain suspension components.
increased tire wear due to added negative camber.

[onmikesline]

heres a few pros and cons to lowering any car. while there are cons to lowering a car. the pros far outweigh the cons to lowering it.

pros - lower center of gravity
reduced body roll
more agressive look due to the lessened wheel gap
better cornering grip due to added negative camber

cons - lessened ground clearance. chance for car underchasis to scrape
more stress and wear on certain suspension components.
increased tire wear due to added negative camber.

increased tire wear due to added negative camber.
that can be fixed

underchasis to scrape
not a big deal really

more stress and wear on certain suspension components.
true. you will end up replacing axle boots a few times of the life of the car( if they are not made well that is)

[Administrator]

The real question is where do you live? In Toronto, you can only go so low due to road conditions. I know a lot of cities where you might get away with it and it would be fine but in some spots like Montreal or NYC I would think twice.

Nadeem

[car_crazy]

i'm from toronto and while it is difficult driving a lowered car it is not impossible. you just need to take it slow around bumps. but it does make any car handle better. no doubt with the ft86 that it will definitely improve handling. plus with the rumored height adjustable suspension on the FT86 i know a lot of future owners will definitely lower theirs.