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The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:50 pm
by SteveG
Hi Guys,

As above, I want to lower the car a little and get some H&R ARB.

What is the best recommended option for lowering one of these a little whilst keeping ride comfort as current ?

Thanks for any help.

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:56 pm
by kent_andy
best option is set of springs. i looked at MTM ones but KW are essentially the same. you would then keep DRC and the ability to switch damper settings.

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:33 pm
by SteveG
Hi Andy,

OK, I will look at the MTM springs. Any vendors on here ? MRC is other side of the M25 and booked up solid for a month :(

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:06 am
by SteveG
Do I need to find a fitter that will need to also reset/ correct DRC post spring fitment ?

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:00 am
by rs6_sid
nope as long as they don't loose any pressure or fluid from the drc system unless they have the specialist recharge kit

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:01 pm
by IanH755
You may have issues correcting the camber post lowering because, as far as I can tell, no-one sells a camber adjustable arm with enough adjustment for a lowered car. So you'll start to burn through the inner edge of the front tyres more quickly than before.

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:31 pm
by SteveG
Hmm, doesn't sound ideal. Thanks for pointing out Ian.

Steve

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:12 pm
by IanH755
Don't get me wrong it's not like you'll go through a set in under 2k miles or similar but you will notice a tyre duration difference between lowered and stock.

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:34 am
by Pgj0hns0n
With standard 20" rims, what are most people lowering their car by without any interference? I appreciate tyre choice but a general view would be appreciated!

Also, if you put 21" on, any view on best lowering springs - 20mm reduction?

Thanks
Pj

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:57 am
by A20LEE
I've lowered my as far as it will go on KW Platforms and its rubbed on the arch liners at the rear. Switched to Michelin PSS and now theres no rubbing. Previous tyres were PZero's

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:17 pm
by Pgj0hns0n
Can i ask what you lowered your car by - 20mm around? Also, did you also add wheel spacers?
Thanks
PJ

Re: The next step..Lowering a C6 RS please educate me on best option with DRC

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 4:36 pm
by A20LEE
45mm, the maximum the kit allows. No spacers.