Lowering my Syncro

Post by **Russel** » 31 May 2006, 19:53

Hi smokey.
Unfortunatly for ureself it is not the done thing amongst the syncro comunity.
I personaly dont now of any suspension parts made for this.
There will be some structurel mods to make to do this though

Post by **smokey** » 31 May 2006, 19:54

what about lowering just 40mm? or still a no go? have been off roading, took 4 jet washes to get the van clean!

already thinking about getting a T25 to play with

Thanks for the replies!

Post by **HarryMann** » 31 May 2006, 20:06

I personaly dont now of any suspension parts made for this.
There will be some structurel mods to make to do this though

Aw, Russel, was just about to recommend you have a go.. you know, what the Germans used to called BMW chasers - fast road syncros

Post by **Cate** » 31 May 2006, 20:07

what about lowering just 40mm

No! bad bad bad!

Post by **smokey** » 31 May 2006, 20:19

Ok I've got it now, lowering is a BAD thing, the thought will not cross my mind again...promise.

I will hang my head in shame forever!

Thanks for your help guys.

Post by **Cate** » 31 May 2006, 20:47

Noo, lowering is not a bad thing, lowering a syncro is a BAD thing! Besides, they are so much easier to work under when they are high.

Write out a hundred times....

I will not lower my syncro.

Post by **clash460** » 01 Jun 2006, 06:46

as you can see the syncro community is quite a conservative lot
they have a beer tent but actually drink PIMMS
I reckon you should go for it, has to happen sooner or later, just not with mine

Post by **Cate** » 01 Jun 2006, 07:01

Conservative? hmmmmm, first time for that one!

Please note the views I express here are purely my own and are not in any way representative of the syncro community, or any other community.

Post by **HarryMann** » 01 Jun 2006, 10:15

they have a beer tent but actually drink PIMMS

Red wine, White wine, Buckfast, Scotch (usually malt, yes!), real ale, Grappa, Zhivenya... even euro-pi$$ I expect.

And maybe we have brought the odd bottle of PIMMS, sprig of mint, mixers, not sure about the ice though, but can't recall it.

Post by **syncroand101** » 01 Jun 2006, 10:25

You forgot to mention the firewalking!

Post by **HarryMann** » 01 Jun 2006, 10:30

Oh yes, you don't get that at the average lol about camping event... AFAIK

Post by **Cate** » 01 Jun 2006, 11:44

Just looked at your list and realised how many of those I drank at CF, but you forgot the million cans of beer Clive!

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 01 Jun 2006, 12:24

It's your van, lower it if you want to, but make sure you set the geometry back up right afterwards or you'll kill your front tyres pretty quick.

Unless there are any lowering kits available for T25 Syncros your only option would be to get out the grinder - not ideal.

You could always go for Siekel springs, which are higher, but stiffer and give a very good on road ride (as in flat). They're a bit 'bouncy' off road though, unless your van's heavily loaded.

Personally I can't wait to get the stiff, lowered springs on my Syncro so I can go cane some roundabouts faster.

Post by **amulet** » 01 Jun 2006, 13:06

just a thought but if you're wanting to lower a 4wd van for performance reasons why not consider a T4? They're not known for their off-road prowess anyway and might be more adept to such a project...??

andrew

(feeling in a more constructive mood today!)

- Jake, you'll have your shades by the weekend mate -

Post by **syncropete** » 01 Jun 2006, 22:24

Anyone tried busmans raising kit? Our 16s suspension is looking very sad. Could be the generator, tv, central heating, monkey bike and all the other comforts weighing the old girl down. could be munas make up, hair straightners, irons etc ( she was talking about a dishwasher!)

Anyone?