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Freedom8675 09-11-2017 03:45 PM

XKR Lowered H&R Suspension
 
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Lowered my 2014 XKR over the weekend, might not be everybody's look. I think it looks nice and aggressive.

sharx8 09-11-2017 07:45 PM

Looks badass!

peterv8 09-11-2017 09:49 PM

Looks really good!
I'm thinking of lowering mine but maybe not as much as yours, half an inch less I would like .:-)

steve_k_xk 09-11-2017 10:21 PM

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Pete go the Spires eibach 20mm lowering, the handling difference from the standard xk spring to the performance springs is exceptional.

Freedom8675 09-11-2017 10:22 PM

Thanks, the H&R states it lowers 1.3 of an inch, Seems more. I also put the wheel spacers on, pushed out the wheels.

ralphwg 09-11-2017 11:04 PM

Too low for me. But each to his/her own. I would never get out the street that low!

makecopies 09-12-2017 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by Freedom8675 (Post 1758180)
Thanks, the H&R states it lowers 1.3 of an inch, Seems more. I also put the wheel spacers on, pushed out the wheels.

With some spacers it will be perfect!!

Tervuren 09-12-2017 06:39 AM

I feel the rear looks to be sitting almost lower than the front, it would look better with a small rake ankle the other way.

Have you considered changing the red brake caliper covers to black?

Freedom8675 09-12-2017 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by makecopies (Post 1758338)
With some spacers it will be perfect!!

it has the 15mm H&R spacers on it already

Freedom8675 09-12-2017 06:58 AM


Originally Posted by Tervuren (Post 1758339)
I feel the rear looks to be sitting almost lower than the front, it would look better with a small rake ankle the other way.

Have you considered changing the red brake caliper covers to black?

Not a bad idea in black, I install the red, might be a bit much. I think black would look clean
Thanks

Jockster 09-12-2017 07:13 AM


Originally Posted by Freedom8675 (Post 1758349)
Not a bad idea in black, I install the red, might be a bit much. I think black would look clean
Thanks

No way, red is loads better, links up with the rear light cluster and draws your eye around the car.

20mm spacers are perfect for the front, but 15mm is the limit on the rear I believe.:icon_wink:

multistrada74 09-13-2017 10:23 AM

running the same set up and it's perfect in all ways.

peterv8 09-13-2017 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by Jockster (Post 1758361)
No way, red is loads better, links up with the rear light cluster and draws your eye around the car.

20mm spacers are perfect for the front, but 15mm is the limit on the rear I believe.:icon_wink:

What kind och spacers do you use?
Where to buy?

Jockster 09-19-2017 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by peterv8 (Post 1759115)
What kind och spacers do you use?
Where to buy?

I used H&R spacers, not sure where I bought them from though, sorry.......

Cee Jay 09-19-2017 11:34 AM

I'd consider spacers on the rear, but on the front they'd mess up the Scrub Radius.... and other geometry.

SinF 09-19-2017 01:05 PM

How do you drive over railroad tracks and parking lot speed bumps in a car this low? Also, how do you turn sharply at speed without rubbing front fender?

Jockster 09-20-2017 07:33 AM


Originally Posted by Cee Jay (Post 1762240)
I'd consider spacers on the rear, but on the front they'd mess up the Scrub Radius.... and other geometry.

You'd be doing pretty well to notice any difference on these cars, as long as your geometry is set up properly and your tyre pressures are good. I certainly haven't noticed anything other than my car looking a lot better!

Freedom8675 09-20-2017 01:48 PM

Does not rub at all in the front, I did get a bit of rubbing in the rear when taking a turn quickly. I had them "roll" the inside fender a bit and it went away. As for speed bumps, I go over slowly, otherwise I can bounce on top of them.
I get all kinds of looks in the car, it looks great

benfbrown 09-29-2017 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by steve_k_xk (Post 1758178)
Pete go the Spires eibach 20mm lowering, the handling difference from the standard xk spring to the performance springs is exceptional.

I agree with this. I put them on my XKR and am very happy. Firmer yes, but handling is also much improved.

peterv8 10-02-2017 01:37 AM

I have lowered a couple of Alfa Romeo's in my days and wonder if an XK is DIY?
Any special tools needed?
Is it a pain to get them off and on?


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