Page 1 of 2
Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:29 pm
by dobby
Hi
I'm NOT planning on doing this but I've noticed that a lot of VW T4 owners lower only the front end of their vans, how would that look on a bongo? All the bongos I've seen are lowered equally, front and rear.
Any thoughts?
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:50 pm
by nicstrike
it would (IMO) look about the same as it does on a t4...stoooopid! and pointless.
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:52 pm
by dobby
I wondered if it would also affect the handling or alternatively mean that load carrying in the back would be better.
Personally I prefer the normal ride height given the state of the roads etc.
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:02 pm
by M 80NGO
Now i do like the head down ass up stance to be honest and i was contemplating doing this conversion to my bongo
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:08 pm
by missfixit70
I'm tending toward the "head up my own arse" stance ATM.
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:37 pm
by dobby
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:17 am
by Germarchip
I lowered my Bongo about 3 months ago. We did the front first & it did look quite interesting
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:02 pm
by Rhinoman
It isn't going to do much for the steering geometry.
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:20 pm
by M 80NGO
Germarchip wrote:I lowered my Bongo about 3 months ago. We did the front first & it did look quite interesting
Any pics ?
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:08 am
by Germarchip
Didnt take any during the process
](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
Took before & after shots though
Before
After
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:42 am
by missfixit70
I think he meant with the front only lowered
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:21 pm
by Germarchip
If you squint with your head at an angle.............
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:07 pm
by nicstrike
Rhinoman wrote:It isn't going to do much for the steering geometry.
or driveshafts if you go too far.
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:13 pm
by M 80NGO
Germarchip wrote:If you squint with your head at an angle.............
Oh yeah i see it now
Re: Lower front end
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:19 pm
by AeroNut
Pretty sure both ends are lowered on mine........ Lime green springs.. (Mazda Sport?)
But this is what it looks like....
Pretty uncomfortable but look good and it does go round corners well......
Terry
