Pics of ssssl rear/sssl front?

[dredrum]

I'm going to get a whole heap of work done on my Calais V and am stuck on what springs to get. It's going to be on 20x8.5 fronts and 20x10 rear Vertini magic wheels. Guards are going to be rolled.

Is ssssl in the rear going to be too low to be practical and does anyone have pics of that setup?

[Bradbd]

The SSSL would need to be on the rear for an even drop afaik

[dredrum]

Yeh that's why I'm thinking ssssl on the rear to get an even drop with the sssl front.

[BADNWS]

How much will this set up cost you?

[dredrum]

Not too sure, guess depends which shocks I want...but I'm going to assume about $900

[Troy711]

This is what it will look like



You don't need to look like you are towing an invisible caravan to look good.

[dredrum]

I want the car to sit level..isn't that achieved by going one step lower at the rear than the front?

[wake jake]

Check out my pics I have SSSL's all round it'll give you an idea

[pjdm1980]

Can I ask how many bloody S's can you get????? sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssl LOL
Not a big fan of the dumped look, but 2 1/2 or maybe 3 inches max for me.

[Pickle']

I'd save and get bags, otherwise goodluck driving, be sure to dodge the cigarette butts :P

Edit: jake where are your pictures

[Troy711]

I want the car to sit level..isn't that achieved by going one step lower at the rear than the front?

Depends on where you want it level, at the sills or the gaurds. The VE sits arse-high from factory, it's just the way the body is designed but the bottom of the door sills are level. If you go lower in the rear it might sit level at the guards but it will look as if it's slightly driving up hill.

This probably isn't the best pic to use but it gives you an idea.

[dredrum]

After looking at wakes jakes, that looks perfect. Do I have to allow for the heavier weight of the v8 in the front and go to a ssl?

[astroham]

I'm going to get a whole heap of work done on my Calais V and am stuck on what springs to get. It's going to be on 20x8.5 fronts and 20x10 rear Vertini magic wheels. Guards are going to be rolled.

Is ssssl in the rear going to be too low to be practical and does anyone have pics of that setup?

i have sssl's and 20x10's on the back of my car ... the guards have been rolled but i still have massive scrubbing issues ... make sure you get the right offset wheels like the gts and all that have otherwise you will also have major issues ... 4sl will be too low for 10 inch wheels on the back

if you have a v8 you want sssl's or 4sl's all round to have it even ... if you have a 6 you want 3sl rear and 4sl front ... because the lesser weight of the v6 engine means the lower spring has to bew used ... once again i had this problem

[old mate]

dude you really neeed SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSL front and SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSL rear for ultimate slammageeeeeeeee.

[GEN3RATD]

bags is probably a better idea

[itsArthurKomar]

+OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for bags then you can be all kinds of idiot :P haha ( last bits a joke)

[dredrum]

#### airbags...I've had mini trucks, losing at a bag at 80kmh is not fun let alone at the speeds the Calais is capable of.

Think I'm gunna go sssl all round with KYB struts

[CJY92]

I have sssl in my sv6 front & rear with the stock 18" wheels (soon to be 22"), love the way the car sits looks nice and level, however it's not very practicle if you are looking to tow anything or looking for comfort, have to be careful on gutters and parking the car!
With the v8 if you put ssl in the front it should sit similar to mine.
Ignition Orange sv6 (SVSIKZ)

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Coil overs. Then you can adjust it to suit your situation. On it's arse for showing off to your mates, or at a comfortable level for actual driving.

[dredrum]

I get the feeling that everyone thinks I want it ridiculously low. I don't, I have an extremely steep driveway and tow my jetski in summer.
I was merely asking if ssssl would be too low to be practical.
Cheers

[kiwicon]

dont worry what everyone is saying bro.. I have SSSLs on my VS - Same part number as Ultra Lows for the VT.. with 20s.. its not that low really.. But as stated above, watch the offset of the rim, as you may need wheel spacers in the back as I have - in NZ thou..

[CJY92]

If you have a really steep driveway and want to tow sssl is going to make the car useless would hate to see it with ssssl!
Best bet is coilovers so you can change it to your needs.

[dredrum]

Thanks mate, that's what I wanted to know. Does anyone have an approximate measurement that ssl and sssl actually drop the car?

[Gorrell72]

How can I view your pics ?

[glenn l]

Thanks mate, that's what I wanted to know. Does anyone have an approximate measurement that ssl and sssl actually drop the car?

khfl-150ssl aprox 380mm for v6 and 370 for v8
khfl-150sssl aprox 370mm for v6 and 360 for v8
khrl-152ssl aprox 365mm
khrl-152sssl aprox 350mm
measured from hob to guard.