I appreciate this is not the best place to ask.

On my mk1 diesel Fabia vrs I have fitted coilovers, they are only height adjustable not damper rate adjustable. The rear arches are taller than the front, but being most likely front heavy what ride heights should I go for, for the best overall handling?

Level or slightly nose down?

Cheers

 

Slightly nose down is the usual choice for aero stability as much as anything.

 

Yeah i suspected as much thanks.

 

I'd say try it, bet you won't even feel the difference on a car like that. Might as well set it up so it looks good

 

When I had an FTO, all the lowering springs you could get would lower the front more. But just for looks. Assuming you get the geo sorted afterwards, you're not going to notice a difference.

Best for handling may well be leaving it alone.

 

Rear ride height on an FWD is typically to do with luggage capacity. Remember these are still meant to be practical cars. A friend of mine had a lowered Bora and pretty much made it useless for rear passengers and luggage.

 

Why would anybody lower a Bora? It's not going to improve the looks, and the handling is a lost cause anyway.

 

Difficult question. Lowering the front more will further distribute weight to an already overloaded axle.

 

Giving it positive rake, (nose down) technically gives better downforce. However, I doubt you would be able to notice any dfference aero wise.

 

You may find that it has an effect on steering feel and behaviour too.

Tyre wear as well, obviously.