Lowering Question

1. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #1 6th September 2007, 22:23

   Right Ive been reading the suspension guide, but it still is abit hazy. BAsically I was looking to lower my sax 30mm on the eibach pro springs. My aims to do so will be handling as most acute corners usually bottom out when going about 50.
   
   After some reading I take it I will need lowering springs and dampers? So using kamracing as a guide id need 100 quid springs and then 330 quid for the eibach pro dampers and labour.
   
   Will this be a good set up? I want better handling but also want to retain some comfort. And later on when Ive used it enough, eventually turn it to a slag (a few years yet!)
   
   Any help/clarification would be appreciated.
2. kc51 Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 the YY Posts: 1364 wan oh sex

   #2 6th September 2007, 23:18

   you dont necisseraly need to get dampers mate the same ones can withhold the pressure of 30mm drop they should be OK....if they look worn or fucked yeah get new ones!
3. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #3 7th September 2007, 16:32

   if you dont want to turn it to a slag yet, you may aswel just get springs, and then get dampers nearer the time. Eibach springs go with the standard dampers really well, i got the sportline ones and they are pretty much same comfort as standard with standard shocks. If you got the money you might aswell get it all now, but if not the springs on their own will be fine for a couple years id say.
   
   labour will probably be about 150 btw mate.
4. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #4 7th September 2007, 17:00

   cheers. Thats the info I was looking for. Nice one
5. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

   #5 7th September 2007, 17:14

   if your keeping the car for a while get the full kit, might aswell do it all at once, cheaper in the long run if your not handy with a spanner
6. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #6 7th September 2007, 17:33

   If your only gonig 30mm matey I don't think i would bother getting a full kit. Just get front springs and your good to go.
   
   Cheers
7. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #7 7th September 2007, 17:41

   hmmm mixed opinions. Save up say 580 quid to get dampers and springs + labour or 250 for it sooner....
   
   May wait if it will last longer.
8. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #8 7th September 2007, 17:45

   How much are you paying for labour?
   
   Cheers
9. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #9 7th September 2007, 17:59

   Havent enquired anywhere local. Just using Hopcraft's quote.
   
   So 430 notes for springs and dampers (eibach) and then 150 for labour.
10. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

    #10 7th September 2007, 18:00

    I personally think that is far too high a price to pay just to lower the car 30mm. Set of springs would be fine imo and then just pay the labour, i only paid £80 labour though.
    
    Cheers
11. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #11 7th September 2007, 18:05

    Well just thinking of future aswell really. Was the labour at mates rates?
12. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

    #12 7th September 2007, 18:11

    Nope not at all. I couldn't warrant spending 580 quid on lowering a car. Why not go for a cheaper kit?
    
    Cheers
13. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #13 7th September 2007, 18:22

    Could do. Not too familiar on what brands are decent. Only heard that eibach are pretty good. I only want a max 30 mm drop aswell.
14. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

    #14 7th September 2007, 19:18

    Try Spax they do good kits and at decent prices.
    
    Cheers
15. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #15 7th September 2007, 20:10

    do the spax springs offer as much comfort as the eiback ones?
16. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

    #16 9th September 2007, 12:28

    I wouldn't know mate, never had Eibach, The comfort on Spax is good, better than Koni imo.
    
    Cheers