torsion bar/dummy dampner?

1. mick_vtr_07 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 halesowen Posts: 38 had a metro got nicked, golf tdi sold it for the b

   #1 5th October 2007, 21:48

   hey would just liek to clear a few things up..is this guide the right way to lower the torsion bar http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm
   plus while doing this do i jack both sides of the car up exactly the same or do i only jack the one side up...
   secondly i was reading a max power haynes book and it says in there under the lowering section i need a ''adjustable dummy damper''?? so ive read on an i think they are lowering the car using the spline way (which ive been told is the wrong way to do it) all feedback an help will be well apreciated thanx
2. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #2 5th October 2007, 22:47

   The above website shows the correct way to do it. It can also be done the max power way with the dummy damper, it's basically the same except you measure the height with the damper rather than a measuring tape! But you're correct, the splines way is a no no.
3. mick_vtr_07 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 halesowen Posts: 38 had a metro got nicked, golf tdi sold it for the b

   #3 5th October 2007, 23:04

   ahh so basicly the dummy is a bit of bar set up to 40mm that will kepe the distance the same..insted of having a second person there to hold it in place while measuring with the tape if that makes sense? an if i followd the guide of the site do i need to jack both sides of the car up at the same time or can i jst jack one side..lower it then jack the other up or will that throw the other side out? thanx
4. slammed106 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 291

   #4 5th October 2007, 23:32

   yes mate i made a set up to do mates cars basically imagine a damper but instead of free sliding its on a thread allowing you to adjust each arm perfectly and keep them in place when you refit the bars...
5. pow Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 <3in Jackman Posts: 884 RSport 182

   #5 6th October 2007, 11:17

   just use a jack to hold it in place
6. mick_vtr_07 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 halesowen Posts: 38 had a metro got nicked, golf tdi sold it for the b

   #6 6th October 2007, 18:33

   so basicly if i dont make a dummp i can just use a jack to hold it to the rite measurment...an do i still need to jack both sides up or can i do it one a time?
7. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #7 6th October 2007, 18:34

   one at a time
8. mick_vtr_07 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 halesowen Posts: 38 had a metro got nicked, golf tdi sold it for the b

   #8 6th October 2007, 18:34

   i meant dummy not dummp in the last msg lol
9. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #9 6th October 2007, 18:53

   lowered mine last week using that method
10. mick_vtr_07 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 halesowen Posts: 38 had a metro got nicked, golf tdi sold it for the b

    #10 7th October 2007, 12:44

    well im going to give it ago next weekend i think..just hope to god the bar isnt seized