full suspension or just springs??

1. jonny13_vtr Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2007 belfast Posts: 264 IMPREZA WRX

   #1 30th October 2007, 21:09

   im lookin at lowering my saxo. is it worth the exra money going for the full suspension kit or just the springs??? ive had a few lowered cars but only ever had springs in them.
2. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #2 30th October 2007, 21:11

   i've got just springs on mine at the moment will upgrade shocks in a couple of months.
3. popsi Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Zagreb Croatia Posts: 486 saxo 1.1 mk1

   #3 30th October 2007, 21:15

   if you like gonig faster and more stable in corners then spring+shocks or coilovers....
   but if youre going for looks then springs will be fine...
4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 30th October 2007, 21:26

   springs and decent shocks are a must if you want to corner fast and in control and retain some semblance of ride quality
   
   You don't need to go as far as coilovers just a quality set of matched springs and dampers
5. djawesome123 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Guildford Posts: 1243 1994 Military Landrover Defender

   #5 30th October 2007, 21:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing springs and decent shocks are a must if you want to corner fast and in control and retain some semblance of ride quality You don't need to go as far as coilovers just a quality set of matched springs and dampers

   Any idea what a rough price would be for this?
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 30th October 2007, 22:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by djawesome123 Any idea what a rough price would be for this?

   I do indeed
   
   http://www.kam-racing.com/index.php?...a&filter_id=24
   
   there are cheaper brands available but the component quality is what really makes a difference with suspension performance
7. djawesome123 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Guildford Posts: 1243 1994 Military Landrover Defender

   #7 30th October 2007, 22:06

   Cheers
8. gazzy9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Guernsey Posts: 178 Saxo vtr 2003

   #8 30th October 2007, 22:32

   whats the difference between them 3 on the website you gave?
9. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #9 31st October 2007, 01:28

   I soo badly want to keep my Bilsteins on the front but they wont let the car sit uber low!
   
   I need some 80mm springs!! lol
10. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #10 31st October 2007, 13:51

    depends how low u want to go aswell, if u want to drop 40mm or so then itll be fine on springs, depends on how low ur going and what ull do with the car..
11. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

    #11 31st October 2007, 14:03

    i'm pretty happy with my eibach sportline springs for now