What suspension kit?

1. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

   #1 5th November 2007, 10:28

   hey everyone,
   
   im looking to lower my vtr in Jan/Feb time, and have search some threads with recommended products in them.
   
   im looking to for a track slag style, and would like to know how much to lower by? what products are the best, which has the best results? i.e no problems recorded etc
   
   Cheers
2. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #2 5th November 2007, 12:56

   these are the ones i would have http://www.kam-racing.com/product_in...roducts_id/977
3. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

   #3 5th November 2007, 13:57

   there is no garentue you wont get problems with any kit, your car might give you a problem when its lowered what ever, but there is less chance with a better spec kit.
   
   depends on your budget also.
   
   i and alot of others have the 40mm spax psx kit, and for the money its great, and i personaly think its brillant.
   
   also could try the blistein sprint or sportlines (can't remember which is the better one).
   
   but i'd avoid gmax as they seem to throw up the most problems/complaints.
4. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

   #4 5th November 2007, 14:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxoboy07 these are the ones i would have http://www.kam-racing.com/product_in...roducts_id/977

   Looked at them, bit unsure lol
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeeves_101 there is no garentue you wont get problems with any kit, your car might give you a problem when its lowered what ever, but there is less chance with a better spec kit. depends on your budget also. i and alot of others have the 40mm spax psx kit, and for the money its great, and i personaly think its brillant. also could try the blistein sprint or sportlines (can't remember which is the better one). but i'd avoid gmax as they seem to throw up the most problems/complaints.

   I just want a decent enough kit, that will last, and is quality. You got any Pics of a car with the kits you recommended on?
5. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #5 5th November 2007, 14:10

   Mine is on a Spax PSX Kit, 40mm.
   I rate it highly too.
   
   Pics of mine in here
   
   For best handling don't go any lower than 40mm.
6. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

   #6 5th November 2007, 14:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by David Mine is on a Spax PSX Kit, 40mm. I rate it highly too. Pics of mine in here For best handling don't go any lower than 40mm.

   Was thinking the same mate
   
   What price were the one you got?
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 5th November 2007, 14:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeeves_101 there is no garentue you wont get problems with any kit, your car might give you a problem when its lowered what ever, but there is less chance with a better spec kit.

   We've never had any Bilstein suspension returned with a fault. Sometimes the motorsport units come back to get rebuilt but they have a very hard life.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeeves_101 also could try the blistein sprint or sportlines (can't remember which is the better one).

   Both are uprated the same amount. The sportline are o/e length. the Sprints are designed for use with lowered suspension
8. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

   #8 5th November 2007, 14:22

   cheers kam.
   
   i didn't mean the sus as such with a fault, but the car may have issues when lowered, i.e. if beam or bearings are shot.
9. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #9 5th November 2007, 14:26

   certainly if there is a problem with the suspension putting higher spec units on and the subsequent harder driving makes things worse.
10. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #10 5th November 2007, 14:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Raz Was thinking the same mate What price were the one you got?

    I bought the car with it on tbh so I can't tell you. Sorry.
11. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #11 5th November 2007, 14:31

    i bought the spax psx kit for my car and paid about £215 delivered, tho its normally a bit more expensive than that.
12. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #12 5th November 2007, 14:39

    Kam - what do you recommend?
13. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #13 5th November 2007, 14:57

    Bilstein are good.
    
    Kev has the B12 kit on his BMW and I'll be fitting some to my next road car.
    
    Jon here is going to be testing out the FK kits on his polo should be a nice cheaper brand
14. GT3 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Chesterfield Posts: 678 Cammed Stripped VTS and Daily Driver VTS

    #14 5th November 2007, 15:01

    standard dampers and eibach springs for just lowered look but retaining comfort
    
    bilstein sport and H+R for a fast road setup
    
    bilstein group n and with gmc 40mm springs for very hard road and track abuse
    
    Don't forget things like uprated bushes, top mounts and braces if going for a fully sorted setup
15. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #15 5th November 2007, 15:36

    Exactly what Yates is running is what i would suggested
16. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #16 5th November 2007, 17:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by leeroybrown Exactly what Yates is running is what i would suggested

    Lee, i dont know what he has on his lol Soooooo many posts