Lowering Myself?

15th January 2005, 01:39

Hope somebody can help. I've read through the Max Power Citroen Saxo guide, and in order to lower it, they say I need specialist tools for the front, and a 'dummy' damper for the rear, is this so?
Or is it easier to let someone else do this part?

15th January 2005, 01:43

unles you have spring clamps the theres no point even attempting it yourself mate.

15th January 2005, 01:52

Yeah I've got spring clamps

15th January 2005, 01:53

plus the torsion bar should only be touched by sum1 who no's what they r doing!

15th January 2005, 01:55

Fair enough mate, I'll get the work done at a workshop, that way it will be easier.

15th January 2005, 02:12

possibly be able to do the torsion bar yourself, if it isn't to rusted in LOL

15th January 2005, 02:16

Well it's a 2001. I am actually a trainee mechanic, but I haven't ever worked on a torsion bar before.

15th January 2005, 05:05

if the torsion bar isnt rusted then its easier to do than the front springs. No need for someone who knows what they are doing really not a lot to it

15th January 2005, 05:49

and theres a better how to guide for premium members on here.
Alot better than the Max Power one!

15th January 2005, 05:55

i was always told that the torsion bar is the hardest thing to do as it can go quite wrong if not done right!maybe im wrong!

15th January 2005, 06:03

it can go very wrong if not done right, but so can everything

15th January 2005, 19:24

very true!

it isn't that difficult as ive done mine down my friends workshop with his help but aslong as you can get the pins out its pretty straight forward you can always heat them up but watch out because you got brake lines etc in that area!

15th January 2005, 20:38

So is it pretty straight forward then?

15th January 2005, 23:54

Do the Premium How-to-Guides explain a lot and do they go into great detail, or don't they help a lot?

16th January 2005, 00:06

well im going to be doing mine soon when my avo springs arrive, but then again depends on when the alloys come to

16th January 2005, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurioKid

Do the Premium How-to-Guides explain a lot and do they go into great detail, or don't they help a lot?

premium guides are detailed and easy to follow.
as are all the other guides aswell actually!..

16th January 2005, 03:04

Well I'll become a Premium member if its worth it then

16th January 2005, 05:28

10 smackers = a pair of lovely stickers ;-) sweet living and some hardcore access to the guides ;-)

17th January 2005, 23:26

I've just been through the Premium How-To-Guides, and there are no descriptions, explaining which the torsion bar should be turned etc.?

18th January 2005, 01:22

this could help www.badgermotorsport.co.uk/

18th January 2005, 01:41

Very helpful mate, thanks for the link.

18th January 2005, 01:42

thatys because it doesnt matter which way you turn the torsion bar

18th January 2005, 01:46

So you just keeping turing it a spline at a time, until it fits back in?

18th January 2005, 01:48

thats the chap

18th January 2005, 01:50

providing u have the suspension arm set at the disired height?

18th January 2005, 02:00

Yeah I've read through that Badger Motorsport page, and seems quite straight forward. Is it worth replacing the seals when putting everything back?

18th January 2005, 02:02

nah i wouldnt and didnt bother

, no real need to remove the anti roll bar either, just lever the end plates up or down out of the way

18th January 2005, 02:13

Sorted mate, thanks for the great advice. What sort of suspension have you got on your ride Scott? How much did you pay for it? Which is the best one to go for, cos' really I'm after height adjustable suspension, but I'm only looking to spend around £200 if I can!

18th January 2005, 02:15

no chance of height adjustable for 200 unfortunately mate. Im on gmc 50mm springs and bilstein shocks.

Have a chat with GSMotorsport and see what he can sort you with now your a premium member your privvy to some discount

18th January 2005, 02:18

How much did that set you back?

18th January 2005, 02:19

i'm going for eibach springs and bilstein shocks on mine, got the springs already, might have to talk to Gareth about the shocks....and then find time to fit all.

18th January 2005, 02:28

it was 150 for the springs to be fitted and torsion abr to be lowered, then i picked up the shocks second hand and fitted them myself

18th January 2005, 02:32

So can you mix and match shocks and springs then?

Also whats the best height to lower too? I'm gonna be riding on VTS alloys, and want my Saxo to just sit above my rims, so that it looks the tits, but whats the average drop that normally has to be done?

18th January 2005, 04:44

Go 40mm .. Will look sweet on VTS rims.
And handling will still be great.

18th January 2005, 04:52

id say go another 10mm but its ur choice!if u jus want it to look nice go 60mm plus!but then things start to wear out eg driveshafts as they sit at awkward angle!

18th January 2005, 23:01

Are Apex Suspension kits any good, cos' I've seen them advertised for £180? Otherwise what are the best makes to go for?

18th January 2005, 23:07

Apex are good..
As Scott said, Gaz (GSMotorsport) offers good deals on apex kits to sax-p members..
Give him a PM.

20th January 2005, 00:07

I've just spoken to GSMotorsport, and they reckon they can do me a fixed Apex suspension kit for £210, where as I've seen them cheaper elsewhere!

20th January 2005, 00:33

well tell him that he may match it

21st January 2005, 01:42

I've spoken to GSMotorsport, and they've said that they will price match it. They really are helpful, and really seem to know what they are talking about.
Where abouts are they based?
Has anybody used them before? If so what did you think? Were they quick with delivery?

21st January 2005, 02:19

Gaz is based in Nottingham!
Top guy.. Im sure most saxos owners have or will deal with him atleast once within their time of owning a saxo!
Very recommended fella

21st January 2005, 02:45

So he well worth going with then?

21st January 2005, 02:49

Absolutely..

He's a Sax-p partner.. very trusted and knowledgable guy.

21st January 2005, 23:09

Sorted, I'm gonna be ringing him tomorrow to confirm the order, and then I can get them fitted ASAP. A company near to me has said that they will sort out all of my Torsion Bar for about £100. So I'm gonna get them to do that, and then I'll just swap the front dampers round. SORTED!!!!!

28th January 2005, 00:16

I've got my Suspension Kit, and my alloys. So now I'm gonna book my car in with a company near to me (personally recommended), and they are gonna do all the work (torsion bar and front dampers) for about £180. The end of next week when it is all done, I'll have to post some pics to show the finnished product!

Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

28th January 2005, 01:44

no probs mate.. Take before and after pics aswell please mate.