Rear Torsion Bar

  1. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR
    #1
    Hey, sorry if I totally offend anyone but i've searched abit and found nothing that helps me completely but anyway.
    I'm looking to lower my Saxo between 35 and 50. I have been told I can do springs at the front and torsion bar at the back, is this true? I have also been told NOT to do the torsion bar myself. if I were to fit new shorter shocks front and rear as well as springs front and rear would this mean the torsion bar can stay the same?
    I don't really know what i'm doing with this and don't want to f*** it up. Can anyone recommend any good kits to drop around 40-50ish and also how hard it is to do myself/how much a garage should charge, I have decent mechanical knowledge but don't like the idea of dieing just yet.

    Thanks =]
  2. Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS
    #2
    Yep thats right you need lowering springs at the front and torsion adjusted at the back

    Kam racing does a good deal on lowering springs

    http://www.kam-racing.com/product_in...products_id/85

    Then you just need to book in your car at the garage should'nt cost no more then £100 to fit springs and adjust torsion i would say
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2005 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 1064 Vts turbo, 1.1 dsire, Pug 207.
    #3
    hey mate you can lower it yourself here is a link to a guide that allot of ppl use

    http://www.badgermotorsport.co.uk/lowering.htm

    like said you can change the front springs and shocks to adjust front and the tortion bar adjusts's the rear you can also get uprated shocks for the rear too with the link shows.

    regards
    chrus
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS
    #4
    You said you were machanical minded....so if you have the right tools and feel confident id give it ago.......but i dont wanna say do it then it bugger up and i get the blame for saying do it
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa
    #5
    if you live around dorset i know sum1 who will lower the whole car 4 u for 90 (45 front, 45 rear)as long as u provide the springs
  6. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR
    #6
    Ok but if I just got shorter shocks on the back I wouldn't need to touch the torsion bar no? Just from what i've heard they're a real pain to adjust and make the whole rear end sloppy, is this true? I don't mind paying out 2-300 quid for a full set of springs and dampers to lower it if it's gunna be worth it, just asking people with experience.

    No mate, i'm from Durham, near Newcastle and cheers everyone for the quick replies, found nothing but good people on here so far.
  7. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by onzakieron View Post
    Ok but if I just got shorter shocks on the back I wouldn't need to touch the torsion bar no? Just from what i've heard they're a real pain to adjust and make the whole rear end sloppy, is this true? I don't mind paying out 2-300 quid for a full set of springs and dampers to lower it if it's gunna be worth it, just asking people with experience.

    No mate, i'm from Durham, near Newcastle and cheers everyone for the quick replies, found nothing but good people on here so far.

    yes there a pain to adjust, load of shit about sloppiness. go 50mm max and shouldnt get any problems

    shocks are easy, should be about 10mins per side
  8. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR
    #8
    Ok, makes sense cheers. Can anyone recommend any good kits, cheap is good but I don't mind paying for something that little bit better..