Cheap springs

1. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

   #1 10th March 2008, 20:29

   looking to lower my car by 30-40. got about 40 quid (i know its not much) just want to know what i can get for my money say on here or on ebay and if anyone can recommend anything? ones ive looked at so far....
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Saxo-1-6VT...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-4...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-30mm...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   thanks everyone. anyone with pics of their car lowered between these (30 and 40) id like too see. Thanks everyone. Want to get them asap.
   Chris
2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 10th March 2008, 20:32

   nvm lol
3. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

   #3 10th March 2008, 20:39

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4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 10th March 2008, 20:49

   hmm Pi or Gmax... think i'd go gmax .. although its like looking at 2 frogs and trying to work out which is the most handsome
5. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

   #5 10th March 2008, 20:50

   i would buy the brand new gmax
   
   never heard of Pi before
   
   or pair of Eibachs of Kamracing if you double your money
6. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

   #6 10th March 2008, 20:54

   havent got the funds to be honest mate. could look at getting a set of second hands could go to 50 quid. isit worth the extra money?? thanks. chris
7. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

   #7 10th March 2008, 20:55

   and will 30 make a big difference? want it low but not too low? and want less body roll of course?
8. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

   #8 10th March 2008, 21:00

   if your gonna get them, go for the Gmax ones
   
   Eibachs give good ride comfort but there £80 but worth the investment
   
   30mm wont be that noticeable as springs need time to settle in
   
   it will give you better handling as the springs reduce body roll
9. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

   #9 10th March 2008, 21:05

   i would buy both.. as neither will last long so you can use the other set as a replacement!
   
   Problem solved
10. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #10 10th March 2008, 21:07

    so its worth getting the expensive ones? any second hand ones??
11. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #11 10th March 2008, 21:07

    Pi are not bad matey!! Ive got full G-max on me vts!! but i had P.i spring on me other saxo vts in the past.....
12. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #12 10th March 2008, 21:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mcchriswood so its worth getting the expensive ones? any second hand ones??

    tbh the way i see it is.. if you buy cheap beans they taste like shit.. if you buy a cheaper ebay supercharger kit you can guarantee its shit!
    
    You get what you pay for, And IMO its def worth saving up for a decent set
13. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #13 10th March 2008, 21:21

    Dez ,is right!! you shud pay bit more and get some good lowering springs...not some cheap ebay ones.....
14. ryhornvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2005 norwich United Kingdom (England) Posts: 821 2003 posi VTS

    #14 10th March 2008, 21:34

    Save your money and get a decent kit, fuck being a cheapskate when it comes to important stuff on a car.
    
    How do you expect to have it fitted and the rear lowered on that budget? Unless you can do it yourself.
15. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #15 10th March 2008, 21:36

    try to find some second hand Apex springs.. Or perhaps some 2nd hand Eibach sportline.. Bilstein used to use Ventura springs in their sprint kits and they are cheap and decent quality too
    
    good springs - they do crop up and it does make a difference.
16. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #16 10th March 2008, 22:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ryhornvtr Save your money and get a decent kit, fuck being a cheapskate when it comes to important stuff on a car. How do you expect to have it fitted and the rear lowered on that budget? Unless you can do it yourself.

    no 40 quid is just the price for the springs. I have been quoted 180 to fit the springs and lower the rear torsion bar.
17. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #17 10th March 2008, 22:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mcchriswood no 40 quid is just the price for the springs. I have been quoted 180 to fit the springs and lower the rear torsion bar.

    thats way too much bud.. should be able to get it done for at least 100-115
18. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #18 10th March 2008, 22:12

    that was including 40quid for my springs?? is that still too expensive then shud i be looking at around 140 - 155?? looks like i may have about 60 odd for springs then. still hope too pick some up cheaper second hand??
19. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #19 10th March 2008, 22:15

    yeah just give it time mate and keep your eyes open
    
    to fit the springs and lower torsion bar i dont think you should be looking at much over £120ish
20. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #20 10th March 2008, 22:16

    thanks people pm me if any come up on the for sale section and let me know. dez reped
21. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #21 10th March 2008, 22:20

    cheers bud, put a thread up in the wanted section too that may help
22. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #22 10th March 2008, 22:28

    yea already done lol. what about these?? http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=131330
23. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

    #23 10th March 2008, 22:30

    eibach springs are good IMO... never really heard any complaints about them
24. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #24 10th March 2008, 22:32

    i will see if i can get em for 50. if so ill have em if not then i wont lol.
25. Jules Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Paisley Posts: 3314 Subaru Impreza & Saxo vtr phase 2

    #25 10th March 2008, 22:58

    I've got PI springs on my car, ( to my disgust, the garage switched my koni 35mm ones for PI 50mm ones, long story)
    There not bad i suppose but there really hard every bump on the road is a bone cruncher now. I would save up and buy a set of springs and shocks, thats what i did.
26. mcchriswood Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR

    #26 17th March 2008, 07:40

    koni or spax??? are either of these any good?? unsure what 1s to get. both at a drop of 40mm?