So if i lower it should i expect...

1. gand Newbie Joined: Feb 2005 Worcestershire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 19

   #1 3rd June 2005, 04:34

   any problems!?!? standard vts 2000 by 40mm - all garages say dont, everyone does... so is there anyting to watch out for...
   
   from dumbass!!!
2. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #2 3rd June 2005, 05:50

   they are only saying 'dont do it' as they say it will affect standard vehicle build/handling.
   But if anything, 40mm will make the handling alot better and no worse.
3. gafvts Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 hull Posts: 2566 supercharged saxo vts

   #3 3rd June 2005, 14:40

   i would go for it mate,it will make the car look alot better and handle better,my local garage told me not to lower the car cause they said it would spoil it,i have never come across any problems with mine in the 2 years it has been lowered
4. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #4 3rd June 2005, 22:51

   ive never had a problem and the handling is a million times better. looks miles better. u need it doing! garages say dont cos it could b a fuck on doin the torsion bar
5. hmuminovic Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2004 b\'ham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 434

   #5 4th June 2005, 03:39

   my local mechanic advised me ot to lower my saxo due to it fukin up in the near future. but he ahs a 93 clio lowered 50mm on 16"s n when ia sked him why he do it, he said TO IMPROVE HANDLING. fukin twat, could have earned £150 from me but he eint now tho
6. gand Newbie Joined: Feb 2005 Worcestershire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 19

   #6 4th June 2005, 14:41

   nice one boys, so its on the cards then!!! on the rear torsion bar, is there a certain setting it needs to go to as im looking for 40mm but arent there certain levels for the rear as opposed to just s simple 40mm drop?! will get pics up to show ya!
7. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #7 4th June 2005, 15:10

   im under the imprsession that you can drop it to any drop u want mate. good luck and defo send pics
8. gand Newbie Joined: Feb 2005 Worcestershire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 19

   #8 4th June 2005, 15:16

   ta matey, hopefully later on tonight or something with pics - fill you in on the drop
9. saxo_smithy Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 castleford Posts: 16 citron saxo sx 1.1.i red

   #9 22nd March 2008, 19:06

   hi all iam wontin to lower my saxo but i wont pic to show me how to do it so i do it right
10. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

    #10 22nd March 2008, 19:27

    lol old thread do a search mate been covered loads of times
11. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #11 22nd March 2008, 19:50

    Get it lowered!! handle great!!...
12. bibby Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 148

    #12 23rd March 2008, 08:52

    no it doesnt need a certain setting to lower it 40 just make sure u put the torsion bar teeth back in without killing the teeth!
13. benjo91 Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Coventry Posts: 19 http://s1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/benjo915

    #13 4th August 2010, 23:22

    jus wondering lads, ive been told that 40mm is the perfect drop to make the handling better but how low can you go before its slammed? i was looking at a 50mm drop but is this tooooo low or would the car still handle ok? im kinda new to saxos so ive got quite a bit to learn about them lol but any help that can be offered on this subject is much appreciated, by the way i drive a 51 plate vtr on standard alloys if it makes any difference between models
14. VTR01KBR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 686 Saxo VTR Mk2

    #14 5th August 2010, 02:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by benjo91 jus wondering lads, ive been told that 40mm is the perfect drop to make the handling better but how low can you go before its slammed? i was looking at a 50mm drop but is this tooooo low or would the car still handle ok? im kinda new to saxos so ive got quite a bit to learn about them lol but any help that can be offered on this subject is much appreciated, by the way i drive a 51 plate vtr on standard alloys if it makes any difference between models

    50mm will be fine mate its not that low. When you drop it 60mm+ is when you might have problems with speedbumps ect.
15. romano_saxo Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1 Saxo Vts

    #15 12th September 2010, 10:51

    I recently bought a saxo vts (upgraded racing cams, vernier pullys, decat str8 thru scorpion) and mines lowered about 60mm rear with 106gti wheels and the ride is low as fuck. strangely enough it doesnt really get caught on bumps even at an okish speed. but the back is lower than the front. might increase ride height a little when my sounds go in otherwise theres gna be some trouble
16. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #16 12th September 2010, 11:07

    yeah im down 70mm on the back and can go over speed bumps with a nearly full car fine. all about the speed you go over the bump tbh.
    
    only advice i can give is make sure the garage doesnt lower the rear by splines/clicks/notches at it will ruin your bearings sharpish and i find garages love doing it that way. proper way is to remove the torsion bars completley
17. user_45797 L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 bournemouth Posts: 38 mk 2 vtr/ yzf r6

    #17 12th September 2010, 13:53

    mines lowerd60 all round m8 but check the steering rack doesnt rub on the power steering pipe otherwise ul have problems like i have good luck
18. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

    #18 12th September 2010, 17:05

    just do 40mm up front then tell them to level the back prob be about 50-60 on back
19. chriswhite Newbie Joined: May 2013 kent Posts: 1 saxo 1.1 desire

    #19 28th May 2013, 01:54

    im looking to lower my saxo does anyone know anyone that can lower it near kent/medway for a nice price tho?
20. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

    #20 28th May 2013, 02:03

    3rd bump in 7 years lol
21. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

    #21 28th May 2013, 03:34

    Pussy, the answer to the OP is pussy...
22. weve33 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2013 Posts: 155

    #22 28th May 2013, 07:37

    I'd say do it......if you still have the car!
23. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

    #23 28th May 2013, 09:11

    Back when Yates's responses were genuine and not sarcastic...
24. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #24 28th May 2013, 10:43

    Arise arise, zombie thread. Come back to the living and haunt us once more.
    
    
25. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #25 28th May 2013, 11:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by brosnan just do 40mm up front then tell them to level the back prob be about 50-60 on back

    Reverse rake anyone.
    
    40/40mm for level.
26. Saxdaniel Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Ramsgate Posts: 111

    #26 28th May 2013, 11:56

    Seems to be revived every couple of years lol.
    
    
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