lower the torsion bar?

1. Y32CPB L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Gorebridge near Edinburgh Posts: 46 Two-Tone Saxo VTR =D

   #1 12th June 2008, 15:09

   just to see if anyone knows how u can tell how many mm u lower the rear by th notches on the torsion bar??
   
   wantin mine bout 90-100mm (DIY'in it lol)
2. brianS Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 adelaide Australia prev. maidenhead (England) Posts: 1866

   #2 12th June 2008, 15:11

   dont do it by notches.
   
   look for badger motorsport on google, they have a very informative and insightful guide
3. Marshy Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1951 Ibiza FR Tdi

   #3 12th June 2008, 15:42

   suzukituning.com also have a good guide which is worth a look. I wouldnt recommend that low tbh mate. First time I lowered mine I got a bit carried away and lowered it 80mm ish, but the ride was terrible and very hard, I would go for 60mm max, but hey its your choice mate lol
4. user_22749 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport

   #4 12th June 2008, 16:01

   slam it duude...
   
   
   
   thats my old one....looks great imo..
   
   BUT yes the ride comfort is shit
5. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #5 12th June 2008, 16:02

   Never seen how the notches method works so cant answer that but heard its a bad way of lowering it, do it properly using the 2 sites already listed mate above. Thats the proper way and yeah going that low is abit extreme, you will probably be riding near enough on your bump stops so will be a horrible bumpy ride and if you dont upgrade your shocks then that low will bugger them in no time.
6. D34no Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 cheshire, winsford Posts: 493 VTS track car, vtr

   #6 12th June 2008, 17:38

   it can be done by notches but its very unlikey that you will get both sides the same. just measure it from the dampers holes this way is so much easyer!