What suspension kit for around £200?

1. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

   #1 15th June 2008, 10:11

   Only test driven my saxo (mk2 vtr) and found that already it's rather bumpy and not that comfortable, it's currently on standard suspension and was going to just buy a pair of 50mm springs for the front and lower the torsion bar 50mm on the rear, however now having found the car is rather bumper i was wondering if a kit consisting 2 shocks,2 springs and 2 dampers would be advisable to both improve the looks and the ride?
   
   I was considering buying this kit,
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=152414
   
   Also i found a 55m gmax kit(not adjustable) for £170 brand new.
   
   What do you guys think? Need help asap as the car is due to be lowered on thursday.
   
   Rep given for help and some i-net loving
   
   Reiss
2. kcsaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 West Yorkshire Posts: 3471 Saxo 1.1

   #2 15th June 2008, 13:28

   g-max is slagged by a lot of people on here but IMO theyre genuinely not bad as i have a set on mine. now granted that its daily road use etc and not for track i really cant see the point in spending excess money on setups that wont be used to their optimum.
   
   £170 is a good price, there are spax which is apparently better but for similar cash but i dont believe theres anything wrong with g-max. the turn-in is sharper, less roll and absorbs bumps quite well so i would recommend.
3. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

   #3 15th June 2008, 15:04

   Cheers kscsaxo, gave you some rep mate as i know sweet f-all when it comes to suspension.
4. Bally Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 490 Saxo Mk1 Vtr, Pug 106 1.5D

   #4 15th June 2008, 15:19

   i have the spax vsx kit i paid just over 2 ton for it and its really good piece of kit, i had g max on my pug and as kcsaxo said for everyday use there spot on.
5. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #5 15th June 2008, 16:49

   Get a full gmax kit for £250
6. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #6 15th June 2008, 16:52

   id get a second hand kit of bilsteins or konis etc
7. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

   #7 15th June 2008, 17:08

   Yeah i don't mind spending abit more for a more recommended kit, it's just i have no patience and the car is basically finished apart from lowering, need it done as i can't stand the car how it is atm, and won't drive it about until it's done
8. ryhornvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2005 norwich United Kingdom (England) Posts: 821 2003 posi VTS

   #8 15th June 2008, 17:21

   going that low will only make it a harsher ride, youre losing travel so the springs and dampers will have to be firmer so you dont bottom out. I can reccomend the Apex kit that kamracing sell, its 35mm or 50mm and actually quite good.
9. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

   #9 15th June 2008, 17:50

   But the 50mm apex springs on normal shocks, not a good idea?
   I'm getting the torsion bar done and i thought that the dampers would be a good idea just comply with the lowered bar.
10. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #10 15th June 2008, 18:33

    there are quite a few mid range kits that will meet your budget.
    
    Not sure I'd ever go for Gmax or spax as I've never been that impressed with the ride. but the Apex / Koni are good.
11. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

    #11 15th June 2008, 19:30

    Cheers, ordered the 50mm Apex kit, came to just £210 all in, thanks for the sax-p discount kam. Looking forward to having the car finished now.