How low can you go??

1. user_19702 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 2728 White mk1 VTS

   #1 10th July 2008, 02:00

   hi guys n' gals....
   
   so whats the lowest YOU would put your saxo??
   Also how low is yours atm?? does it catch on speed bumps??
   And finally, what is the recomemnded height for every day use??
   
   Thanks
2. SamW Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Stockton-on-tees Posts: 3484 Tuna Can

   #2 10th July 2008, 02:05

   Sure theres a thread liek this but i think people usually say 40mm for everyday
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 10th July 2008, 02:19

   Wrong forum section aswell.
   
   You can go down like 120mm, but its very unpratical.
   
   I wouldnt go past 50 myself.
   
   Recommended height for everyday use would be 40mm.
4. user_19702 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 2728 White mk1 VTS

   #4 10th July 2008, 02:23

   o, sorry ....sooo 70mm how low is that on VTR alloys?? anyone got pics?? thanks
5. Elliott Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 Yorkshire Posts: 5913 None.

   #5 10th July 2008, 08:19

   look in the correct section and theres a sticky about it iirc
6. Cal Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Conwy Posts: 7982 Fwee Fiddy Z, 182Cup, 106 GTaiiii, School Bus.

   #6 10th July 2008, 08:25

   Hai, cut teh springs or jus run it on standud shockz wiv no springz m8! Looks badass
7. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #7 10th July 2008, 10:33

   40mm down is best for handling
   
   60mm onwards is best for looks
   
   so 50mm is a good height for both looks and handling
   
   james
8. Vin-NorthEast Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Whitby Posts: 104 MkII Vts

   #8 10th July 2008, 19:04

   Mines 60mm on vts rims mate and doesn't catch.sits just right imo
9. Andy_K Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts

   #9 10th July 2008, 19:55

   my vts is down 55mm front 60mm rear. With standard body kit on it only caught on the biggest speed bumps. But i'd say 40mm is most practical for everyday use.
   
   My old vtr was 60mm front and 95mm rear and caught on everything, as did my mates vts which was 90mm front 120 rear
10. dazdaz Newbie Joined: May 2006 Posts: 11

    #10 10th July 2008, 21:28

    where did your mate get his 90mm springs from a friend is looking to go that low
11. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #11 10th July 2008, 22:51

    This is mine about 80mm at the front, catches the lower strut brace everywhere, not practical.
    
    It's got chopped springs on at the moment so i'll be changing and going to around 60mm I think so I can drive how I like pretty much..
    
    EDIT: On 15's btw but i'm on VTRs now.
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 10th July 2008, 22:55

    arent chopped springs really dangerous
13. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #13 10th July 2008, 22:55

    chopped springs should never chop springs tbh
    
    mines 60mm front 40mm rear(install brings it down at least another 10mm)
    
    tbh im eventually gonna put it back up to about 35mm when i get a vts engine in and i turn track slag, 40 - 50 mm is the best for everyday driving
14. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #14 10th July 2008, 23:09

    They are very dangerous, that's why i'd be changing them asap, not driving on the car atm, when it's on the road again they will be replaced with 60's like I say.
15. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #15 10th July 2008, 23:14

    go 40mm kieron, thats if your track slagging it
16. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #16 10th July 2008, 23:17

    I can't decide, on one hand I'd love to go euro but my car is more than abit....french and fally to bits but on the other hand, i've also love to go slag but I can't afford track days/proper track parts. I just don't know.
17. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #17 10th July 2008, 23:23

    they dont cost that much you know mate, i mean FCS track time was like 20 quid for half an hour and watching them on it seemed ages
    
    i may give you a ride in mine or let you drive to help you decide
18. rossj Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 1043 Saxo VTR 2001

    #18 10th July 2008, 23:30

    mines down 45-50mm all round. on eibach sport springs no dampers/shocks, rides fine and looks good... dont think i would go much lower maybe 60mm lowest but would have to get shocks and dampers
19. don55 Established Member Joined: Feb 2004 southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1881 Super stripped VTS transit camper iveco work hor

    #19 10th July 2008, 23:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by onzakieron This is mine about 80mm at the front, catches the lower strut brace everywhere, not practical. It's got chopped springs on at the moment so i'll be changing and going to around 60mm I think so I can drive how I like pretty much.. EDIT: On 15's btw but i'm on VTRs now.

    
    are you some sort of asshole, driving your car round on chopped springs. have you any idea of the consequences
    
    and thats not 80mm anyway.
    
    what is wrong with some people, springs cost £40 these days.
20. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #20 11th July 2008, 00:01

    What is wrong with you? The car is off the road and getting new springs before it goes back on, which you would know if you had the time to read the thread instead of jumping at the chance of slating someone.
    
    Top points....asshole.
    
    Springs for £40, eBay by any chance? No idea of the conseuences...I suppose I do buy my lexus lights and Neons from there too so it's all good.
21. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #21 11th July 2008, 09:56

    some poeple get a little stressed dont they?
22. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #22 11th July 2008, 11:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by don55 are you some sort of asshole, driving your car round on chopped springs. have you any idea of the consequences and thats not 80mm anyway. what is wrong with some people, springs cost £40 these days.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by onzakieron What is wrong with you? The car is off the road and getting new springs before it goes back on, which you would know if you had the time to read the thread instead of jumping at the chance of slating someone. Top points....asshole. Springs for £40, eBay by any chance? No idea of the conseuences...I suppose I do buy my lexus lights and Neons from there too so it's all good.

    
    LOL made me laff that! kind of reminds me of the little kid off "meet the fockers"...... AA..ssss HOOOLLLEE
    
    Its ARSEHOLE!
    
    i duno!
    
    More on subject, like he said, its off the road, so not causing a danger to anyone!
    
    And if your paying £40 for springs your probs just as dangerous
23. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #23 11th July 2008, 11:43

    Thankyou!
    
    
    I may of over exaggerated but I can't stand internet hardmen like that who go in all guns blazing and theres no problem.
24. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #24 11th July 2008, 11:52

    Yea i agree, i meen he could of just said you dont wana be doing that etc etc
    
    Never mind, you do get them lol
    
    Maybe see you at washy/durham on sunday
25. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #25 11th July 2008, 16:45

    Car has more than enough problems at the moment and looks like it will be off the road until 16v goes in now. I don't know how i'll live for 2 weeks but aye.
26. Slammed_Posi_Vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 Royal Tunbridge Wells y0 Posts: 2602 Icelandic VTR

    #26 11th July 2008, 16:51

    pooned tbh.. lol
27. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #27 11th July 2008, 17:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Goldsax o, sorry ....sooo 70mm how low is that on VTR alloys?? anyone got pics?? thanks

    its 70mm
    
    Search is your friend, this is covered every other day......
    100's of threads like this with pictures aswel.
28. Andy_K Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts

    #28 11th July 2008, 20:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dazdaz where did your mate get his 90mm springs from a friend is looking to go that low

    Had them custom wound by a spring maker in Sheffield
29. saxo_bigbass Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 bedfordshire Posts: 1681 audi a3

    #29 12th July 2008, 03:06

    im sure the threads called limbo time? or was it lowered saxos? the other thread to this i mean
30. user_19702 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Kendal, Cumbria Posts: 2728 White mk1 VTS

    #30 12th July 2008, 06:05

    i forgot about this thread lol, looks like someones having an aruguement lol...ive decided my next VT will be 50mm, no lower, that way i can still drive with out catching any thing and it being dangerous, and still looks da dogs bollocks what you think??
31. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #31 12th July 2008, 08:58

    It's each to their own really. As I've said i'm going up as i'm sick of even just going down a road that isnt bumpy but changes transition quickly and it catching.