lower 1.1 35mm noob question

1. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #1 23rd September 2008, 17:24

   I want to lower 35mm less if possible as road to house is very bumpy, could someone recommend me a setup telling me everything i need, i just need the springs for that minor lower right? and then just take it to a garage and ask them to lower it is that right? i just wanting to improve handling ps got vtr wheels rep will be given
2. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #2 23rd September 2008, 17:30

   If you wanted a kit for a decent price i would go for this:
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/club-disc...ering-249.html
   
   Just springs like you say get these:
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...-vts-1121.html
3. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #3 23rd September 2008, 17:30

   Sorry posted it twice
4. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #4 23rd September 2008, 17:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CoolC If you wanted a kit for a decent price i would go for this: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/club-disc...ering-249.html Just springs like you say get these: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...-vts-1121.html

   cool so if i buy the kit and then take it to a garage and ask them to lower it give them the kit thats all i need to do?
5. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #5 23rd September 2008, 17:34

   Yeah the kit comes with 2 rear shocks and 2 front shocks, with the 2 front springs. You will need the back lowered however you prefer, i'd recomend that you go 35 aswel all round.
   Most garages will be able to do this for you, but shop around get some quotes as there will be quite a bit of difference
6. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #6 23rd September 2008, 17:37

   think i could get away with just the springs ?
7. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #7 23rd September 2008, 17:40

   You could yes as your not going to slam it. But if you live in a bumpy area would prob be better to go with shocks too
8. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #8 23rd September 2008, 17:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CoolC You could yes as your not going to slam it. But if you live in a bumpy area would prob be better to go with shocks too

   nah definately not slammed just wanna make it a bit more like my 205 gti i had :-( happy days lol
9. carl_hughes Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 blackpool Posts: 794 clio 182

   #9 23rd September 2008, 17:43

   go for 50mm apex springs from kam racing
10. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

    #10 23rd September 2008, 17:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1100desire nah definately not slammed just wanna make it a bit more like my 205 gti i had :-( happy days lol

    Hehe, well if your on a budget the springs alone are for you. If you have that extra money to spend get the shocks too. You will defently notice the drop, will look good
11. fergie458 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Stourbridge, Hagley Posts: 560 Astra MK4 GSi Turbo, Black

    #11 23rd September 2008, 18:32

    im gettin my vtr lowered 40mm on springs and im going to be payin £150 with lowering at the torsion bar aswell and also gettin the car tracked once they are fitted hope this helps.
12. jimmy2006 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 419

    #12 23rd September 2008, 20:21

    when you lower the rear see if you can get a bigger anti roll bar for handling
13. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #13 24th September 2008, 02:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fergie458 im gettin my vtr lowered 40mm on springs and im going to be payin £150 with lowering at the torsion bar aswell and also gettin the car tracked once they are fitted hope this helps.

    is there any way i can get it lowered by less than 35mm?
14. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #14 28th September 2008, 09:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CoolC Yeah the kit comes with 2 rear shocks and 2 front shocks, with the 2 front springs. You will need the back lowered however you prefer, i'd recomend that you go 35 aswel all round. Most garages will be able to do this for you, but shop around get some quotes as there will be quite a bit of difference

    im thinking about going for the whole kit option dropped 35 mm and then at a later date when ive saved more could i use them with an uprated anti roll bar ?
15. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #15 28th September 2008, 09:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1100desire nah definately not slammed just wanna make it a bit more like my 205 gti i had :-( happy days lol

    if you want it more like the 205 then definately go 35mm but I'd recommend getting the dampers too if budget allows. Really makes a difference
16. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #16 28th September 2008, 09:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KamRacing if you want it more like the 205 then definately go 35mm but I'd recommend getting the dampers too if budget allows. Really makes a difference

    ok pal think ill be doing that hopefully will feel a bit more like its on rails than it does and less leaning round bends?