What Best Suspension Mod?

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #1
    Hi,

    I was wondering what would be the best next modfication for the suspension?

    I getting a Raceland lower brace and also 16" OZ Super T's in a few weeks time..

    Would would be the next best supsension modificaiton?

    Front & Rear Dampers?
    Powerflex Front & Rear Mounts? (Front Wishbone Bushes, Front Anti Roll Bar Mounts & Rear Beam Mounts)
    E.C.T

    Current Spec Engine / Suspension:

    - Raceland Forced Induction w/ Green Filter
    - Magnex Full Cat-Back System
    - Spax Lowered 40mm
  2. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #2
    a decent set of springs and dampers is a good call
    also lowering the torsion bars to match the front

    tbh it depends how much you wanna spend and what you use the car for as to what sorta suspension youll want
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    a decent set of springs and dampers is a good call
    also lowering the torsion bars to match the front

    tbh it depends how much you wanna spend and what you use the car for as to what sorta suspension youll want

    Mainly for the road use, handling e.c.t

    I have Spax front springs lowered 40mm and torsion bar to match.
  4. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #4
    get some good dampers in there then
    thatll help
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    get some good dampers in there then
    thatll help
    What make would you recommend e.c.t?


    Will you get any benfit from these on road use or not? Powerflex Front & Rear Mounts? (Front Wishbone Bushes, Front Anti Roll Bar Mounts & Rear Beam Mounts)
  6. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #6
    bilstein apex koni are all good makes

    the b8s are damn good from my experience
    heard god things about the others off mates

    the bushes will hepl yea
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  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    bilstein apex koni are all good makes

    the b8s are damn good from my experience
    heard god things about the others off mates

    the bushes will hepl yea

    Thanks,

    Where are the best places to buy them online? ..
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti
    #8
    try kamracing.co.uk iirc b8s are £290 front and back i got mine today
  9. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #9
    kam do tend to be rather good
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #10
    Thanks. But I might have to put it hold for the moment..

    I had my MOT a few weeks ago and got 2 Advisory Notices:

    001: (Both Rear) Axle Swivel joints has slight play
    002: Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

    1. When would you recommend getting these fixed?
    2. Whats the cost of getting these fixed?
    3. What would happen if they didnt get sorted.
  11. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #11
    that's a new rear beam mate
    will be about 150 quid but the replacent can be just as bad
    or it can get a refurb for about 300 quid

    pm piggy123
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    that's a new rear beam mate
    will be about 150 quid but the replacent can be just as bad
    or it can get a refurb for about 300 quid

    pm piggy123

    All I need is a rear beam for roughly £150 + fitting?
  13. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #13
    yea mate

    its a common thing so make sure the new beam is all good
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  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    yea mate

    its a common thing so make sure the new beam is all good
    Thanks mate.

    Have you got any links to website that have information about Saxos rear beams / torsion bars e.c.t So I can read up some information please .
  15. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #15
    have a search about on here mate

    theres been loads of threads lately about play in beam and stub pin issues
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387
    #16
    whats involved in refurbing a rear beam?

    would it not be an option to do it yourself?
  17. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #17
    you need a 60 tonne press to put the stub pins (which need making as you cant buy them) in the beam
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387
    #18
    holly shit. ok maybe not.
  19. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #19
    its a lot to do it

    if you need a refurb get in tough with sam (piggy123) hes not too far from you
  20. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387
    #20
    who me?

    i was just interested. i dont even own a saxo anymore.

    hopefully will do again before too long though
  21. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #21
    ah right fair enough lol

    didn know youd not got a sax lol
  22. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR
    #22
    lol, Thanks Alex..

    Hate it when things like this happen
  23. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #23
    the joys of french car ownership lol