lowering

1. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #1 20th December 2008, 22:16

   maybe getting a new vtr..
   
   1st thing i want to do is lower it around 40mm
   
   assume id need something like this?
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...prings-60.html
   
   please correct me if im wrong
   
   also, how much to get it fitted?
2. Sammy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 5049 Posi Blue Citroen Saxo 1.1 Mk2

   #2 20th December 2008, 22:18

   Looks about right mate. Post in Kam's section for a quick response from them
3. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #3 20th December 2008, 22:19

   [QUOTE=Ashleyp;2811712]maybe getting a new vtr..
   
   1st thing i want to do is lower it around 40mm
   
   assume id need something like this?
   
   [url]http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufacturers-543/bilstein-625/bilstein-damper-faulkner-springs-634/bilstein-b8-sprint-shocks-faulkner-springs-60.html[/url
   
   Yes thats what you need.............
4. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #4 20th December 2008, 22:22

   nice one guys!
   
   any idea of a rough estimate to have it all fitted?
   
   and.. dont want to sound noobish, but... is there a cheaper way of doing it? like cheaper kits, of equal quality.. id rather not skimp on it though so if not just say
   
   and what do you make of the blisten dampers? and the faulkner springs? anyone with experience with them?
5. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

   #5 20th December 2008, 22:28

   Is it good to have it 40mm lowered all round? Or should it be lower at front then at the back for performance wise?
   
   Ash.. i'm a n00b whos going to get my car lowered. Looking at the exact same springs as you, 45mm though.
   
   Cheers
6. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #6 20th December 2008, 22:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 Is it good to have it 40mm lowered all round? Or should it be lower at front then at the back for performance wise? Ash.. i'm a n00b whos going to get my car lowered. Looking at the exact same springs as you, 45mm though. Cheers

   Both my mk2 vts"s are on 40mm all round............
7. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #7 20th December 2008, 22:31

   40mm for performance
   
   60mm for looks
   
   is what ive been told
8. Sammy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 5049 Posi Blue Citroen Saxo 1.1 Mk2

   #8 20th December 2008, 22:32

   Im looking for 60mm all round and mines a flat arch
9. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #9 20th December 2008, 22:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ashleyp 40mm for performance 60mm for looks is what ive been told

   Depends what you want dude!! looks or performance ..........
10. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #10 20th December 2008, 22:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxokid100 Depends what you want dude!! looks or performance ..........

    imo 40 looks better
    
    so looks and performance rolled into one
11. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #11 20th December 2008, 23:33

    40MM it is!!
12. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #12 20th December 2008, 23:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 40MM it is!!

    id go as low as possible tbh on a flat arch
    
    theyre never going to be performance whores, but some do look sweet when 60 or more down
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 20th December 2008, 23:40

    30mm is more the handeling height iirc
    
    most guys say have the rear a little higher (10mmish)
    i like mine a few mm lower but i have an odd driving style
    
    tbh its not the height its the setup that makes the difference
    ive seen cars down at about 60 that arent too bad
    much below that and you start to get bump steer though
14. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #14 20th December 2008, 23:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ashleyp maybe getting a new vtr.. 1st thing i want to do is lower it around 40mm assume id need something like this? http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...prings-60.html please correct me if im wrong also, how much to get it fitted?

    
    Thats a very decent kit that you have chosen there
    
    For me the 35mm springs are the perfect match. Suspension geometry is spot on and so are the looks. Don't have to slow down to drive over twigs either
15. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #15 20th December 2008, 23:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ashleyp id go as low as possible tbh on a flat arch theyre never going to be performance whores, but some do look sweet when 60 or more down

    15'' Alloys i plan to get then i might see how it will look.
16. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #16 21st December 2008, 00:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KamRacing Thats a very decent kit that you have chosen there For me the 35mm springs are the perfect match. Suspension geometry is spot on and so are the looks. Don't have to slow down to drive over twigs either

    thanks for the reply
    
    are blisten / faulkner good brands?
    
    i think id go for the 35mm kit
    
    hows the ride with this kit? obv comfort is compramised, but by how much?