APEX Spring question?

1. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

   #1 4th March 2009, 15:51

   [B]Hello fellow saxo owners .
   
   Just a quicky, ive read all the suspension guides and forums done all my research and decided im lowering my VTR 98 with APEX springs for a slightly firmer ride .
   
   i want my VTR to be lowered 40mm all round but the APEX springs available are 35mm or 50mm. Which one should i purchase? im asking because i read that they are approx figures so im wondering which spring will get me closer to 40mm. If i choose the 35mm kit is the car going to end up slighly lower than 35mm or higher? if the final result is going to end up more like 30mm then im thinking of going for the 50mm spring... urmmmmmm
   
   im keeping the standard suspension as its in excellent condition so didnt really want to go lower than 40mm on them so hence my decision.
   
   Any advice would be cool, 35's or 50's? cheers guys[B]
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 4th March 2009, 15:53

   hello pozy,
   
   If you want 40mm I'd suggest buying something more suited like spax 40mm or koni (think they're 40mm). The 35mm would obviously be closer, and at the end of the day, it's only 5mm
   
   ads
3. James_Skylit Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Worcester Posts: 518 Prelude VTi VTEC 2.2 G5, Black 52 VTR

   #3 4th March 2009, 15:54

   35mm is aproximate, depending on how much weight is in your car.. id go for 35mm for slightly better ride comfort.. or just get the spax kit of potn for £188 which drops 40mm (What im getting )
4. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

   #4 4th March 2009, 15:59

   hey super quick response guys nice one, You both say SPAX springs yet in the guides on this site it says that they are quite a stiff ride, i was after somthing a bit firmer than what ive got but i do hear good things about SPAX. In what way is the spax more suited to me adsayer?
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 4th March 2009, 16:02

   just from a ride height perspective dude, that's all
6. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

   #6 4th March 2009, 16:12

   see now im thinking of getting SPAX... damn it lol now i got to think again.
   APEX/SPAX APEX/SPAX urmmm.... I think ill go with my first plan and get APEX.
   
   Ill eat a few more roast dinners and that should give me my 40mm on the 35mm springs lol.
   Unless anyone has a reason why i shouldnt (The springs that is not the dinners)
   
   cheers guys
7. ocktovts Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Swindon Posts: 129 MK2 VTS

   #7 4th March 2009, 17:07

   ive just ordered some APEX 50mm for my vts as i prefer the look but at the end of the day its up to u how u want ur car to look/handle
8. carl_hughes Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 blackpool Posts: 794 clio 182

   #8 4th March 2009, 17:21

   go 50 i have 50mm apex springs
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 4th March 2009, 17:21

   heres my 99 vtr lowered 35 front 40 rear to get an idea what it looks like. (2nd pic is before and after lowering)
   tbh i'd get 50mm as u can notice the 35mm drop, im just getting into the 'slammed' look now
   
   
   
   
10. rosco27 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 York Posts: 328 Saxo VTR 1.6i Metalic Silver

    #10 4th March 2009, 21:40

    I would go for the Apex 50mm Sport Suspension Kit. That's what I did, was only gonna go 35-40 myself and so glad I went 50mm....now wish it was more like 60mm LOL
11. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #11 4th March 2009, 22:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rosco27 I would go for the Apex 50mm Sport Suspension Kit. That's what I did, was only gonna go 35-40 myself and so glad I went 50mm....now wish it was more like 60mm LOL

    i have been thinking that rosco27, my mind tells me i should go 40mm but my eyes are telling me 50mm. ive looked at so many pictures of the saxo lowered 40mm and im thinking is not quite enough with the 14" standard rims.
    
    is yours lowered on standard shox rosco27? i guess not if you bought the apex kit. I cant afford new shox at the mo so im stuck wondering if my std shocks will be okay when lowered 50mm.
12. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #12 4th March 2009, 22:16

    40mm all round will look nice dude...........
13. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #13 4th March 2009, 22:18

    Any other opinions people? Basically, is Apex 50mm springs on standard shocks a good idea?. garage says both front shocks are in good condition althought seen quite a few miles now (before anybody asks lol)
14. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #14 4th March 2009, 22:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PozytroniX Any other opinions people? Basically, is Apex 50mm springs on standard shocks a good idea?. garage says both front shocks are in good condition althought seen quite a few miles now (before anybody asks lol)

    Should be fine dude!!........
15. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #15 4th March 2009, 22:21

    i think so too saxokid100 and id be very happy with that, but then i see a pick of my car lowered 50mm and it just looks a bit tidyer imo. But then theres ride quality to consider as i do allot of miles. urmmmm
16. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #16 4th March 2009, 22:25

    Is that with the standard shox bruv?
17. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #17 4th March 2009, 22:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PozytroniX i think so too saxokid100 and id be very happy with that, but then i see a pick of my car lowered 50mm and it just looks a bit tidyer imo. But then theres ride quality to consider as i do allot of miles. urmmmm

    Ive got full bilies on mine!! and its lower 40mm all round.......handles like dream...
18. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #18 4th March 2009, 22:30

    do you have a thread or a picture please saxokid100?
19. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #19 4th March 2009, 22:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PozytroniX do you have a thread or a picture please saxokid100?

    Ive got no picys of my suspension bud.........
20. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #20 4th March 2009, 22:33

    na i ment your whole car lol
21. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #21 4th March 2009, 22:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PozytroniX na i ment your whole car lol

    Only on the North west meets bud..........
22. PozytroniX Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Barnstaple Posts: 159 1998 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6

    #22 4th March 2009, 23:10

    thanks for all your advice guys, i think im going to lower 40mm all round on the standard shox, probally with Spax springs now cuz everyone ive spoken to on saxperience is happy with them. If anyone disgree's come forward now or forever hold your peace lol. As much as i want to go lower i need to face facts that i live in Devon!! the thousands of bumpy country roads round here can be hellish and i do allot of miles. i dont want to compromise to much ride quality for looks so i think ill stay in the 40mm comfort zone for now maybe try some 15" rims and go from there.
    
    Thanks Guys once again you have been very helpfull[/B]