Another lowering thread, please help with my 1.0 y0!

1. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

   #1 4th April 2009, 22:16

   Managed to talk my step dad into lowering the back, he wasn't sure about messing with the torsion bar but shown him a guide and he will do it Having a mechanic in family is more than great lol
   
   What size/length springs should i get for the front? The suspension is standard on my saxo, (or it might be off a 4x4 from looking at the pictures) i want it low but not stupidly low that i smash something on the bottom
   
   
   
   
   Would like it this low or lower (a lot lower at the front but still 50/50 height)
   2x 13+ stone friends help
   
   
   
   Help please/ guidance and thanks
2. Bean Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 derby Posts: 1276 Black 03 vtr, Yamaha R1 @185 bhp

   #2 5th April 2009, 22:36

   from previous postings i woul reccomend 40mm for just springs but if you want to go any lower you need the hole kit tbh and for the rear you could have it up to around 60-70 mm without any scrapes with them wheels on, maybe a bit bouncy with standard torsion bars though but get it done properly with the addequate gear dude! rare colour tooo!

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3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 5th April 2009, 23:47

   40mm all round with some better shocks
4. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #4 5th April 2009, 23:59

   People will always say 40mm or there abouts but to be honest thats only a very vague estimate.
   
   It depends largely on what sort of kit you'll be using.
   
   For example a car lowered 40mm but using just springs and standard dampers will still be largely crap compared to say stiff coilovers at the front at 60mm with uprated dampers all round blah blah etc.
   
   The best way to look at it really is to ask whats the best that i can get for my money (whatever figure you have)

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5. shaun1400sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 highlands/scotland Posts: 134 mk2 1.4 exclusive saxo 125cc skyjet 125-24

   #5 6th April 2009, 00:17

   50mm all round with uprated shocks and thats u done lol!!!
6. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

   #6 6th April 2009, 11:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willsy The best way to look at it really is to ask whats the best that i can get for my money (whatever figure you have)

   Very small budget i was hoping to buy some lowering springs off here for £30 or less and fit them, get the rear lowered and im on my way. If i find that the car is stupidly rough going over the slightest bumps i will probably get upgraded shocks, but need to look at prices.
   Not bothered if the car handles like a dog, just want it lower than a land rover lol
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 6th April 2009, 11:42

   is that the cockell picking beach in your avi?
8. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

   #8 6th April 2009, 11:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by williamsvts is that the cockell picking beach in your avi?

   Nope sorry, Morecambe prom