lowering dispute

1. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

   #1 21st April 2009, 15:49

   i have had a local parts shop on the hunt for a set of shocks and springs for a mk2 vtr. i was looking at getting the 50mm apex kit of kam racing. just out of interest to see if they could match the price as i know the people. they came back after talking to citroen themselves saying that 35 mm is th lowest they advise going as any lower and you will have to lengthen brake lines and some other problems. i have not read anything about this on here before just wondered if this rings any bells
   
   cheers!
2. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #2 21st April 2009, 15:51

   just tell him to shut up and give you the price. or just buy from Kam.
3. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #3 21st April 2009, 15:54

   citroen dont recommend you lower the car at all for a start.
   
   Just get it from Kam
4. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #4 21st April 2009, 15:59

   Aslong as you get the PAS pipe moved, then you'll be fine.
5. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

   #5 21st April 2009, 16:12

   they came back with a kit they said was very and im sure it is but at a 100 quid more than the apex of kam.....ill go with kam.
6. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

   #6 21st April 2009, 16:18

   ok so my next question as im sure has been asked hundreds of time but as the thread is her i ll ask. 35 or 50? looking for handling tbh but i would also like to enhance the look. handling first
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 21st April 2009, 16:19

   id personally go 50mm
8. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #8 21st April 2009, 16:23

   50 mate
   keep and eye on the PAS line though... some have problems, some dont... but best check once settled.
9. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

   #9 21st April 2009, 18:07

   been up to my uncles garage gonna go for the moddest 35 mm if i want it any lower on the back can always do the torsion bar another notch. ta for the help!
10. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #10 22nd April 2009, 00:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by newqs36 been up to my uncles garage gonna go for the moddest 35 mm if i want it any lower on the back can always do the torsion bar another notch. ta for the help!

    i wouldnt do it that way mate
11. user_32481 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF

    #11 22nd April 2009, 07:40

    35 is best for performance altho 50 looks shit loads better
12. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

    #12 22nd April 2009, 17:40

    well turns out ive got wopping great kick in the balls anyway. im on my dads business insurance and they wont insure the mod. shame, but life goes on. bought a nice bucket seat instead
13. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #13 22nd April 2009, 17:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by newqs36 well turns out ive got wopping great kick in the balls anyway. im on my dads business insurance and they wont insure the mod. shame, but life goes on. bought a nice bucket seat instead

    LOL get your own insurance then
14. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

    #14 22nd April 2009, 21:17

    yeh thats what i should do! ill be honist i kinda told my dad to sort it out n tell me how much. in the future i was looking to get into some track days so i will have to work something out. but no real rush
15. col101 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 York Posts: 768 VTR

    #15 22nd April 2009, 21:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by newqs36 well turns out ive got wopping great kick in the balls anyway. im on my dads business insurance and they wont insure the mod. shame, but life goes on. bought a nice bucket seat instead

    A bucket seat is still a mod...
16. newqs36 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 swansea Posts: 1356 vts

    #16 22nd April 2009, 21:54

    i rang them back and asked they said 'if it has a certificate that its fitted by a specialist ... blah blah.. seems a bit anal to be honist ive bouhgt tailored subframes so ill just bolt it in myself !