saxo ride height & lowering

1. taz9126 L-plater Joined: Jul 2008 saltburn Posts: 79 saxo vts

   #1 20th August 2009, 19:08

   hi, anyone any ideas on the saxo vts standard ride height measurements ??
   
   looking at lowering my saxo vts... looking at 35 mm as dont want it too low !! will i need to change the front struts aswell as springs with springs obviously bein shorter ???
   if lowerin the rear does that need shorter shocks or are standard ok ??? thanks
   taz
2. fraggle_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Wales Posts: 448 2002 Saxo VTR, 2000 mango forte

   #2 21st August 2009, 01:53

   at 35mm it should be fine on standard dampers, all you will need to buy is a set of springs for the front,
   uprated dampers would improve the handling and drive further though,
   i plan to drop mine 40 all 'round on standard suspension
3. chris84 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!

   #3 22nd August 2009, 16:54

   Going lower than 40mm id advise to replace the dampers all round, but 35mm isnt too bad u can get away with the standard ones no bother.
4. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #4 22nd August 2009, 16:55

   depends what the car will be used for
   
   35mm is win imo!
5. X895INVER Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Posts: 468 1st - Saxo Desire Current - 2003 vtR & 2000 gti

   #5 22nd August 2009, 17:00

   Yeah it'l be fine on standard, but obviously uprated dampers are alot better. But as said depends what conditions youl be using the car.
6. taz9126 L-plater Joined: Jul 2008 saltburn Posts: 79 saxo vts

   #6 22nd August 2009, 17:41

   just using the car day to day for work and a good blast out when the mood takes me...lol
   just want it lowering for looks.
   dont wanna knack me tyres up by throwing camber out thats why i asked if i needed shorter shocks.....
   cheers
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 22nd August 2009, 19:22

   standard height is 400mm from lip on hub to arch.
8. taz9126 L-plater Joined: Jul 2008 saltburn Posts: 79 saxo vts

   #8 28th August 2009, 01:46

   i must be measurin it wrong somewhere coz mines more like 300 mm to arch from lip on hub
   and it aint 4" lower .....lol
9. So51cdy Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Southport Posts: 198 SAXO VTR, YO

   #9 29th August 2009, 13:13

   60mm for the winnnnnn
   
   my springs and shocks comin on wednesday
10. EwynSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Penpedairheol/Cascade/Bargoed Posts: 2104 Furio R.I.P, onyx Gti, astra turbo

    #10 30th August 2009, 21:20

    i've lowered mine 50mm on standard shocks and its fine for me(Y)
11. scottyvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Paisley / Brighouse lol Posts: 4561 Corsa VXRacing

    #11 30th August 2009, 21:40

    ours is 50mm front 45mm rear to avoid the whole issue with rear passengers scrubbing and the speedboat look
12. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #12 31st August 2009, 01:11

    I'm lowered 40mm on standard shocks,
    
    Very bumpy ride, Esp when your playing a CD and go over a hole in the road and the stereo jumps lol. but no problem for me
13. lovatt51 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Helsby Posts: 75 saxo 1.1

    #13 31st August 2009, 13:21

    would it be possible to my car by on 20mm as i cant find springs to let me do it anywhere ?
14. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

    #14 31st August 2009, 13:28

    Why would you only want to lower 20 mm? Dosn't serve anything then. 40mm is for looks and handling.
    
    No, you can't lower it 20mm (Well you can if you cut the springs lol)
15. lovatt51 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Helsby Posts: 75 saxo 1.1

    #15 31st August 2009, 13:36

    its just that i don't think i could get it up my drive as it is steep and i would be surprised if it would if the car was lower than 20 mm.
16. DanT Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio

    #16 31st August 2009, 13:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lovatt51 its just that i don't think i could get it up my drive as it is steep and i would be surprised if it would if the car was lower than 20 mm.

    You could lower it 20mm if you had springs designed for the purpose. This isnt as hard as it sounds. PM AlexR on here, he will be able to help you.
    
    IMO you should replace the dampers. Will get a far better ride/handling package.
17. EwynSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Penpedairheol/Cascade/Bargoed Posts: 2104 Furio R.I.P, onyx Gti, astra turbo

    #17 18th September 2009, 13:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lovatt51 its just that i don't think i could get it up my drive as it is steep and i would be surprised if it would if the car was lower than 20 mm.

    its only a saxo man
    mine lowish i'd say and i still hit everything pinned(Y)
    just drop it 40mm you'll fly up your drive
    trust me before i lowered mine i was like will i get over speed bumps blah blah blah
    and tbh its like normal you can just booot it over them and ir dun make a difference. . . just hold on the wheel tho (Y) aha