Lowering tips...

1. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

   #1 27th December 2009, 23:24

   Ive got a VTR and standard 14'' VTR wheels. I want to get it lowered, but thats not gunna happen for some time due to finances ( or lack of ), so in the meantime, I wanna find out what size springs I need??
   
   I know very little about cars, mechanics, and all that jazz. I know theres different sizes, like 40mm and 60mm etc, but what would be best for the front and back? Do you do the same on front and back, or do the back lower than the front? What make is the best??
   
   And whats the best I can get for the lowest price??
2. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #2 27th December 2009, 23:26

   theres plenty of people on here who will lower it for you cheap,
3. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #3 27th December 2009, 23:28

   Springs cost around £50
   
   If you want best for handling etc id go for 40mm max
   
   For looks 50-60mm
   
   The back of a saxo is a torsion bar, so you don't need to buy springs.
   
   I would recommend uprated dampers on the front for lower than 40mm, but tbh i'd uprate them anyway
   
   Im 55mm at the front on koni adjustables
   Around 70mm (I will be raising in the summer) at the back on Bilstein B8's
   
   This gives a nice firm road grip and is excellent around the corners
   
   You could uprate the torsion bars, ARBs and all bushes for better handling aswell
4. Davo106 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Corwen, North Wales. Posts: 1963 Megane R26

   #4 27th December 2009, 23:30

   How far is cv10 9ew from you?
5. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

   #5 27th December 2009, 23:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Davo106 How far is cv10 9ew from you?

   Im SO16, so according to Google maps, over 2 and a half hours.
6. Davo106 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Corwen, North Wales. Posts: 1963 Megane R26

   #6 27th December 2009, 23:35

   Hmmm bit far then... Just a heads up Lee and Willsy fit springs and lower torsion bar (the proper way and they never give up) for £100. Bargain tbf, and they're both cracking lads. Good laugh like.
7. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #7 28th December 2009, 00:11

   if you want it doing cheap, theres a fella with a 306 diesel in his pic who does front and back for £70 , from sussex i think someone must no his username
8. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #8 28th December 2009, 01:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak if you want it doing cheap, theres a fella with a 306 diesel in his pic who does front and back for £70 , from sussex i think someone must no his username

   
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