lowering my saxo help?

1. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #1 8th January 2010, 17:09

   can anyone give me some tips on how i go about lowering.
   
   front springs, back torsion right?
   
   but how do i do it!! cheers
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 8th January 2010, 17:22

   suspension sections a good start
3. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #3 8th January 2010, 17:23

   How do you do it?
   
   How much knowledge of cars do you have?
   
   I suggest putting it into a garage unless you have a good selection of tools, and a decent amount of time, you need an extra pair of hands too
4. steviee90 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Torrance, Glasgow Posts: 1624 03 Saxo VTR

   #4 8th January 2010, 17:25

   as above, unless you know what you are doing i wouldnt try tackling a torsion bar
5. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #5 8th January 2010, 17:29

   not a clue on torsion bar
   
   how much for torsion lowering in a garage ?
   
   cheers guys
6. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #6 8th January 2010, 17:30

   I'm not sure
   
   Depends when you go
   
   Anything from £50-200 i reckon
7. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #7 8th January 2010, 17:33

   i'll take it to a garage i think then, much safer lol
8. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #8 8th January 2010, 20:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ssaaxxoo i'll take it to a garage i think then, much safer lol

   best thing to do mate..
9. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #9 8th January 2010, 20:13

   I'll lower it all round for £70 till the end of the month. you need to supply the front springs. I also do it the right way too
10. mattperry Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 rotherham Posts: 117 pug 106 :)

    #10 9th January 2010, 07:52

    best thing to do mate you buy the springs then take it to garage that mite cost i dont no.
    or buy struts with lowing spring on them and a rear beam lowed and fit yourself "if you what your doing" that what im doing but not doing the rear ill let some 1 else do it!
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 9th January 2010, 11:15

    most garage do not know how to lower torsion bars. They just damage the beams. Krisb is your best bet tbh. You wont find a better job or cheaper
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 9th January 2010, 12:20

    ye alot of garages wont touch torsion bars and if they do would just do it the quick way of wacking of the trailing arms and fuck up the beam.
13. chris1357 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Wolverhampton Posts: 257 206 Estate-207 Hatch-306 Cabriolet

    #13 9th January 2010, 15:00

    ssaaxxoo where you from bud.
14. Tommyboy1507 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Northants Posts: 855 52 Silver Saxo VTR

    #14 9th January 2010, 20:34

    Im gettin my mate to change the springs, lower the bar and fit front disks and pads for £50 bargin
15. user_39344 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 279 mgzs 180 trophy blue

    #15 10th January 2010, 05:33

    i was thinking of getting mine done my torsion £50. my springs £50. and my front springs fitted 30 pound by a small garage. could get it done at a bigger garage for 120 just for the torsion bar done but dont want a cowboy job thats all.
16. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

    #16 10th January 2010, 05:48

    garage all the way or that krisb that said he do it be best bet lol
17. Davo106 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Corwen, North Wales. Posts: 1963 Megane R26

    #17 10th January 2010, 06:32

    Willsy and Lee also do lowering, They're based in Nuneaton. Do front and rear for £100 if you supply springs. Top lads too! Managed to do my torsion bar after 3 garages tried and failed!
18. user_39344 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 279 mgzs 180 trophy blue

    #18 10th January 2010, 17:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mickyfinn garage all the way or that krisb that said he do it be best bet lol

    yea i would have but he to far mate.
19. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #19 10th January 2010, 19:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Davo106 Willsy and Lee also do lowering, They're based in Nuneaton. Do front and rear for £100 if you supply springs. Top lads too! Managed to do my torsion bar after 3 garages tried and failed!

    Cheers Davo
    
    To be fair we've lowered quite a few cars now where previous garages and people off here have tried and failed miserably, and we've managed to get the job done
    
    Glad you're still enjoying yours mate
20. Tom247VTR L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Cornwall Posts: 39 Saxo VTR

    #20 12th January 2010, 18:24

    deffo go garage mate, i had mine lowered for £90 + springs being £60