saxo 1.1 forte X reg...how much to lower it?

1. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

   #1 11th January 2010, 21:55

   i want to lower my saxo but dont know wether to go 45mm or 60mm?
   
   please some guidance if u dont mind
   
   
   cheers
2. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

   #2 11th January 2010, 22:06

   good question i was thinking 50mm all round, but i dont wanna buy or change anything else if i go tht low. so im interested aswell
3. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #3 11th January 2010, 22:07

   Have you got any pictures?
4. sam2kk8 Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 South East - Bromley Posts: 1106 Starlet GT Turbo [jap import]

   #4 11th January 2010, 22:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lewis_forte i want to lower my saxo but dont know wether to go 45mm or 60mm? please some guidance if u dont mind cheers

   Id go for 60 tbh
5. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

   #5 11th January 2010, 22:24

   but will i need new shock absorbers ? and i got some team dynamics torandos on there with 20mm spacers will it affect it? i know i need to roll the back arches out but is that it ?
6. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

   #6 11th January 2010, 22:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB Have you got any pictures?

   picture of ?
7. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #7 11th January 2010, 22:34

   Drop it 60mm, the base models are higher standard any way. You should fit shorter shocks but to be honest they will be okay for a year or so. Remember to move the PAS pipe away from the drivers side track rod when you have got it done. Low smooth flat arches look great IMO. Good luck with it
8. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

   #8 11th January 2010, 22:36

   dont got powersterring mate
   
   
   and thanks mate
9. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #9 11th January 2010, 23:14

   It is strongly advised to upgrade the dampers/shocks if going as low as 60mm
   
   Standard ones can be used but their effectiveness will be severely reduced, depends if you're willing to sacrifice ride quality just for the look though.
   
   Theres 2 or 3 very good value for money kits out there consisting of springs and uprated dampers for £200 mark
   
   Spax is the most widely used, although you could be tempted by the 50mm Apex kit which is every bit as good
   
   The decision is yours, if you can afford it its worth spending the little extra. If not its not the end of the world
   
   
10. user_32464 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Trackside Posts: 2624 1.1 saxo died :( now on the look for another

    #10 11th January 2010, 23:16

    i have the apex kit on my car
    only been on a few days and i would recomend the buy
    well worth the money

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11. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #11 11th January 2010, 23:46

    ive gone down 60mm on standard shocks thats mainly because im spending all my money on bodyshop bills lol
12. 0908 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Ruthin / Oswestry Posts: 155 VFR400

    #12 12th January 2010, 00:35

    60mm... you know you want to
13. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

    #13 12th January 2010, 01:02

    might go for the 50mm apex kit
    
    money isnt the issue its me being a dumb ass that is hahah
    
    well thanks for your help and ill hopefully get some pics
14. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

    #14 12th January 2010, 01:06

    and im intrested in your service of lowering it for me aswell so where bouts u based or do u come to me?
15. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

    #15 12th January 2010, 08:46

    so if we go 50mm on standard, we wudnt have to change or upgrade anythiung else?
16. Lewis_forte Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Dudley,West midlands Posts: 22 saxo forte 1.1 mk2

    #16 12th January 2010, 11:07

    i just got some 50mm on standard shocks eventually ill upgrade them and drop it one knotch on back
17. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #17 13th January 2010, 10:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lewis_forte and im intrested in your service of lowering it for me aswell so where bouts u based or do u come to me?

    Hey mate, were based in NUneaton where we have our own garage unit (cv109ew is the postcode) not too far from where you are in Dudley, short trip down the M6
    
    You're more than welcome to wait whilst the works done and see how its done, or drop it off and pickup a few hours later.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lewis_forte i just got some 50mm on standard shocks eventually ill upgrade them and drop it one knotch on back

    We lower it using the correct method at the rear aswel (Notches is the wrong way)
    
    Rear can be lowered to whatever height you wish
18. Davey_P Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Camberley Posts: 119 Pug 106 GTI

    #18 13th January 2010, 12:41

    ive gone down 45 on spax springs and i feel every bump in the road hard through my arse lol not nice but the car looks sexual