fk automotive lowering springs? yay or ghey?

1. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

   #1 31st January 2010, 21:59

   found these on ebay for a good price but are they any good? i have never heard of them before so opinions please
   
   cheers
2. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #2 31st January 2010, 22:01

   got a link mate?
3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 31st January 2010, 22:04

   shite springs
4. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

   #4 31st January 2010, 22:09

   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-LOWERING-SP...item58853ac7aa
5. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

   #5 31st January 2010, 22:10

   there you are mate and i knew i could really on sparco tom for the real info
6. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #6 31st January 2010, 22:51

   never heard of them. For the money, you may aswell go for PI or Apex springs.
7. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

   #7 31st January 2010, 22:53

   im looking at a 40mm drop what springs would you suggest? i love the look of saxoal's motor
   
   cheers
8. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #8 1st February 2010, 19:52

   Defo get the PI's if your on a budget mate.
9. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

   #9 2nd February 2010, 10:54

   looks like i will be i seem to find the 35-45mm pi springs what do you have or are there 40mm springs out there hiding??
10. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #10 2nd February 2010, 11:06

    Part number 16-014 I have.
    
    http://www.rtecshop.com/index.php?p=...roduct_id=9072
    
    Some sites say 40mm, but I think its 35mm on VT's, due to them being 5mm lower than non VT's.
11. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #11 2nd February 2010, 11:09

    cheers mate thats a big help didn't you say something like £55 delivered or something on another post? might of been your progress thread?
12. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #12 2nd February 2010, 11:24

    yeh in my progress thread matey
13. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #13 2nd February 2010, 11:28

    yea i thought so cheers looks like i will be ordering them asap (if and when i get paid)
    
    cheers for your help
14. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #14 2nd February 2010, 11:30

    good stuff mate, just give me a shout.
15. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #15 2nd February 2010, 11:37

    i will do indeed, just to pick your brains what made you go dwn 35/40mm why not 45/50mm as im looking at some threads and alot of people go for lower= better, i like 40mm as its sporty and not chavvy??
16. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #16 2nd February 2010, 11:45

    I wanted to stay sensible really. I live in speedbump central and often have my missus and the little'un in the car, so a low bumpy ride was not really an option.
17. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #17 2nd February 2010, 11:50

    i just want a sporty look with out the decked chavvy credentials and thats apoint my mrs will string me up if the cars really bumpy ha ha
18. user_41194 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Bournemouth/Surrey Posts: 2458 Mk2 VTR

    #18 2nd February 2010, 11:57

    If lowering 40mm will you need new dampners?
    
    Im looking to lower mine 40mm when i buy my sax, best compromise for looks and ride comfort, but will i need to do anything else other than buy and fit the springs?
    
    Lowering noob here
19. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #19 2nd February 2010, 12:10

    if your looking for a track slag with awesome handling then yes you need dampeners but if your looking for better looks with a slight improvement over standard handling (like me ) then no you only need springs. you will also need to sort the torsion bar out to make it sit level.
    
    cheers
20. user_41194 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Bournemouth/Surrey Posts: 2458 Mk2 VTR

    #20 2nd February 2010, 12:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cookie-vts if your looking for a track slag with awesome handling then yes you need dampeners but if your looking for better looks with a slight improvement over standard handling (like me ) then no you only need springs. you will also need to sort the torsion bar out to make it sit level. cheers

    
    How and what would i need to do to the torsion bar?
    
    And would i be able to do it myself or is it a garage job, coz this just adds on the price.
21. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #21 2nd February 2010, 12:20

    well i don't mind trying to do mechanical jobs but im staying well away from the tortion bar lol although i have never tried it it seems complex and i don't want to risk it, you would be better to ask someone like sparco_tom as he knows his stuff
    
    cheers
22. user_41194 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Bournemouth/Surrey Posts: 2458 Mk2 VTR

    #22 2nd February 2010, 12:24

    Arr ok cheers mate
    
    Will pm him closer to the time.
23. cookie-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Felixstowe Posts: 185 saxo vts at the mo but previously Alfa Romeo 145

    #23 2nd February 2010, 12:39

    thats fine mate gd luck with your saxo