would it be ok ?

1. lookinsaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 191 mk2 saxo VTS blue

   #1 22nd March 2010, 19:39

   i have a saxo vts mk2 and i was wondering if i would have to change the dampers when lowering the car. I am lowering it by 40mm will i have to change the dampers with these springs ? ....
   
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   Thanks
2. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #2 22nd March 2010, 19:56

   Theoretically for 40mm no you dont need to change the dampers if you dont want to,
   
   would i recommend it - yes everytime!
   
   All depends how much cash you have spare, its well worthwhile changing the dampers too, but if you're purely after looks and are on a strict budget then its not essential
3. lookinsaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 191 mk2 saxo VTS blue

   #3 22nd March 2010, 19:58

   im on a strict budget but i want handling lol it would handle better with them springs on and original dampers yes ?
4. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #4 22nd March 2010, 20:00

   it will be better due to the lower centre of gravity, you will feel a good difference. Of course you can get alot better with dampers too but if you dont know what you're missing, you'll stil be pleased with the results
5. lookinsaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 191 mk2 saxo VTS blue

   #5 22nd March 2010, 20:01

   ok thanks
6. Robbie-Flat-Arch Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Haywards Heath Posts: 2143 Saxo 1.1 desire

   #6 23rd March 2010, 20:22

   would you just need to replace the rear shocks or do you need to take the front spring off again and put the new shock on if you do it after lowering?