lower and stiffen, good. But not a million pounds..

1. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #1 13th April 2010, 21:31

   so ye lower about 40 mill make it stiffer and reduce body roll.
   
   What do I need
   
   And no super duper stuff plz
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 13th April 2010, 21:35

   Dont know what your budget is..
   
   Spax PSX kit
   or
   BilsteinB8s with 155lb faulkners
   
   then engine mounts, bushes
3. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #3 13th April 2010, 21:35

   Whats your question?
4. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #4 13th April 2010, 21:55

   bilstein group n's, faulker 220lb springs 21mm torsion vars. poly bushes for the rear beam, front wishbones, solid rear mounts for the wishbones solid top mounts, and a lower strut brace.
   or an apex/spax kit.
5. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #5 13th April 2010, 22:02

   I'd start with a strut brace - upper and lower,
   
   replace the bushes and engine mounts then look at the suspension.
   
   Then you get the best shocks and springs you can afford.
6. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #6 13th April 2010, 22:11

   i meant just stiffen and lower the suspension
7. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #7 13th April 2010, 22:20

   budget of 100-200 lower harder/stiffer ride
8. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #8 13th April 2010, 22:24

   i imagine youd be more than happy with this http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-40mm.html
9. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #9 13th April 2010, 22:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeM i imagine youd be more than happy with this http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-40mm.html

   says its for 1.4 and above
10. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #10 13th April 2010, 22:30

    30mm
    
    http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-30mm.html
    
    or
    
    50mm
    
    http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-50mm.html
11. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #11 13th April 2010, 22:33

    Would these make it stiffer and harder then?
12. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #12 13th April 2010, 22:39

    need help with this tbh
13. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #13 13th April 2010, 22:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by robertlittler123 Would these make it stiffer and harder then?

    love the fact thats all you care about
    
    Yes to both questions. These kits lower the car and the springs give a firmer ride.
14. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #14 13th April 2010, 22:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KamRacing love the fact thats all you care about Yes to both questions. These kits lower the car and the springs give a firmer ride.

    (im not a handling mastermind lol just encase i say something stupid)
    
    If i'm not mistaken have a lower firmer setup increases cornering speed and makes it more aerodynamic on the straights?
    
    If i'm talking shit let me know
15. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #15 13th April 2010, 23:28

    It actually causes more drag, which decreases fuel consumption.
    
    But, improves the cornering ability, braking feel, and how hard the ride is yet how much more stable it is.
    
    :gokart:
16. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

    #16 13th April 2010, 23:41

    Just get the Apex kit, good value for money kit that as yet i personally haven't heard one bad thing about unlike the spax
17. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #17 14th April 2010, 00:55

    Honestly, the apex dampers are SRSly firm.
18. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

    #18 14th April 2010, 01:14

    Second hand Spax PSX kit? Pick them up for £180ish? Ive got a set Im going to be fitting soon.
19. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #19 14th April 2010, 01:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bickerton Just get the Apex kit, good value for money kit that as yet i personally haven't heard one bad thing about unlike the spax

    How much are there apex kits and whats the difference. Any chance someone can send me a link to them? Thanks
20. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #20 14th April 2010, 02:16

    http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...saxo-50mm.html
    
    Thats the one. You wont be disappointed with that.
    
    I says upto 50mm but thats taking into account the heavier Saxo's. It should be about 40mm on your 1.1
21. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #21 14th April 2010, 02:20

    Also noticed that you're in Birmingham somewhere too. If you need anyone to fit suspension and do your torsion bars im only in Nuneaton (J3 of the M6) so not far away
22. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #22 14th April 2010, 03:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy Also noticed that you're in Birmingham somewhere too. If you need anyone to fit suspension and do your torsion bars im only in Nuneaton (J3 of the M6) so not far away

    I can do the front no probs its just that annoying torsion bar which I think i'd screw up. If I need help with it will PM you.
    
    Thanks
23. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #23 14th April 2010, 10:17

    No probs