Make and mm Of Lowering a VTR

  1. Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke Posts: 2 Citroen Saxo VTR, Black, 02 Sportex back box with
    #1
    Sup everyone Names rich
    Just wondering if anyone knows any recommended makes and mm for lowering a saxo vtr 02 plate?
    thanks
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts
    #2
    40/50mm for every day road use
    How much have you got to spend?
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 115 saxo vtr
    #3
    yeah 40/50 mm lowering try and get spax or faulkers for kamracing
  4. Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Taunton, Somerset Posts: 1182 Millenium Falcon
    #4
    Eibach Sportline springs are intended for original damper usage, and will lower 50mm or so on a VTS, so on a VTR you are looking at about 45mm because of the slightly decreased weight over the front. For looks alone I recommend this - although also consider the Spax spring/damper combo - which is also well suited to road usage. Either of these are pretty much spot on for a nice sporty look without being stupidly low.

    If you're looking for a better handling package over looks, then for light track and fast road usage you can't go far wrong with the common and very good Bilstein B8 and 155lb Faulkner setup, perhaps coupled with some uprated bushes (Powerflex or Polyrace). However the downside as usual with high quality items is you will pay a lot for it. Last time I checked the Front and Rear B8 package was about £350 and the Faulkners around £70. This will be a very decent handling setup with the standard 19mm VT Torsion bars on the rear, but perhaps could be bettered with a 24 or 25mm rear Anti-Roll bar, since iirc the VTR came with a 22mm ARB, which can be a bit wooly under hard cornering.
  5. Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke Posts: 2 Citroen Saxo VTR, Black, 02 Sportex back box with
    #5
    Cheers for the advise lads
    and i have about 250/300 spend?
    cheers
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #6
    250/300 should buy you some decent front lowering springs and pay for fitting or if you're doing it yourself a full kit of front springs and dampers all round
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #7
    got mine done yesterday mate-looks great now. 40mm & 40mm.At c.a.s near glasgow.well worth it.Guy supplied & fitted my front springs for 100. rear axle got done so he did it at the same time
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #8
    £100 labour is about the going rate for lowering, so you'll have £200-ish to buy springs and shocks, at 40mm (which imo is the best comprimise) you could manage on standard shocks though.
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #9
    honestly mate-the guy (duncan) that did mine was absolutely brilliant.checked my whole motor out as well. the rear axle is SPOT-ON.looks brand new.all brand new bearings,etc. Even the nuts are all brand new!only thing he said i had to get done was the o/s/f wheel bearing. I had that annoying squeek every time i went over tiny bumps(probably the ARB plate).Now its history. I'm having an exhaust made for me next month.custom made job.they do beautiful work! If anyone wants a S conversion,they do them!(Whole kit plus engine etc).couple of conversions sittin in his yard-NICE AS HELL TOO!