lowering fron 40mm...will i hit bumps?

1. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #1 23rd November 2010, 19:38

   basically am aiming to get 40mm springs, seems like the right way to go for looks and performance...i mentioned before if i would be hitting bumps but were a few different answers...
   
   so if im going reasonably slow, at 40mm is there any chance of me hitting bumps or kurbs even? the back will be lowered 50 ish mm maximum...
   
   cheers guys sorry if its in the wrong section!
   
   D
2. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #2 23rd November 2010, 19:41

   no...well, doubtful...unless its a mountain.
3. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #3 23rd November 2010, 19:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by delboysaxo so if im going reasonably slow, at 40mm is there any chance of me hitting bumps or kurbs even? the back will be lowered 50 ish mm maximum... cheers guys sorry if its in the wrong section! D

   They try not to build as many of these in the road as they can... But if the odd kerb in the road pops up - You should be fine!
   
   40mm isnt overly low, so you'll be fine. I'm 50mm and can still get over speedbumps - just a little stiff!
4. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #4 23rd November 2010, 19:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tonto_VTR no...well, doubtful...unless its a mountain.

   ah wicked cheers mate...a guy on here has offered me 40mm lowering springs at £35 posted, they might be spax as theyre red but not sure, in good condition, is that a good buy do you think?
5. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #5 23rd November 2010, 19:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MunkyBoy They try not to build as many of these in the road as they can... But if the odd kerb in the road pops up - You should be fine! 40mm isnt overly low, so you'll be fine. I'm 50mm and can still get over speedbumps - just a little stiff!

   its just i have to park half my car on a kerb at my girlfriends so theres enough space in the road for other cars, thats why i was asking aha
   
   wicked mate cheers!
6. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

   #6 23rd November 2010, 19:47

   im lowered by 65mm all round and fine
7. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #7 23rd November 2010, 22:21

   As above, you can go about 60mm and hardsly ever hit anything unless you live somewhere full of speedbumps.
   
   Give me a shout if you need it lowered!
8. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #8 23rd November 2010, 22:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB As above, you can go about 60mm and hardsly ever hit anything unless you live somewhere full of speedbumps. Give me a shout if you need it lowered!

   i was meant to of had a guy near me lower it but he hasnt replied! and tbf i would want a proper job so you might have to be the man! im trying to buy my springs tonight but the guy hasnt replied yet, once they arrive ill set about getting to you if so...but i hear your now further away! is it still £80 all round buddy?
9. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #9 23rd November 2010, 22:34

   Well, i've put it up to £90 due to increased overheads but if you want it done this side of christmas i'll do it for £80
10. liam-o Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346

    #10 23rd November 2010, 22:37

    i occasionally scrape a curb when i cba to reverse park... but im 50mm and its only slight rubbing, depends on the curb tho.
    
    speed humps are fine if u do like 15mp tops over them
11. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #11 23rd November 2010, 22:41

    Not exactly a long wheel based car
12. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

    #12 23rd November 2010, 22:43

    im on 65mm coilovers
13. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #13 23rd November 2010, 23:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrisB Well, i've put it up to £90 due to increased overheads but if you want it done this side of christmas i'll do it for £80

    cheers buddy thats wicked! yeh will defo be before crimbo, next few weeks defo just waiting on springs now pm me your postcode again mate and ill work out how far it is cheers!
14. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #14 23rd November 2010, 23:40

    RH5 5BX
    
    Drop me a pm
15. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #15 23rd November 2010, 23:42

    i will do tomorrow mate, seems pretty far, a good 2 and half hour drive but i suppose it would be worth it, ill pm you about it in the next few days mate, cheers!
16. bengtt5 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 bournemouth Posts: 272 ph2 clio 172

    #16 24th November 2010, 23:11

    gsf in poole in do 40mm springs for about £40
17. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #17 24th November 2010, 23:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bengtt5 gsf in poole in do 40mm springs for about £40

    ive just paid £35 for some second hand spax springs lowering 40mm, cheers for the heads up though mate...do they do many bits for saxos in there?
18. bengtt5 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 bournemouth Posts: 272 ph2 clio 172

    #18 25th November 2010, 17:08

    yeah and euro car parts