How much should i lower the rear suspention?

1. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

   #1 15th January 2011, 20:11

   Hello...
   
   Had the suspention lowered 50mm front and back a little while ago, im quite pleased with it but i think you all will agree the rear could be lower
   
   Im thinking i should get it adjusted by about 20mm more, will that be too much or should i go lower im even considering getting the front springs changed too 60mm
   
   Im getting some TD Pro race 3 alloys in white soon so no moaning about the wheels in the photo
   
   
   
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 15th January 2011, 20:19

   60 front 70-80 rear = win imo
3. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #3 15th January 2011, 20:23

   10-20mm lower would be nice, any lower then the tyres would be tucked inside the arch making it look tacky.
4. Squeak_ Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 suffolk Posts: 811 (2000) black VTR

   #4 15th January 2011, 21:44

   ive got 60 on the front n im getting it 80 on the back, looks sweet mate, if not at least 60-60
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 16th January 2011, 12:30

   with the front that low, i think the tyre a tiny bit tucked in would look best. barely even look lowered at that height
6. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #6 16th January 2011, 15:07

   I would say 50mm would look good on there. You don't want it lower than the front.
   
   If you need the torsion bar done then give me a shout, i can fit you in reasonably quick. It's £60 and it'll be done correctly and professionally.
7. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

   #7 16th January 2011, 16:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB I would say 50mm would look good on there. You don't want it lower than the front. If you need the torsion bar done then give me a shout, i can fit you in reasonably quick. It's £60 and it'll be done correctly and professionally.

   Its already 50mm at the back mate which is why i want it lower, im getting some new alloys this week so ill see how much lower it can go when there on, £60 sound pretty reasonable and gatwick isnt too far from me so ill give you a shout when i make a decision
8. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

   #8 16th January 2011, 16:12

   thanks for all your feedback guys ill post some pics up soon with new alloys very soon
9. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #9 16th January 2011, 16:15

   Looks spot on as it is and not chavtastic.
10. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

    #10 16th January 2011, 16:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by db_sax Looks spot on as it is and not chavtastic.

    cheers ,im not into lexus lights and ripspeed but i have have a few moments , i miss that grill sometimes, it made the induction kit sound awsome
    
    
11. merc2546 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 swindon Posts: 225 1.1i

    #11 18th January 2011, 19:35

    put it right on the floor low and slow
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 18th January 2011, 19:42

    looks a bit like your always going downhill lol
13. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #13 18th January 2011, 21:43

    Don't wanna sound funny here... but there's no way thats down 50mm on the rear already. To me, the person who's lowered countless torsion bars, that looks standard. If anything it's maybe 20mm lower than standard.
14. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #14 19th January 2011, 13:19

    thats a very good point ^
    
    looks about 20mm higher than my one when it was 40mm
15. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

    #15 19th January 2011, 19:53

    hey kris, i was gonna ask do you fit front springs and shocks if so im looking at these http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...-kit-60mm.html on kam racing, if you can how much would you charge for fitting?
    
    also i totally agree i dont think it is 50mm after seeing other saxo's, i will have to measure it agaisnt my mates furio as that only has standard suspention
16. Lukes_Saxo Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 READING, Berkshire Posts: 29 Saxo VTR Blue MK2

    #16 19th January 2011, 19:55

    keep in mind though, it is only a slight downhill slope, the spare tyre has been taken, i have no sub and i havent yet done the rear shocks (i dont know if they make much difference TBH)