looking to slam my vtr ;)

1. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

   #1 9th February 2011, 22:21

   im looking to lower my vtr 40mm all round, however have no idea how to go about it haha... i dont want to fork out a fortune for it so if anyone could give me a rough idea of the cost (including labour) for springs or coils or something? would hugely appreciate any help... plus if anyone knows anywhere in the southampton/portsmouth area that will do this for me would be greatly appreciated
   many thanks!
2. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #2 9th February 2011, 22:25

   100 pounds labour plus cost of front springs, btw 40mm is hardly slamming it really,just like driving round with a fat bird in your car lol
3. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #3 9th February 2011, 22:29

   im gonna lower mine by 50mm all round but will i need new dampers or what?
4. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #4 9th February 2011, 22:36

   Would recommend you get uprated dampers all round as well if you got the money, will make the ride and handling a lot better. Have a look in the for sale section on here or on ebay, cheap kits do pop up for around £100 for springs and dampers
5. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #5 9th February 2011, 22:42

   what would happen if i didnt get dampers would it damage my car or just make the ride rougher?
6. Jack Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA

   #6 9th February 2011, 22:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DundeeUnited what would happen if i didnt get dampers would it damage my car or just make the ride rougher?

   The standard dampers won't last as long, and the ride would probably be harsher as they're not designed to be compressed that amount all the time? Not sure though.
7. kjperformance L-plater Joined: Jan 2011 peterborough Posts: 32

   #7 9th February 2011, 22:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DundeeUnited what would happen if i didnt get dampers would it damage my car or just make the ride rougher?

   std dampers dont last long once the cars been lowered there prone to leaking at the best of times
8. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

   #8 9th February 2011, 22:52

   what if i got it at 40mm would i need them then?
9. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

   #9 9th February 2011, 23:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DundeeUnited what if i got it at 40mm would i need them then?

   40mm should be ok with standard dampers, after all 40mm is just like having a full car of average size people (near enough anyway)
10. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

    #10 9th February 2011, 23:16

    whats yours lowered by?
11. Abass123 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Thamesmead , London Posts: 920 Saxo Furio

    #11 9th February 2011, 23:17

    anything over 40 is reccommended to get dampers
12. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

    #12 9th February 2011, 23:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DundeeUnited whats yours lowered by?

    if that was aimed at me mine is currently lowered at 60mm but not got uprated dampers because it is off the road as a project, My old saxo had 40mm springs and it was fine on std dampers
13. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

    #13 9th February 2011, 23:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -shuggles- if that was aimed at me mine is currently lowered at 60mm but not got uprated dampers because it is off the road as a project, My old saxo had 40mm springs and it was fine on std dampers

    did ur old saxo look no bad lowered at 40?
14. kjperformance L-plater Joined: Jan 2011 peterborough Posts: 32

    #14 10th February 2011, 17:26

    i always recommend new dampers when i lower a car but at 40 ish mm its no cause to panics but cars feel so much better with a complete suspension setup but not everyone wants to shell out for the whole kit
15. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

    #15 10th February 2011, 18:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DundeeUnited did ur old saxo look no bad lowered at 40?

    looked ok yeah, more subtle than an in your face slamming