Coilover springs

15th February 2011, 21:35

I have the normal gaz set up which is 6.5" 300lb i believe.. but im right at the bottom of the thread and want to go lower i have found some springs that are 6" 200lb
but just need you guys to help me?
would there be any problem with having them fitted??
i have already look at the thread if i wind it up it will carry the springs but is there anything else i need to look for or anything??
cheers

15th February 2011, 21:44

As long as they stay seated when the car is jacked up then it is fine. I don't know how low it is but first check your pump stops. A lot of people who want to go super low don't realise how little suspension travel the Saxo actually has and are often already on the bump stops even though there trying to go lower.

15th February 2011, 22:09

ive been told that im NOT on the bump stops yet
and if my springs dont stay seated when jacked up what does that mean??

16th February 2011, 22:05

anyone that could help?!

16th February 2011, 22:09

it means that when you jack it up the springs will lave their seats. so when you put it back down they won't be seated and might do damage

17th February 2011, 18:00

ohhh not good then lol

19th February 2011, 14:12

it also means if u go fast enough over a big enough bump the spring can become un-weighted therefore not under compression anymore and come loose whilst driving, hence why people use helper springs

19th February 2011, 17:45

Ive ordered 5.5" springs as my 6.5" ones didnt go as low as i wanted. Ill tell you how i get on when i recieve them.

19th February 2011, 18:33

ok sweet really wanna go lower lol