Spax vsx (60mm)or apex (50mm)kits?

1. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

   #1 10th March 2011, 18:26

   which one would you guys recomended is the better one for the money?
2. saxomax Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Nuneaton /banbury Posts: 304 black mk2 flatty. 2007 corsa d

   #2 10th March 2011, 18:30

   spax
3. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

   #3 10th March 2011, 18:30

   or are the spax psx ones ?
4. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

   #4 11th March 2011, 11:54

   anyone?
5. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #5 11th March 2011, 12:37

   Apex defo
6. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

   #6 11th March 2011, 12:40

   can anyone comment how good the apex is?
7. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #7 11th March 2011, 12:50

   Kyle,
   
   I've got the Apex kit. I was pretty surprised at how frequently the Spax kits were apparently falling apart on owners cars. The reliability appears to be quite shocking (no pun intended).
   
   Nothing but praise for my Apex kit. I've done 30k miles with it on now and not a single problem. Front is firm and the rear is very firm - giving very pointy, but precise steering. Seems to be a very well optimised setup for improved handling
   
   The Spax springs on the other hand have progressive wound springs, meaning they start off soft and get progressively stiffer as force is applied to them - which basically results in sloppier handling.
   
   Apex all over the Spax.
8. Mansfield-Matthew-vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mansfield Posts: 105 Saxo VTS

   #8 11th March 2011, 15:37

   I’ve just bought brand new koni sport adjustable there great you should really think about getting a set
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 11th March 2011, 18:44

   lower the better
10. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

    #10 12th March 2011, 00:10

    adsayer - yeah i can quiet believe it but ur only down 25mm aint you? im wantin about 50mm might be a differnt story
11. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #11 12th March 2011, 01:10

    I thought I was down 25 mm mate but because of the weight of the s engine it brings it down to around 35 ish mm. Either way the spax kit isn't designed with handling in mind a the springs are progressive. And the dampers seems to fail uber quick.
12. mattevts Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 bury st edmunds Posts: 572 saxo vts 147.1bhp

    #12 12th March 2011, 08:55

    I've got a Spax PSX kit on and never had a problem with it, and I've had on for over 5 years, it is quite a firm ride but that cos its got adjustable dampers and mine are set quite stiff but it handles fine.
13. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #13 12th March 2011, 09:51

    I've been selling Apex longer than Spax and I think only one apex damper has failed in that time. I've had more problems with Spax seals going (not lots mind) which is a shame, but i'd go for the Apex if I was fitting them to my car.
    
    Kev
14. mattmartin L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 Leigh, Lancs Posts: 85 2001 Saxo Vtr, 2008 Peugot Partner HDI

    #14 12th March 2011, 19:35

    I can recommend the apex kit although I only put it on this weekend I can really notice the difference (recommend kam racing aswell ^^^^ super fast delivery)
15. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

    #15 13th March 2011, 13:53

    ok well i think im goona go for the apex kit now and maybe poly bush the front end to , does the upper strut braces help alot?
16. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

    #16 13th March 2011, 13:53

    adsayer- ur car looks like its sittin about 40-45mm i had a look on ur thread
17. lookinsaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 191 mk2 saxo VTS blue

    #17 13th March 2011, 23:53

    I have spax on mine and I havnt got any complaints at all. I just thought they were good value
18. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #18 14th March 2011, 12:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kyle4256 ok well i think im goona go for the apex kit now and maybe poly bush the front end to , does the upper strut braces help alot?

    lower strut brace makes more of a difference but both are worth having.
19. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #19 14th March 2011, 12:34

    Both great price but certainly for the money comparing the 2 the Apex is much better quality/more reliable.
20. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

    #20 14th March 2011, 16:22

    thanx for all the input guy! well appreciated , ive ordered the apex kit so cant wait to c how it goes,
    
    i have a track car which ill be using later this year also but im doin suspension last, do you think the billies group n and 40mmsprings with b8 dampers on rear would be fine and a pug sport 25mm arb?
21. benjiwool L-plater Joined: May 2011 grimsby Posts: 85 saxo mk 2 vtr

    #21 25th May 2011, 20:32

    hi sorry to but in but are apex a better ride than spax as im looking to lower my car by spring only for now then gt some dampers after sumer?