50mm apex springs...

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

   #1 3rd April 2011, 13:14

   right, to start with.. i am a complete noob when it comes to lowering my car, so bare with me
   looking at lowering my vtr 50mm all round on apex springs, do i need to buy shocks for this too or will the current ones be ok? how low can i go before i need new shocks? i think ive seen someone say 40mm before, but not sure
   if anyone could link me up to what i'd need i would be very much grateful
   thanks!
2. Paddington Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Stratford-upon-Avon Posts: 6 Vtr

   #2 3rd April 2011, 13:53

   The general concusses seems to be that 40mm is the lowest you would want to go with standard dampers. Any lower and the life of your shocks will be lessened. I would take the hit on the wallet and buy the shocks as well if you can
   
   Something like this- http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...saxo-35mm.html
3. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #3 3rd April 2011, 14:03

   nah the 50mm is perfect on 15" wheels mate i have a apex kit and it is good i would say you shiould get shocks beter ride!
4. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

   #4 3rd April 2011, 17:26

   been having a look, the cheapest price for a whole kit is around £200+? if i just bought 40mm springs all round, would this be okay if i didnt change the shocks? or is it dangerous? cheers..
5. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #5 3rd April 2011, 17:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by UKtom been having a look, the cheapest price for a whole kit is around £200+? if i just bought 40mm springs all round, would this be okay if i didnt change the shocks? or is it dangerous? cheers..

   If you go 40mm its should be ok yeh my mate had 40mm on standed shocks and it was fine!
6. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

   #6 3rd April 2011, 18:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by joe333 If you go 40mm its should be ok yeh my mate had 40mm on standed shocks and it was fine!

   cheers joe! ill see what a few other people say but i think i may just do this... saves money lol
7. bcfc2 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Staffs Posts: 1220 Posi blue furio

   #7 3rd April 2011, 20:25

   50mm should be fine, a few people i know have gone lower than that on standard shocks and eveerything seems to be ok. For now.
8. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #8 3rd April 2011, 20:39

   Problem with the apex -50mm springs is that they'll rattle about if used with standard shocks... this will fail an mot and im my opinion is dangerous.
   
   On another note, if you need someone to fit your springs and adjust the torsion bar the correct way then give me a shout
   
   Kris

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