spax 50mm springs vs standard dampers

1. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #1 27th May 2011, 23:02

   Ive bought some 50mm apex dampers for a bargain! But i've been told by a very reliable source that my new springs need to be used with shortened dampers as they are not a progressive type, which cannot be used with standard dampers...any input? i cant really afford to buy new dampers so maybe ill sell mine if this is the case
2. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #2 28th May 2011, 02:50

   you could run it with standard dampers for a while but they will probably end up nackered as they are not made for shortened springs so yeah you would be better off waiting to get a set of shortened dampers
3. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #3 28th May 2011, 15:38

   Anything lower then 40mm and you really need new dampers
   
   you "Can" use lower springs on standard shocks, but this can lead to all kinds of problems, and you dont want them to give out while your driving
   
   its up to you, but my advice would be to do it right first time, or dont bother at all.
4. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #4 28th May 2011, 17:11

   completely agree dano hopefulli ill have some shortened dampers on route