Need help with lowering torsion bar

1. MatM Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Posts: 109 Saxo forte, Team dynamics pro race

   #1 24th June 2006, 16:19

   Right brought the front springs today no problem for £39 , The problem i got is i have been to several garages and they will fit the front springs no problem but will not touch the torsion bar .
   
   Where the hell can i get the rear torsion bar lowered to 40mm in the midlands
   
   Please help
2. MatM Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Posts: 109 Saxo forte, Team dynamics pro race

   #2 24th June 2006, 16:22

   Been to a garage where i knew the peeps there and they said they would do it if they knew how
   
   Does anyone know how you can do it, or where i could find someone thats willing to help me.
   
   Thanks
3. rickyholder Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2006 goole east yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 259

   #3 24th June 2006, 16:30

   there is a guide on here in the how to section tells you every thing you need to know
4. MatM Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Posts: 109 Saxo forte, Team dynamics pro race

   #4 24th June 2006, 16:32

   Can you only view if it if your a premium member as i cant find it
5. rickyholder Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2006 goole east yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 259

   #5 24th June 2006, 16:44

   oh yeah you gotta be premium try www.badgermotorsport.co.uk/lowering.htm
6. amie Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 cleckheaton Posts: 1

   #6 1st March 2009, 09:09

   i have a saxo 1.1i i have lowerd the front but we cant work out how to do the back,
   can any1 help
   i have looked thru some guides tellin me how to do it but none of them look like what mine dus
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 1st March 2009, 09:17

   pm willsy on here - I'm sure he can do it for you.
8. stupac50pence Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 warrington Posts: 221 scooby

   #8 1st March 2009, 10:12

   if you dont know how to do it leave it, trust me. i did mine and it was a pain in the arse to say the least, You will need to use a lift as well so if you haven't got access to one dont even bother trying really.
   
   Im sure someone will know somewere/someone who can do it for you.
9. baker556 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 127.0.0.1 Posts: 4826 oem+ sax

   #9 1st March 2009, 11:02

   loads of guides tbh looks pretty easy but its long winded....takes time to get the bar out..
   
   Dont need a ramp axel stands and a jack shall do...also look at the suzuki tuning guide and there is another guide on sax-p which is pretty good shall have a look.
   
   http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm
   
   http://www.badgermotorsport.co.uk/lowering.htm
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...lowering+guide
   
   if you dont know how much to lowr by this should help a little
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...lowering+guide
10. baker556 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 127.0.0.1 Posts: 4826 oem+ sax

    #10 1st March 2009, 11:02

    just realised the date of the first post ....thread from the dead or what !
11. jam3z Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Chelmsford Posts: 104 Saxo VTR

    #11 9th March 2009, 18:15

    where di you get yours done in the end? i need mine doing
12. saxo_junkie L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 leicestershire Posts: 48 Black Saxo VTR

    #12 9th March 2009, 20:30

    where abouts in west midlands are you?
13. user_7096 Established Member Joined: Sep 2005 Market Bosworth Posts: 2482 106 XSi 1360cc

    #13 9th March 2009, 21:39

    we lower saxo's
    
    PM me for more info and i will answer any Q's to the best of my ability
    thanks sam
14. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

    #14 9th March 2009, 22:19

    topgear in great bridge will do it mate,he done mine in hour n half
15. baicra21 Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1

    #15 17th May 2010, 21:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by piggy123 we lower saxo's PM me for more info and i will answer any Q's to the best of my ability thanks sam

    hi mate could you tell me how much you would charge to lower the rear of my vtr cheers
16. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #16 17th May 2010, 21:24

    I can do it in the midlands.
    
    £80 and can do it this week if you want it doing that soon
    
    cv10 postcode
17. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #17 19th May 2010, 13:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jam3z where di you get yours done in the end? i need mine doing

    Hey, I'm down in Horsham if you need yours done chap
    
    Check out my affiliates section on here or my website
18. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

    #18 19th May 2010, 13:34

    Please do not try it yourself, because you clearly have no idea how to do it yourself. Get it done by a professional.
19. vassy Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 margate Posts: 1 saxo 1.1

    #19 3rd November 2010, 21:55

    is there anyone lowering saxos in kent?? need my 1,1 sx lowerd..
20. rhyslikescock Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 saxo vtr

    #20 19th December 2011, 12:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vassy is there anyone lowering saxos in kent?? need my 1,1 sx lowerd..

    how about you leave the lowering untill you get a real car !
21. JoshFurioBrookes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Chelmsford Essex Posts: 822 Silver 6n2 Polo

    #21 19th December 2011, 12:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vassy is there anyone lowering saxos in kent?? need my 1,1 sx lowerd..

    KrisB, great guy, worth the money

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22. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #22 19th December 2011, 12:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rhyslikescock how about you leave the lowering untill you get a real car !

    Yeah because a VTR is a 'real car'
    Get a grip mate
    
    As mentioned KrisB is a good bet, he is in horsham west sussex.
    Prices are on his website

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23. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #23 19th December 2011, 14:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rhyslikescock how about you leave the lowering untill you get a real car !

    Fking LOL!
24. Steveupton Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 25

    #24 19th December 2011, 16:47

    Anyone near sheff/chesterfield who lowers the back end ??? All ya need to do is take bar out and twist it each notch lowers apx. 25mm I'd do it myself but I work 12hrs n time ain't on my side :/
25. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #25 19th December 2011, 17:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Steveupton Anyone near sheff/chesterfield who lowers the back end ??? All ya need to do is take bar out and twist it each notch lowers apx. 25mm I'd do it myself but I work 12hrs n time ain't on my side :/

    please don't mention notches, its the gashest way of lowering a saxo,even worse then chucking paving slabs in the boot. notches=bye bye beam

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26. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #26 19th December 2011, 17:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rhyslikescock how about you leave the lowering untill you get a real car !

    yep, 8 valves,1.6 throbbing powerhouse that you have is surely the ultimate driving machine, nice first post, enjoy your time here
27. Steveupton Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 25

    #27 19th December 2011, 17:42

    How else do you lower the back end??? Never done a t bar :/ always had vw's lol
28. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #28 19th December 2011, 17:45

    take the torsion bars completely out and turn then raise the trailing arm, notch method puts excess strain on everything and pre-loads the bars so the ride is awful. theres guides on here or pay us to do it properly, just down the m1 from chesterfield
29. Steveupton Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 25

    #29 19th December 2011, 18:11

    Ahhhh really how much do you charge??
30. The_Car_Guy L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Bath Posts: 74 Citroen saxo VTR ph2

    #30 14th March 2012, 20:39

    Hi new on here so not really sure where to ask so this seems a good place. I have tried lowering my vtr rear but broke the slide hammer thread and managed to shear off 3 bolts trying the jack and shock method. I have used loads of WD40. What other ideas can i do at home? i would heat it with some oxyacetylene however that could cause damage to bearings? also close to fuel tank and brake lines. People have said that they hit the bar out with a sledge hammer however to me there seems no way of getting a bar in there as the suspension arm blocks access to the end of the bar you need to hit. Anyone have any advice ideas or pictures?
31. raul0 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1112 Wicked Red Furio

    #31 14th March 2012, 20:47

    I'm thinking about gettin mine done but I wouldnt do it myself as i would end up with no car Anyone in east midllands area that can do it?
32. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #32 21st March 2012, 19:45

    Dude, have a look through the affiliates section.
33. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #33 21st March 2012, 19:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raul0 I'm thinking about gettin mine done but I wouldnt do it myself as i would end up with no car Anyone in east midllands area that can do it?

    we charge £110 if you provide springs/dampers, near j26 of the m1
34. joel666 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Tredegar, South Wales Posts: 246 mk2 vtr

    #34 21st March 2012, 19:57

    all you guys are way wayyy too far away from me im in the south wales area and the back end has been stuck standard height for about 5 months now... its like my trademark
35. dankspaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 chesterfield Posts: 183 Citroen Saxo VTR , citroen c3 , gsxr 600 , dr600 ,

    #35 21st March 2012, 21:17

    I'm in chesterfield area let me know pm me , good prices to