lowering questions

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2011 newcastle Posts: 484 saxo furio
    #1
    hey am going to get my saxo lowered 60 mm next week av got the springs, but am just double checking thats all i need right ? i dont need new shocks do i ? oh and do i need to relocate the power steering pump since its getting lowered 60 mm
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST
    #2
    simply no.
    but if i was going down 60mm i would like to fit uprated or shortened shocks and some uprated shocks on the rear.

    you dont need to relocate the power steering pump, just bend the pipe a little bit so the steering arm doesnt rub on it on full lock and cause it to wear through and eventualy leak.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 152
    #3
    You can lower it with just springs, although it isn't recommended, especially when lowering by 60mm.
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 137 Vtr MK2 ZX7R
    #4
    Shockers are a good idea otherwise you end up pogoing everywhere.
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr
    #5
    I'm down 60 on just springs and i cant fault it and just bend the pipe at the back a little so it doesnt rub
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 839 icelancic grey 2oo2 vtr icelandic grey vts 2oo2
    #6
    sounds right
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by wobby82 View Post
    sounds right
    4 more to go!
  8. Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1
    #8
    Yes you can lower the car 60mm on standard shocks and dampers.

    However if your shocks are old they are likley to perish very quickly giving you a crap ride, each car is diffrent but at 60mm I would advice a nice set of uprated shocks, can be purchased on ebay for 40-50 quid