quick front lowering question

1. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #1 23rd September 2011, 23:37

   if i was to put 60mm springs that were made for a 1.1 on my vtr would it lower it more than if i put ones on that were made for a vtr?
   
   thanks
2. ads85 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bradford on Avon,Nr Bath Posts: 866 '01 astra coupe

   #2 24th September 2011, 00:08

   I've got a feeling that the spring is a different shape on vt compared to non vt, so may not fit
3. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

   #3 24th September 2011, 00:24

   iirc it will fit but lower it less than 60mm
4. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #4 24th September 2011, 02:49

   wouldnt it lower more as the vtr engine is heavier?
5. iamryan Newbie Joined: Sep 2011 West Lothian Posts: 21 1.1 Peugeot 106

   #5 24th September 2011, 06:47

   iirc the weight of the engine keeps it low where as a lighter engine would cause the spring to raise.
6. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #6 24th September 2011, 08:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kennym1987 wouldnt it lower more as the vtr engine is heavier?

   That's what I was thinking. I want a little lower than a 60 mm drop but don't want to buy coilovers
7. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #7 24th September 2011, 08:27

   Nope, as a 1.1 is higher standard than a VT!
8. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #8 24th September 2011, 08:33

   Ah right it makes sense now. So the lowest I'm going on springs is 60mm designed for a vtr then?
9. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

   #9 24th September 2011, 09:09

   Yeah without using coilys
10. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #10 25th September 2011, 20:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1-1dicky Ah right it makes sense now. So the lowest I'm going on springs is 60mm designed for a vtr then?

    i'm lowered -60mm spax made for 1.1 models. now with the heavier engine in it sits maybe another 10mm lower
11. gs44201 Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Manchester Posts: 22 Silver VTR 90BHP PH2

    #11 27th September 2011, 13:18

    ive allways used spax 60mm but it allways looks like 50mm! i want low rider status!
12. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #12 27th September 2011, 14:58

    i am -60mm on the front(maybe 70 now) and -100mm at the back. thats low rider
13. user_54407 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Swindon Posts: 577 MGB Sebring Track (WIP), Saxo

    #13 27th September 2011, 18:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kennym1987 i am -60mm on the front(maybe 70 now) and -100mm at the back. thats my exhaust left behind on that speedbump

    *fixed
14. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #14 28th September 2011, 13:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sebring *fixed

    na mate thats why i just have the standard backbox because its tucked up under the bumper. i've scraped the downpipe a couple of times