Suspension Advice.....

1. user_54866 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Catchgate, Stanley Posts: 42 02 Saxo VTR in Gold

   #1 10th October 2011, 18:46

   Hi guys, I'm thinking of lowering my VTR, but don't want to exceed 35mm or so as quite a few speedbumps on my estate, I'm unsure what kit to go for, and also a mate told me i have a vts rear axle conversion as my brakes on the back are discs and pads, as opposed to shoes, will that make a difference to the lowering kit I get or will i be ok with a normal set? Thanks for any help!
   
   Stuttz
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 10th October 2011, 18:52

   No wont make a difference as you adjust the torsion bars in the beam.
   
   Apex kit is best value for money on a budget.
3. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

   #3 10th October 2011, 18:54

   vtr's came with rear discs, and lowering the back is the same for every saxo/106, wether its got discs or drums
4. user_54866 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Catchgate, Stanley Posts: 42 02 Saxo VTR in Gold

   #4 10th October 2011, 18:56

   I had read somewhere about the eibach springs and bilstein shocks, are they better than the apex?
5. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #5 10th October 2011, 19:05

   Bilstein dampers are yeh. Eibach springs are better, but I dont like the eibach springs supplied in the kit with the bilstein dampers theyre underated.
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 11th October 2011, 11:07

   If you can afford it you cannot go too wrong with the Bilstein B6 and Eibach Pro-kit springs. It will lower the car 20-25mm but with only a slightly firmer ride than standard. Most people prefer the Bilstein B8 + Eibach Spring combination. The Bilstein B8 dampers are high quality monotube inserts and give a firm but controlled ride. The Eibach Sportline Springs are progressive. Initial spring rate is 80lb which soaks up the bumps nicely but as the spring is compressed with hard driving the springrate goes up to 240lb
   Its a bit lower but just go more carefully over the speedhumps!
   
   On a budget (most people are nowadays) then I personally do not think there is better than the Apex 25mm lowering kit for the VTR and VTS. Gives a better quality ride than most budget kits, is firm and reliable
7. ashley08 L-plater Joined: May 2011 middlesbrough Posts: 60 citroen saxo 1.1

   #7 12th October 2011, 15:23

   if u need to go over speed bumps go slow nd over at a angle
8. pspnut Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 11 2003 Posi Blue VTR

   #8 12th October 2011, 18:25

   Or shove a plough on the front of the car and its playtime
9. pspnut Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 11 2003 Posi Blue VTR

   #9 12th October 2011, 18:29

   I have the 40mm Apex kit on my VTR atm and i have no problems with 'sleeping policemen' and as said there cheap and actually pretty comfortable compared to the eibach's on my old VTS
   
   Money talks at the end of the day mate, if i could afford better id buy better