lowering?

1. poweredbyvtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 cardiff Posts: 90 own a saxo vtr :)

   #1 2nd November 2011, 22:47

   hiya all how low would i be able to go on standard shocks as i have bought springs with out the shocks so i would have to use the standard one but i dont want them bottoming out.
2. bainesy2011 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2011 liverpool Posts: 338 citreon saxo vtr, ford fiesta zetec s

   #2 2nd November 2011, 22:53

   always recommended to only lower about 40mm before changing shocks
3. poweredbyvtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 cardiff Posts: 90 own a saxo vtr :)

   #3 2nd November 2011, 23:00

   ahh isit i just read that 55 was max to go lol cheers for input mate
4. Lewiswhitlock Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 southampton Posts: 591 1.4 8v 52 plate icelandic grey furio

   #4 2nd November 2011, 23:19

   40 at most, even at 40 it will tear through your shocks quickly!
5. poweredbyvtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 cardiff Posts: 90 own a saxo vtr :)

   #5 3rd November 2011, 17:49

   cheers fella im going to buy some nice shocks to go with them i think then cant find anyone to do the lowering nobody wants to touch the rear lol
6. bainesy2011 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2011 liverpool Posts: 338 citreon saxo vtr, ford fiesta zetec s

   #6 3rd November 2011, 18:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by poweredbyvtr cant find anyone to do the lowering nobody wants to touch the rear lol

   i could of done it if you were closer
7. poweredbyvtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 cardiff Posts: 90 own a saxo vtr :)

   #7 3rd November 2011, 18:03

   isit as hard as everyone makes out mate?
8. bainesy2011 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2011 liverpool Posts: 338 citreon saxo vtr, ford fiesta zetec s

   #8 3rd November 2011, 18:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by poweredbyvtr isit as hard as everyone makes out mate?

   if you don't know what your doing then yes, it is as hard as everyone makes out
9. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #9 3rd November 2011, 21:04

   some people are really gay about doing the rear, i know pug1off charge £120 to lower the rear, KrisB off here fits springs and lowers the rear for like £80 iirc the garage near me only charged £50 to do my torsion bar
10. Lewiswhitlock Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 southampton Posts: 591 1.4 8v 52 plate icelandic grey furio

    #10 3rd November 2011, 21:28

    Its one of those its simple if you know how jobs...krisb is the man if your near him! If not ask in the regional section your from see what they say!
11. samclose Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 billingham Posts: 141 Saxo flat arch vtr engine 206

    #11 5th November 2011, 17:31

    30 mm springs with 4 coils cut off
12. ForteChris Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 Bromsgrove Posts: 1159 Silver Saxo Furio (sold ) now milano civic

    #12 6th November 2011, 01:53

    im down 50mm on standard shocks have been for almost a year and there still running strong any lower then id change but carnt hurt to change shocks to upgraded ones anyway might aswell while you got the chance
13. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #13 6th November 2011, 08:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by samclose 30 mm springs with 4 coils cut off

    Congratulations for admitting you're a fucking retard.
    
    
    
    
    
    You can go as low as it will allow on standard shocks, just don't expect them to last or be a somewhat decent ride.
14. poweredbyvtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 cardiff Posts: 90 own a saxo vtr :)

    #14 6th November 2011, 11:52

    yea okay mate cheers cut the coils lmfao even i know thats a bad idea
15. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

    #15 6th November 2011, 14:42

    ooohh a member from south wales , im having the same dilema as him because i want to go lower , can someone recomend some new shocks that aint to pricey
16. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #16 9th November 2011, 14:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxoclarke ooohh a member from south wales , im having the same dilema as him because i want to go lower , can someone recomend some new shocks that aint to pricey

    http://www.kamracing.co.uk/citroen/c...roen-saxo.html
    
    these are what ive got, pretty much the cheapest you can get lol
17. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

    #17 9th November 2011, 17:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jeffchiz http://www.kamracing.co.uk/citroen/c...roen-saxo.html these are what ive got, pretty much the cheapest you can get lol

    lol i thort it was 40 for 2 then was well exhited but still aint bad price