Suspension lowering (kind of urgent)

1. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #1 15th November 2011, 21:42

   ok so ive been planning on dropping my car 50mm as it seems like a sensible yet good looking height but i would love it 60mm but as this will be my first car as of next june i dont want it to be awkward for my first time driving
   im ordering a new suspension kit tonight, (christmas present) and dont know how low to go? would really appreciate opinions, thanks
   nathan.
2. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

   #2 15th November 2011, 21:47

   60mm
   
   thats how low im going
3. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #3 15th November 2011, 21:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mlawlan69 60mm thats how low im going

   jesus i cant bleedin decide
4. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

   #4 15th November 2011, 21:54

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=141903
   
   have a look there mate, will give you an idea of what it will look like

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5. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #5 15th November 2011, 22:43

   yeah ive seen it mate thanks, had another good look think ive just settled on 50mm ive got 15" wheels and happy with the way it looks
6. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

   #6 16th November 2011, 22:03

   Ive had my saxo torsion bar at 50, ended up getting borred as it doesnt look great so slammed it at about 80. I would go for 60 as its still a decent ride
7. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #7 17th November 2011, 18:09

   ive put the ordering of the kit on hold as i still cant decide.. ffs
8. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

   #8 17th November 2011, 18:24

   incase u didnt know if u go over 50mm on standard dront shocks theyll pretty mutch bottom out and collapse

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9. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #9 17th November 2011, 19:06

   general rule of thumb is 40mm max for handling, 50+ for looks, the higher you go the more stress it puts on other parts....
   
   if your planning on running a lower brace then bear in mind even at 40mm it will scrape if you cant go over both / over the lower part...

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10. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #10 17th November 2011, 19:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxoclarke incase u didnt know if u go over 50mm on standard dront shocks theyll pretty mutch bottom out and collapse

    ill be upgrading springs, shocks and dampers
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AdamH general rule of thumb is 40mm max for handling, 50+ for looks, the higher you go the more stress it puts on other parts.... if your planning on running a lower brace then bear in mind even at 40mm it will scrape if you cant go over both / over the lower part...

    nah mate been thinking of an upper brace but that might not be for a while.
    think i might just go 50mm.. to be safe
    thanks for the info and replies lads been very helpfull
11. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

    #11 17th November 2011, 20:20

    if ur going all out grind the bumpstops off and drop down 120 mm
12. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #12 17th November 2011, 20:27

    depends on your budget
    i personally dont like the look of saxos any higher than 60mm lowered. 60mm's fine with bumps, barely ever scrapes at that height
13. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #13 17th November 2011, 21:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak depends on your budget i personally dont like the look of saxos any higher than 60mm lowered. 60mm's fine with bumps, barely ever scrapes at that height

    well ill be paying 200£ for the full suspension kit.. what are the bumpstops again would they be inside the wheel arches?
14. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #14 17th November 2011, 22:59

    I meant 60mm's fine with speedbumps...
    with that budget id just get the spax or apex kit from kamracing. The spax 60mm kit will say it lowers 60mm but they only do about 50mm. I think the apex kit is cheaper and more popular these days. Although i bought the spax kit once and couldnt fault it. a bit firm but i like it like that lol
15. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #15 18th November 2011, 16:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak I meant 60mm's fine with speedbumps... with that budget id just get the spax or apex kit from kamracing. The spax 60mm kit will say it lowers 60mm but they only do about 50mm. I think the apex kit is cheaper and more popular these days. Although i bought the spax kit once and couldnt fault it. a bit firm but i like it like that lol

    thats what im planning mate the 50mm apex kit from kamracing