Suspension for lowering

1. jetwells L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 59

   #1 22nd January 2012, 23:42

   Im after lowering my car roughly 50mm and putting some vts wheels on the car. What would be the best setup to enjoy the b-roads while maintaining a comfortable ride? Also some good tyres for the wheels?
2. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #2 22nd January 2012, 23:47

   Have a search buddy, been covered quite a few times
3. jetwells L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 59

   #3 23rd January 2012, 00:10

   Ive read up on the blisten but wondering if anything else anyone finds nice?
4. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #4 23rd January 2012, 17:47

   Bilstein can be a little on the pricey side.
   
   The most common product that people have bought to me is the Apex Sports kit. Available in -35mm or -50mm.
   
   They're pretty good stuff, never seen anything fail and for that reason i have started supplying these kits fully fitted for £320.
5. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #5 23rd January 2012, 17:54

   Have to agree with Kris, the Apex kits are brilliant value for money. Similarly we have never heard of any faults with these kits either, can't ask for any better for a decent lowering kit that will last.
6. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #6 23rd January 2012, 18:57

   apex or spax 50mm which 1 would be betteR?
7. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #7 23rd January 2012, 18:59

   Apex.
   
   Avoid spax adjustables, they dont last very well. Spax fixed rate shocks aint too bad but springs have an occasional habit of snapping.
8. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #8 23rd January 2012, 19:01

   spax are also a little stiff. I quite like a firm ride but its not to everyones taste
9. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #9 23rd January 2012, 20:46

   Bilstein b8 and eibach sportline is probably the best you can get, but the Apex 50mm lowering kit makes a good cheap alternative