lowered suspension

1. chippa L-plater Joined: May 2008 walsall west mids Posts: 34 mk1 citroen saxo vtr

   #1 15th April 2012, 19:32

   Hi, i have been a member here for a while now, but i usually just look through forum or search if i have a problem,
   Well my question is about my mk 1 saxo vtr i had it lowered 40mm at the front and torsion bar lowered a couple of years ago,
   but only the springs were changed i kept original dampers.The ride was'nt great but money probs so i put up with it.
   Now finally got some Bilstein damper inserts and had them fitted,
   The problem is the bilstein dampers are shorter are'nt they than standard dampers? i think they are specially for lowered suspension.
   My problem is now i have changed the dampers the height at the front has come at least 20mm back up so does'nt look as good as before.
   I just need some information what i need to do. Do i get 50mm or 60mm springs to make car same height as before?
   I do have some pics but will have to find them.If anyone has any idea on this i would be very grateful.Also what type of springs would be best suited to these dampers? thanks in advance

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2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 15th April 2012, 20:07

   How long have they been on for?

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3. chippa L-plater Joined: May 2008 walsall west mids Posts: 34 mk1 citroen saxo vtr

   #3 15th April 2012, 20:15

   Well its been 2 to 3 years since the springs were changed and the front and back looked good.i have had the dampers in now about 2 to 3 months thx
4. javedjuel Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 11 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #4 16th April 2012, 04:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chippa Hi, i have been a member here for a while now, but i usually just look through forum or search if i have a problem, Well my question is about my mk 1 saxo vtr i had it lowered 40mm at the front and torsion bar lowered a couple of years ago, but only the springs were changed i kept original dampers.The ride was'nt great but money probs so i put up with it. Now finally got some Bilstein damper inserts and had them fitted, The problem is the bilstein dampers are shorter are'nt they than standard dampers? i think they are specially for lowered suspension. My problem is now i have changed the dampers the height at the front has come at least 20mm back up so does'nt look as good as before. I just need some information what i need to do. Do i get 50mm or 60mm springs to make car same height as before? I do have some pics but will have to find them.If anyone has any idea on this i would be very grateful.Also what type of springs would be best suited to these dampers? thanks in advance

   
   I am also in same trouble & I am a a loss, can't think what to do now.
5. javedjuel Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 11 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 16th April 2012, 04:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino How long have they been on for?

   Can you give me some suggestions to solve this problem?