Springs help

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Leicester Posts: 194 Punto 55s (Deceased) Citroen Saxo 1.1i expose
    #1
    probly a bit of a noob question but will 50mm lowering springs advertised for a vtr/vts fit a furio? is there a difference between the two or are they all the same
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #2
    They are the same.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #3
    A further question I would like to add, if you lower it 50mm should you uprate the shocks? and why?
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Leicester Posts: 194 Punto 55s (Deceased) Citroen Saxo 1.1i expose
    #4
    ive been told that 50mm is suggested but not major and 60mm is a definite .. may be bullshit though lmao
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #5
    Anything lowered more than 40 it is advised that you change the shocks. This is because the standard shocks are put under more stress over bumps as they are 40mm+ shorter than they are on standard height.

    They can bottom out and fail. It's only advised to change them and is completely up to you.
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...
    £211 is the reason mate. (not saying that's expensive)

    I have 2 customers that have been saving for 3 weeks to pay the £150 I charge for lowering inc springs. I have advised them to go for shocks but in this day and age every bit of money is needed so spending £211 quid on shocks is 2-3 weeks food to live on.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...
    £211 quid is a lot of money though.... Lowering springs are £60 for the pair...
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
    #9
    in the grand scheme of things £211 is the cheapest of the cheap you can get away with without buying shit, if you cant afford to modify your car then dont i say, id rather have standard height than just buy springs, im a jsut a bit OCD would annoy the shit out of me knowing the shocks are standard lol and it all has to come back apart again to fit them
  10. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bedford126 View Post
    £211 is the reason mate. (not saying that's expensive)

    I have 2 customers that have been saving for 3 weeks to pay the £150 I charge for lowering inc springs. I have advised them to go for shocks but in this day and age every bit of money is needed so spending £211 quid on shocks is 2-3 weeks food to live on.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AnthonyMartin View Post
    £211 quid is a lot of money though.... Lowering springs are £60 for the pair...
    The same work is required for fitment so it not really a lot different. £150 extra for a vastly superior handling car that looks good and actually performs just as well. Yes it will take a bit longer to save for but its well worth it.
    I've hated every car I have driven with low springs so I save up and buy decent kit and fit it only once.
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #11
    If it boiled down to a choice between eating or looking at the car sat lowered outside my house then guess which 1 would win?
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #12
    My shocks need replacing anyway, so i will wait for a used pair to be for sale
  13. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    If it boiled down to a choice between eating or looking at the car sat lowered outside my house then guess which 1 would win?
    Simply save up and do a proper job. Thats all. Its not really a debate about whether you can afford to eat. If thats the case you should not be modifying a car at all.