lowering problem :s

1. saxplee Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Bradford Posts: 768 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTR

   #1 11th August 2012, 22:53

   put some 60mm springs on today and it looks to me that there is no change
   
   any help?
2. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

   #2 11th August 2012, 22:55

   are the 60mm springs for a 16v? if so wont drop it as far as your engine is lighter and they sometimes take a while to settle in
3. saxplee Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Bradford Posts: 768 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTR

   #3 11th August 2012, 22:59

   these are the springs i got
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2806681160...84.m1439.l2649
4. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

   #4 11th August 2012, 23:02

   says 1.4 in title so not sure mate, leave them for a few days see if it drops at all
5. saxplee Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Bradford Posts: 768 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTR

   #5 11th August 2012, 23:05

   if it doesnt drop what shall i do?
6. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #6 11th August 2012, 23:09

   Shortened dampers used too?
7. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #7 11th August 2012, 23:12

   The seller clearly states info about shortened dampers, using OE spec dampers and original component wear and tear
   Did you even read the listing?
8. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

   #8 11th August 2012, 23:14

   as said above really you should use shortened dampers as will increase wear and tear but they will still work for a while, but i would email the seller and tell him whats happened
9. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #9 11th August 2012, 23:30

   do apex even make 1.4 specfic springs? i though all there kits were made for the vts, but ofcourse are compatable with all saxo models.
   
   i've put 50mm spings and uprated dampers on mine. but cause its a 1.4 it only dropped it 30mm, i assume it would drop a vtr 40mm and a vts the full 50mm.
10. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

    #10 11th August 2012, 23:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by f13sta do apex even make 1.4 specfic springs? i though all there kits were made for the vts, but ofcourse are compatable with all saxo models. i've put 50mm spings and uprated dampers on mine. but cause its a 1.4 it only dropped it 30mm, i assume it would drop a vtr 40mm and a vts the full 50mm.

    Thats what i was thinking
11. Pug-123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 236 1997 Diablo Red Peugeot 106 1.1 XL! 3 stud y000!

    #11 12th August 2012, 00:13

    Heat them up with a blowtorch and squash them know a mate thad did it with a 306
12. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #12 12th August 2012, 00:29

    meh! Don't need to use shortened dampers, mine has been down 50mm all round for 5 years on standard dampers, still going strong! Should have just bought some better springs and not from eBay lol
13. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #13 12th August 2012, 01:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Pug-123 Heat them up with a blowtorch and squash them know a mate thad did it with a 306

    Don't do this.
    
    Bad idea.

    2 users thanked this post: user_20080, Pricklep
14. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

    #14 12th August 2012, 06:56

    Could be sitting on the bump stops, try halving them and see if it makes a difference.
15. Pug-123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 236 1997 Diablo Red Peugeot 106 1.1 XL! 3 stud y000!

    #15 12th August 2012, 11:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by robertlittler123 Don't do this. Bad idea.

    Why is this a bad idea?
16. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #16 12th August 2012, 11:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Pug-123 Heat them up with a blowtorch and squash them know a mate thad did it with a 306

    There is a right & a wrong way of doing things,yours is an epic FAIL
17. Bim Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Sweden, Ytterby Posts: 199 Citroen Saxo VTS -98 Volvo S70 T5 -99

    #17 12th August 2012, 12:53

    Cause you Will take away the "suspension" in the springs, they are heated before to make the springs suspend, i dont know the right Word for it in English tho.
    
    so if you heat them or cut them with an machine they Will be to hot and the "legering" Will go away, antd the springs Will likely snap off.
    
    you can cut them with a hand metal saw, but thats not Good iether. If you cut one coil of the spring they Will get harder.
18. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

    #18 12th August 2012, 12:58

    dont forget to let the jack down after youve finished fitting them
19. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

    #19 12th August 2012, 14:16

    could they not just need time to settle?