Lowering but how much

  1. Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Wakefield Posts: 19 1.4 silver citroen saxo furio
    #1
    I'm thinking about lowering my saxo, it's standard at the moment but I want to lower it but just the springs. What's the best distance to lower it by so that it's low but not uncomfortable.( not scraping over speed bump) can you post some pictures of what yours is lowered?

    Cheers
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS
    #2
    40mm would probably do you but 50mm looks perfect imo although will scrape speedbumps.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #3
    I think its apex that do a 30/35mm kit, which is a nice drop, and if you change the dampers aswell you don't get that horrible bounce that some lowered cars do.
  4. Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Wakefield Posts: 19 1.4 silver citroen saxo furio
    #4
    what kit would you recommend as well
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 reading Posts: 234 2002 citroen saxo vtr
    #5
    I've got my vtr lowered on apex 35 mm springs and it's fine with most speed humps but does scrape on the big ones
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #6
    dont worry about speedbumps until you go passed 60mm

    i personally dont think 35mm is enough after lowering mine that much. If you plan on using standard shocks then get a set of 45mm eibach sportline springs. They're very comfortable on standard shocks
  7. Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Wakefield Posts: 19 1.4 silver citroen saxo furio
    #7
    thanks for the reply guys
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2012 chester Posts: 612 VTR mk 2
    #8
    i wanted this went 40mm on spax so it doesnt scrap but its a little firm on bumps
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 felixstowe, suffolk Posts: 149 Citroen ax vtr turbo
    #9
    40m everytime is best
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Middlesbrough Posts: 181 Saxo VTR 2001
    #10
    Go for whatever you like the look of then just avoid speed bumps . . Like thats even possible these days
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 London United Kingdom (England) Posts: 106
    #11
    I agree, 30mm-40mm is ideal for ride and handling and day to day practicality.
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Chelmsford Essex Posts: 822 Silver 6n2 Polo
    #12
    Don't get why everyone thinks lowering 40/50mm will cause speed bump issues. Lowering a saxo that amount basically gives you the same clearance as a standard M3!

    Only way your going to scrape on the average or even over average speed bump is by going 30mph. Up till 60/70mm your fine for day to day practicality
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #13
    50mm on Eibach if you don't want it to harsh
  14. Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Wakefield Posts: 19 1.4 silver citroen saxo furio
    #14
    cheers again for all the replays it's been a big help. Will probably be going for 45-50 mm on eibach springs. Is the 45-50 mm just on the back or the front as we'll?
    Thanks
  15. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jordansowden View Post
    cheers again for all the replays it's been a big help. Will probably be going for 45-50 mm on eibach springs. Is the 45-50 mm just on the back or the front as we'll?
    Thanks
    The back too but thats on a torsion bar not springs
  16. Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Wakefield Posts: 19 1.4 silver citroen saxo furio
    #16
    so if I wanted it lowering about 45mm all round what do I need to get to lower it at the back?
    Thanks
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jordansowden View Post
    so if I wanted it lowering about 45mm all round what do I need to get to lower it at the back?
    Thanks
    You need to take it to a garage that will do the job properly, Ricky P is one who'll do it in Yorkshire