Which lowering springs are better ???

  1. L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Wokingham Posts: 32 Saxo eastcoast 1.1
    #1
    I'm looking to get some lowering springs for my saxo but not sure which are better out off apex or spax ?? I'm hoping someone could help me
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Caernarfon Posts: 106 Saxo 1.1 Desire
    #2
    friend had a apex kit worked well spax is a good make to i think you can adjust the damper on the spax kit?
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,
    #3
    Spax are progressively wound so ive heard which makss a softer ride at low speeds and vise versa, ive got Apex 50mm kit on mine and had Apex Springs on the corsa too, id say go for the Apex kit for 180 notea.. New shocks and springs all round.. they retail like 230 quid but Kamracing has a fiscount page on their website especially for Saxp members.. worth a ganders!!
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,
    #4
    Note to self: dont type half asleep excuse the awful spelling :lol:
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #5
    cant go wrong with either tbh
    id just get whichevers cheapest!
    apparently spax are a bit firmer than apex, but nothing to cry about
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    Personally I prefer the softer ride of the Apex. I've owned a number of cars and fitted Spax when on a budget, but they've always been replaced at a later date.

    Just to mention. If people are wanting the full Apex kit then order asap as the saxp deal is ending in the next day or two.

    Kev
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,
    #7
    Kev what about the deal on the Janspeed mani??? im interested but dont have the dosh at the mo!
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 colchester Posts: 219 Phase 2 black vtr :)
    #8
    Apex always seems better
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #9
    what spring goes lower, thats what id like to know
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  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 James93 View Post
    Kev what about the deal on the Janspeed mani??? im interested but dont have the dosh at the mo!
    What deal? Drop me a pm if you need some advice on manifolds

    Kev
  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSOfreak View Post
    what spring goes lower, thats what id like to know
    depends which spring. We list the Apex corrected by car model. Spax list the maximum for a saxo. On a VTR or VTS minus 10mm from their height.
    A Spax 60mm spring therefore only lowers VTR/S by 50mm.

    Kev
  12. Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 1631 Clio 172 Flamer
    #12
    I have brand new in box 40mm spax for £40 posted by the way
  13. L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Wokingham Posts: 32 Saxo eastcoast 1.1
    #13
    Thanks guys so I get the impression the pretty much the same lol
  14. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #14
    A spring is not simply a spring.
  15. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Birmingham Posts: 2073 Current - 56 1.9 astra Sri Owned - 54 C2 GT. Ow
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    A spring is not simply a spring.
    They are, they all go boing

    But i found the Apex ones to be decent for price.
    I know prefer standard height though due to lack of road maintenance