Suspension??

  1. L-plater Joined: Apr 2014 wigan Posts: 70 Renault clio 1.2 Saxo vtr mk2
    #1
    Hey guys, well after buying them coilovers of eBay n them knocking like mad, I just want some advice, obviously looking to lower the car really low so arch is just above the wheel, what would be the best way of doing it? Springs or coilovers? Don't want to spend a fortune though. How low can you go without other modifications?
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Phone up kamracing kev will advise you on a good set up.
  3. L-plater Joined: Apr 2014 wigan Posts: 70 Renault clio 1.2 Saxo vtr mk2
    #3
    Are they expensive pal?
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mikegriff View Post
    Are they expensive pal?
    Not really they,they do budget set ups or full on expensive stuff.theres a set up to suit your budget have a gander at their website.
  5. L-plater Joined: Apr 2014 wigan Posts: 70 Renault clio 1.2 Saxo vtr mk2
    #5
    Okay man will do :-) cheers buddy
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    Thanks for calling. There are numerous problems with these cheap coilover kits so its hard to say what the issue is without examining the car. From new these kits are really only good for show cars that want to go low at the expense of a good handling car.
    Dampers are soft and so are the springs. These go coilbound if wound too low.

    I would fit the Apex full suspension kit out of personal choice. These are bloody good for the money and get the car low without being excessive. Really for 50mm lowering you need shortened dampers as with standard length you will sit on or very close to the bumpstops.

    If wanting to run just lowering springs and standard dampers then the Apex 25mm lowering springs will work and give you some damper movement. If you've got a bit more cash then the Eibach Pro-kit will give a better ride and will lower 20-25mm on the VTR and VTS

    If you want coilovers then the minimum quality I would fit is the GAZ GHA

    Kev
  7. L-plater Joined: Apr 2014 wigan Posts: 70 Renault clio 1.2 Saxo vtr mk2
    #7
    Cheers kev, think I'll be getting that 50mm kit bought soon as I can, what's best way order, ring or online? Thanks for your help
  8. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #8
    Give me a call if convenient. Its lonely if I dont get a few calls lol
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