Lowering

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 UK, England, Hampshire Posts: 4081 No car
    #1
    I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for lowering your vehicle.

    I read that there are a few ways to go about it, first being lowering on your current springs which isn't recommended due to the strings being designed to suit as they are.

    Secondly new lowering springs (I was looking at this)

    Third being new suspension.

    Now money and quality comes into perspective which would be the best way to go, new 40mm lowering springs or the full wallop, new suspension?
  2. Established Member Joined: May 2006 South Wales Posts: 2404 Astra 1.8 Sport
    #2
    get a kit mate, just on springs will fuck the dampers and all sorts

    i have looked into this and now saving for a full kit, its the best way.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 UK, England, Hampshire Posts: 4081 No car
    #3
    Ok, well what would I be looking for in a full kit. Anything in particular I should be searching on?
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr
    #4
    you can get a full lowering kit for 200-600 mate depends on spec and if your going for looks or performance,

    you can go to 40 mm on your standard dampers using lowering springs but as you may have read it will most likely shorted their lifespan

    the rear of the car needs to be lowered by adjusting the torsion bars, there are a few really good DIY guides out there for this like http://www.badgermotorsport.co.uk/lowering.htm and suzuki tuning do a search and you will find them

    theres a few different methods to get em out or just get it done pro but its easyier than you think to do yourself

    hope this helps
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761
    #5
    PM me if you need somebody to lower your car mate.