Apex sports suspension kit

1. banx22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 138 Mint red 99 VTR

   #1 9th October 2006, 16:23

   Ok,
   
   Well after final being pursuaded that my saxo NEEDS lowering i have decided to do it.
   
   After reading practically every thread on here with regards to lowering, it seems that if you lower on standard dampers you compromise the ride comfort. but if you lower on a full kit this problem is reduced some what.
   
   Was gonna just get the springs but after reading this decided on the full kit.
   
   So what does everybody think of this kit ?
   
   Apex Sports Suspension Kit
   
   (http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=2621CT400025)
   
   Is it any good ? are they worth it ? Should i save a bit more and get something else.
   
   P.S i don't want it to be slammed on the floor, just a suttle adjustment that makes my saxo look a bit sportier (i'm guessing and about 25 - 35mm)
   
   Thanks
2. tc3nitro L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 82

   #2 9th October 2006, 16:25

   it needs slamming mate end of!!!!
   get some pics up of the car jon its a proper minter!
3. banx22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 138 Mint red 99 VTR

   #3 9th October 2006, 17:11

   Ha ha.
   
   I am going to get some pics up but wanna get it lowered first
4. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #4 9th October 2006, 18:38

   it will be worse on apex dampers than standard. they are just cheap shit.
5. tc3nitro L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 82

   #5 9th October 2006, 18:49

   second that!
   get a koni adjustable kit!
6. banx22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 138 Mint red 99 VTR

   #6 9th October 2006, 21:57

   ok, ok
   
   Koni it is. larkspeed maybe tomorrow billy if you fancy it.
   
   Depends if they have them in or not.
7. tc3nitro L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 82

   #7 10th October 2006, 11:06

   yeah give m a shout mate!!!
   
   get some before and after pics up !
8. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #8 10th October 2006, 11:19

   35mm should do it if youjust after a little handling improvements and not bothered about the 'slammed' look. Iv been slammed for a few weeks now and i cant wait to get my 40mm kit on this weekend
9. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

   #9 10th October 2006, 12:56

   Mine is on avo springs and eibach shocks... Now that i have put my car back on 15's the ride seams pretty good, thats all i can tell you im afraid .. but my car is slammed... so that wont help.. Iv'e heard good things about avo
10. banx22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 138 Mint red 99 VTR

    #10 10th October 2006, 15:16

    well i rang larkspeed today and they are ordering me the koni adjustable sports suspension kit, should have it by the end of the week. hopefully !
    
    It says that it lowers it between 30 - 35 mm so thats fine with me.
    
    Does anybody have any pictures of their car riding on this setup, i would like to see what mine is likley to look like.
    
    Thanks for the tips though
11. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #11 10th October 2006, 19:21

    Iv'e heard good things about apex
    
    wtf????
12. tc3nitro L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 82

    #12 12th October 2006, 14:23

    update!
    banx now has his kit and it should be on......when he gets his finger out of his bum!
13. banx22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 138 Mint red 99 VTR

    #13 12th October 2006, 15:54

    Yes i've got the koni setup now.
    
    my finger is out and is pressing the "buy it now" button on ebay (purchasing a slide hammer to get the rear done).
    
    Should have it buy the 2morrow hopefully.
    
    SUNDAY could be a good day for this maybe billy, what do you think ?
    
    this is for people that have done it themselves b4. do you think we could have it done in a day (front and rear) ?
14. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

    #14 12th October 2006, 17:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by williamsvts Iv'e heard good things about apex wtf????

    Lol doh!, i meant avo dude...
15. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #15 12th October 2006, 17:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Cloud Lol doh!, i meant avo dude...

    hahahahaha, yes Avo = Good, Apex = Bad. mmmmmmmmmkay ja?
16. tc3nitro L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 82

    #16 12th October 2006, 17:37

    sunday maybe a goer banx just need the weather and some luck!
17. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

    #17 12th October 2006, 18:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CampDavid hahahahaha, yes Avo = Good, Apex = Bad. mmmmmmmmmkay ja?

    They do have a slight resemblance in the names, you can understand the mistake lol