Lowering ma saxo..

1. x_k8_xxx L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Northampton, UK Posts: 30 saxo 1.0i

   #1 28th December 2006, 15:00

   hey..im new 2 dis site, and want 2 make ma car luk gud! lol! its a black saxo..1.0i
   im finkin bout getin it lowred..n i think that when their low, they luk rely gud, bt i dnt want 2 gt it dun 2 much tho..cuz im finkin it myt b dangerous n crak d front if i go ova a hump or bump or neting! n i dnt wnt dat hapenin..(iv alredy had 2 pay enuf 4 repairs 2 it dis month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
   so hw much wud people say i shud get it done by??
   dus anyone know of aywhere who could do it for me in d northampton area?? (cheap) lol
   what do i need 2 gt exactly? iv been told springs..bt how much are they and what type etc..
   i must sound rely stupid..bt we all gta start sumwhere! lol
   thanx
2. Mitchell Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 Fife Posts: 6901

   #2 28th December 2006, 15:06

   thats probably the best laugh ive had this month.
   
   sorry though i cant help u as i aint got a f*ck what you were sayin.
   
   edit-- its the txt talk im laughing at not your question im sure someone around your area could help.
3. x_k8_xxx L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Northampton, UK Posts: 30 saxo 1.0i

   #3 28th December 2006, 15:14

   ooo rely..cant u understand me?! whooops..i'm used to writing like that on the computer though! lol!!
   hope some other people can understand it..or i'lll have to write it again in english! lol...
4. random1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 South Manchester Posts: 180 mk1 sil vtr, pug 106

   #4 28th December 2006, 15:38

   the springs cost inbetween £30 -£65 depending where you go (i recommend ebay) and for a 1.0 the lowest your looking at just for springs is 35mm which isnt too bad seeing as you sound like you just want to do some general modifying unlike me who is looking to go euro which means extral low lol.
   
   neways im from manchester so i dont know any shops around yur area but id get on www.yell.com or ask some of your friends or even use the search tool on here to search for shops around your area.
   
   i hope this info has helped you
5. Euphoria Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Essex - Harlow Posts: 889 106 GTi

   #5 28th December 2006, 16:16

   wow im outta practise with tht text chat! lol i got thu it eventually tho!!! prob cost around £50 for a set of front springs and getting the rear done ur have to speak to a local garage! have fun
6. x_k8_xxx L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Northampton, UK Posts: 30 saxo 1.0i

   #6 28th December 2006, 16:24

   kool..so people fink 35mm yer..that isnt going to be too low is it?? but it will be noticeable though yer??
   so all i need 2 do, is just get some 35mm springs off ebay and the garage do the rest??
   lol..sorry i write in a foreign language!! haha! hope you can all understand this..cuz i need as much help as possible! lol cheerz!
7. x_k8_xxx L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Northampton, UK Posts: 30 saxo 1.0i

   #7 28th December 2006, 16:30

   iv jus found these springs on ebay..are these what im looking for?? they look quite cheap which is what i like..cuz im not made of money! lol..but their 40mm though?? will this be too much??
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=015
   
   thanks
8. saxo2tone Established Member Joined: May 2004 Solihull Posts: 1403 vw golf

   #8 28th December 2006, 16:44

   the best thing to do is ask some one you no or a friend of someone who has lowered there car some that lives by you ,take it were they had it done , then get a price ... then buy the springs ... 35mm on your car max if you dont want any problems
9. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #9 28th December 2006, 16:46

   right from what i understand is
   
   you want to knwo cost and whats involved in lowering your saxo
   
   well you need springs
   and a garage to adjust the lower rear torsion bar
   
   personally id buy new springs
   
   i got some for £35 that lowers it 50mm
10. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

    #10 28th December 2006, 17:37

    30/40mm - Handling
    
    50/60mm - Looks
    
    Lowering springs on the front and torsion bar on the rear adjusted to suit.
    
    Lowering springs are around £50 (40mm). A suspension kit (which includes springs, shocks/dampers) are around £175. It's advisable to uprate the standard shocks/dampers if you're going down more than 40mm, but it's not essential. If so, a suspension kit will be your best bet.
    
    Expect to pay £100-£200 to have the front and rear lowered.
11. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #11 28th December 2006, 19:04

    text talk makes it harder to understand and harder to read, plus it pisses people off, so try to avoid using it please!
    
    but Damo is spot on ^^ there ^^ imo with what he said!
12. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #12 28th December 2006, 19:25

    When lowered expect....
    
    Alot more tyre wear
    bumpier ride
    suspension will wear out quicker
    
    Do a search on here.....
13. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

    #13 28th December 2006, 23:17

    Btw, there's a good guide on here...
    
    http://forum.frenchsportsclub.com/in...showtopic=8436
14. random1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 South Manchester Posts: 180 mk1 sil vtr, pug 106

    #14 13th January 2007, 11:46

    that guide dont work damo even if your a signed up member sorry fella ok well it doesnt work for me anyways lol