apex supension help

1. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #1 18th February 2007, 11:14

   hi i just bought a Apex Suspension Kit from motor sport world witch lowers by 50mm i was just wondering when i receive it would i just be abel to fit it streitght on to the car then its lowerd i do not need to ajust anything do aye.
2. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #2 18th February 2007, 13:19

   torsion bar !
3. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #3 18th February 2007, 13:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Hopcraft torsion bar !

   even tho i have bought a full supension kit
4. strell Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Nottinghamshire Posts: 396 Saxo Furio '01 Ford Fiesta Zetec S '57

   #4 18th February 2007, 15:11

   yeah the torsion bar needs to be done even with the full kit as it is just dampers on the back
5. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #5 18th February 2007, 15:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by strell yeah the torsion bar needs to be done even with the full kit as it is just dampers on the back

   so what do i need to do with the torsion bar i was under the impresion that you buy a full kit you did not need to alter anything
6. strell Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Nottinghamshire Posts: 396 Saxo Furio '01 Ford Fiesta Zetec S '57

   #6 18th February 2007, 15:21

   i aint to sure but if you dont know you will have to take it to a mechanic. unless you know what you are doing
7. strell Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Nottinghamshire Posts: 396 Saxo Furio '01 Ford Fiesta Zetec S '57

   #7 18th February 2007, 15:22

   cost about £150-£200 to get it fitted
8. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

   #8 18th February 2007, 15:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by strell cost about £150-£200 to get it fitted

   thats why i was going to do it myselph
9. strell Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Nottinghamshire Posts: 396 Saxo Furio '01 Ford Fiesta Zetec S '57

   #9 18th February 2007, 15:34

   well lowering the torsion bar is possible but you will have to be a farily capable DIYer
10. strell Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Nottinghamshire Posts: 396 Saxo Furio '01 Ford Fiesta Zetec S '57

    #10 18th February 2007, 15:34

    also if i am not mistaken you need a specialist tool to lower the tortion bar properly
11. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #11 18th February 2007, 15:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by strell also if i am not mistaken you need a specialist tool to lower the tortion bar properly

    ok mate chears il look into it
12. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #12 18th February 2007, 15:48

    full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear
    
    how much did you pay for the kit mate??
13. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #13 19th February 2007, 00:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear how much did you pay for the kit mate??

    full kit mate it was 200 quid bought it of http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
14. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #14 19th February 2007, 00:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear how much did you pay for the kit mate??

    so when i put the front on it will be 50mm lower but i need to lower the back my selph after i put the shocks on??
15. AlexR Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2004 Kunt & Sorrey Posts: 5763 Rep mobiles & Joes ma

    #15 19th February 2007, 01:44

    i lowered someones car on 50mm apex and it was only lowered 40mm when i measured, might be a bit lower after settling.
    The back needs doing be an experienced person, sure if you ask on SSC there will be a guru in your area
16. chrismurra Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 cumbria uk Posts: 812 white saxo VTS

    #16 19th February 2007, 10:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlexR i lowered someones car on 50mm apex and it was only lowered 40mm when i measured, might be a bit lower after settling. The back needs doing be an experienced person, sure if you ask on SSC there will be a guru in your area

    thanks mate. does any one know of any experienced people in cumbria??