lowering problems

1. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

   #1 25th March 2007, 18:39

   so last week my front springs arrived and couldnt wait to get thm fitted so went into work yesterday to fit them, to cut a long story short got them fitted spot on no probs, roadtested fine handling loads better looks alright to (only went down 35mm but is alright). anyway got bk to the workshop and quick check over and what happens but the o/s shocker bursts great just what i wanted, why is it you always end up spending more money than you want to just my luck lol.
2. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #2 25th March 2007, 19:01

   how many miles has the vehicle done? i'm considering doing a 30mm drop on the front but am frightened that my shocks might give up on me too.
3. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

   #3 25th March 2007, 19:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxmaniac5 how many miles has the vehicle done? i'm considering doing a 30mm drop on the front but am frightened that my shocks might give up on me too.

   done about 56,000 summat like that think i was just unlucky or i could of damaged the seal ffitting them never no !
4. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #4 25th March 2007, 19:10

   hmm tis bit weird. maybe just really unlucky then buddy. mines done 125k n i dont wanna go to the effort of spending out for new springs if my shocks are just gonna knacker after rolling off the drive. :-/
5. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

   #5 25th March 2007, 19:12

   well done quite a few of spring on many vehicles at work and a variaty of ages and they have been fine so just have to give it a go should be alright !
6. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #6 25th March 2007, 19:14

   hmm. I shall bare that in mind mate. Cheers. Dont Spose you might know if Eibach Pro kit springs would be a really bumpy ride? lol
7. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

   #7 25th March 2007, 19:18

   not to sure on that best asking someone who has fitted them mine seem fine tho carnt remember what make they are soz
8. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #8 25th March 2007, 19:28

   no worries cheers anyway
9. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

   #9 25th March 2007, 19:35

   no probs mate
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 25th March 2007, 20:47

    am waiting for mine to go then al just fit some uprated ones!
11. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #11 25th March 2007, 22:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxmaniac5 hmm. I shall bare that in mind mate. Cheers. Dont Spose you might know if Eibach Pro kit springs would be a really bumpy ride? lol

    They are some of the best springs i;ve ever experienced! Had them on my 205 Gti and the car isn't even crashy over the bumps.
    
    They are designed to lower and retain some comfort for day to day driving. The sportline ones that lower more make the ride a lot firmer
12. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #12 25th March 2007, 23:57

    now thats what i want to hear would you recommend fitting them to shocks that have covered over 100k? and would 30mm be enough on a 1.1? i dont want to loose comfort but i want it to sit bit lower also dont want it too rub lol...i know i'm asking alot
13. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #13 26th March 2007, 00:00

    sorry about the thread hi-jack SeanVTR
14. djrem Saxperience Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Ramsden Bellhouse (Billericay) Posts: 12826 Various.

    #14 26th March 2007, 00:04

    use bump stops been. cant rub if the wheel cant touch
15. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #15 26th March 2007, 00:08

    I have just got the Sportline ones, hope the ride ain't too firm.
16. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #16 26th March 2007, 00:15

    Let us know how they feel when they are fitted buddy. How low are they?
17. SeanVTR Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Grimsby,UK Posts: 260 1st. Pug 106 Current. Saxo vtr

    #17 26th March 2007, 18:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxmaniac5 sorry about the thread hi-jack SeanVTR

    no probs mate lol