Time to Lower

1. nathb84 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Telford, Shropshire Posts: 468 Saxo VTR

   #1 28th March 2007, 09:24

   I think it is time to lower my saxo, I am thinking of droping it by around 30 to 35mm (I want to retain some comfort). As i am a poor student funds are limited so i am looking at only changing the springs. Has anyone done the same? If so would be greatfull to hear your experience and see some pictures if possible to see if it really does make a difference to the look of the car. Thanx, and rep will be rewarded!
2. Richmt11 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Haverhill, Suffolk Posts: 529 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #2 28th March 2007, 10:25

   The front suspension is lowered by springs but the rear is done with a torsion bar.
   
   There are some guides online for the torsion bar so you should definately read up on it before undertaking the task. Will also help if you have someone who is mechanically experienced to help.
   
   Rich
3. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #3 28th March 2007, 15:39

   As above... for the height that your looking to lower it by springs is fine its recommended that anything over 40mm the shocks should be upgraded aswel. As a personal preference id sitll go down this route rather than just springs but thats just me.
   
   Rear is done by Torsion bar (theres 2) in theory its easy enough to do this if you fancied trying yourself, but it can be a pain to do if you find out that the bars are seized into place
4. nathb84 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Telford, Shropshire Posts: 468 Saxo VTR

   #4 29th March 2007, 12:36

   does anyone reccomend any particular make of springs? and if anyone has a pic of their saxo lowered 35mm i would be interested to see, thanx
5. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

   #5 29th March 2007, 16:22

   Spax is a gd option because there cheaper then most but are still pretty good
6. nathb84 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Telford, Shropshire Posts: 468 Saxo VTR

   #6 29th March 2007, 18:44

   now thinking of going down 40 mm after seeing pics, anyone done the same just using springs?