Suspension and lowering my VTR

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR
    #1
    Looking to lower the motor soon But im also gonna see about some new alloys 16"s probably so what would be the best to lower it by? and what suspension kits am i looking to buy? I want it to look nice on the alloys. Iv been looking at coilovers but cant seem to get any for saxo VTR's.

    thanks
  2. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #2
    id say i nice 40 - 50mm drop mate, thats my opinion though, have a look at spax stuff
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR
    #3
    how low will 50mm look roughly? I dont want it extremely low so itl hit the speedbumps but i want it sitting on the whels on the front and back.
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #4
    kit wise how much you wanna spend? you dont need coilovers ever, no need tbh
  5. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #5
    well mines down 60mm front 40 rear (to accomadate weight of install)

    its on standard rims too, ann im thinking of getting some 15s maybe 16s sometime this year

  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR
    #6
    Thats one amazing motor buddy! il hand it to ya,its a smert piece of kit! Thats the perfect height for lowering and thast what i want to achieve.Did it affect performance or handling once you lowered it? Will u need to change the ride height if u upgrade to 16"s?
  7. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #7
    well ive done the archs so it will take up to 17s a think, should be ok with 16s at a 60mm drop but as said my archs are done, you need to grind the bumper bracket off and bond it back on, ive took my rear arch liners out and sealed up the vent hole for boot and also the arch lips will need trimming

    the handling ir ok but not exactly comfy, you get used to that though
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR
    #8
    sounds like a lot of work and quite expensive! Im only 17 so im quite limited financially and also skill wise but i scored a new job today so the money will be available soon! So would lowering 50mm on 16"s be a nice set up?
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30
    #9
    yes

    50 down on 16;s is very smart, vts_kris has this
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30
    #10


    down 50 on 16's ! **COUGH** rep **COUGH**
  11. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #11
    might get a bit of rubbing down 50mm on 16s but will most likely to be on full lock
  12. Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 16 1.1i Blue Saxo East coast
    #12
    Im also looking into this, so is their any work involved with a 50mm drop and 16s on? ive heard that a 50mm drop without shocks can be a bumpy ride, im not quite sure wat to do maybe a 40mm drop with 16s may be a better idea?
  13. Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 16 1.1i Blue Saxo East coast
    #13
    on a vtr*
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #14
    id go 40. depends what your after, looks or performance?
  15. Established Member Joined: Jul 2004 Stockport/Sheffield United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1569 RS 182
    #15
    im down 40 at the front and back and having no problems at all, if you have 16's then make sure to get the 40 profile tyres.
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 262 Saxo VTR
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR View Post
    well mines down 60mm front 40 rear (to accomadate weight of install)

    its on standard rims too, ann im thinking of getting some 15s maybe 16s sometime this year
    are your alloys standard colour?, they look good/different.
  17. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Derby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 215
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Apz1 View Post
    are your alloys standard colour?, they look good/different.
    they're polished mate
  18. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #18
    there polished mate

    stripped the paint off them and sanded them down and then used a polishing kit to polish up the metal

  19. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 262 Saxo VTR
    #19
    nice i gotta do that to mine.
  20. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 cheshire, winsford Posts: 493 VTS track car, vtr
    #20
    how long did it take to polish each wheel?
  21. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #21
    you could do a wheel a day but would have to be on with it just about all day, its really tiring but its worth it in the end
  22. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #22
    you must have strong wrists
  23. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #23
    i do mate really strong its only my right one though
  24. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #24
    youve lost me