80mm springs

19th May 2007, 20:25

Where can i get 80mm springs from? cheers

19th May 2007, 20:26

80mm?

I hope your joking?

Thats stupidly low and will look pathetic.

Your going to need coilovers to go 80mm.

19th May 2007, 20:58

coilovers, dont cut the springs to make it that much either, ive heard people do this and its really dangerous

20th May 2007, 15:47

80mm? that will look

why do you want to go that low?

yo do realise your not getting over ANY speed bumps without grinding the arse off your sump and side skirts, don't you?

20th May 2007, 15:48

hes asked where to get them from not a lecture

20th May 2007, 15:49

coilovers is the way to go mate. please DONT get 40mm springs and cut them in half

20th May 2007, 15:51

80mm.......

20th May 2007, 15:51

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Originally Posted by bullit

hes asked where to get them from not a lecture

sorry! ok, there's no such thing as 80mm lowering springs, you'd have to get coilovers mate

20th May 2007, 15:53

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...sub_category=1

20th May 2007, 15:54

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20th May 2007, 15:57

bullit whats that link all about?

20th May 2007, 15:59

says spax lower upto 80

20th May 2007, 16:04

it doesn't say they sell springs that lower 80mm though!

60mm is the limit!

20th May 2007, 16:15

KW coilovers, lower to 75mm

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...sub_category=1

tehre is a few more but they lower to 70, tbh i dont think there is 80mm ones, unless you phone companies up direct and ask as it may be a custom order

20th May 2007, 16:21

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Originally Posted by S34MER

60mm is the limit!

and that still looks shit

20th May 2007, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85

and that still looks shit

*nods in agreement*

20th May 2007, 16:24

dont think 60mm looks crap tbh mate, i like mine down that much at the front, i have done my car more for looks not everyone does it for handling purposes, mines beend down 60 front 40 rear for nearly 4 years and i love the way it handles and could not care a less about comfort as im used to it

20th May 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by S34MER

*nods in agreement*

*also nods in agreement*

20th May 2007, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

dont think 60mm looks crap tbh mate, i like mine down that much at the front, i have done my car more for looks not everyone does it for handling purposes, mines beend down 60 front 40 rear for nearly 4 years and i love the way it handles and could not care a less about comfort as im used to it

60mm looks shit....

did i mention performance? no i mentioned it looks shit

20th May 2007, 16:37

erm your opinion dont get all stroppy at me, 60mm imo looks good, and a lot of people will agree with me on that

40mm looks too high for what i was after and 60mm is just righ imo and plus i wanted it like that on standard rims

20th May 2007, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

erm your opinion dont get all stroppy at me, 60mm imo looks good, and a lot of people will agree with me on that

im not one of them! 60mm looks pap imo!

20th May 2007, 16:39

2 have not agreed so far

20th May 2007, 16:39

make that 3 lol

20th May 2007, 16:40

well its your opinion so i suggest you keep it to yourself, the person who has asked for 80mm obviously wants the car for looks, so back on the topic

listen right IMO 60mm looks right

20th May 2007, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85

and that still looks shit

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Originally Posted by S34MER

*nods in agreement*

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Originally Posted by PugDan

*also nods in agreement*

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Originally Posted by stevenixon

im not one of them! 60mm looks pap imo!

i think its fair to say NOT many people are liking a 60mm drop

20th May 2007, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

well its your opinion so i suggest you keep it to yourself, the person who has asked for 80mm obviously wants the car for looks, so back on the topic

back on topic. its hard to find 80mm springs.

firstly because it looks shit, and seconldy because there are not any dampers designed to run that low.

unless as stated you go for coilovers

20th May 2007, 16:43

well thats them mate but tbh im not arsed to what you think, just another stupid little argument that im not taking part in anymore, back onto the topic

20th May 2007, 16:58

alot of people have theres 60mm!

and it looks alright to be fair!!!

doesnt bloz have his down 80mm?? sure thats how low he said his was.

20th May 2007, 17:00

aint bellyvts down 80mm all round?
ive heard of people having springs compressed, i know a chap that had 40mm springs compressed to 80mm on his rover, so have a scan for somewhere that does compressing, sorry i cant be of anymore help

20th May 2007, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Essay

aint bellyvts down 80mm all round?
ive heard of people having springs compressed, i know a chap that had 40mm springs compressed to 80mm on his rover, so have a scan for somewhere that does compressing, sorry i cant be of anymore help

wouldnt recommend that in the slightest. the rate of the spring will be altered. and have to much stres placed upon it imo

20th May 2007, 17:05

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Originally Posted by S34MER

i think its fair to say NOT many people are liking a 60mm drop

just out of interest how low is your saxo mate??? cos it looks about 60 to me

20th May 2007, 17:15

i dont think 80mm is a good idea but im just offering some info that the guy wanted

20th May 2007, 17:23

get some 1.1 60mm lowering springs

and prey at the little bit of extra weight that the 1.4 engine has helps lower it a bit more.

no way will you get 80 though

20th May 2007, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

just out of interest how low is your saxo mate??? cos it looks about 60 to me

35mm front and 40mm rear

know where near 60mm mate

20th May 2007, 17:35

i think iv started an arguement not a thread

everyone has different opinions on their cars but i like them really low plus im going for the euro look, 40mm to me doesnt look far off standard 60mm looks fine but i no loads of u hate it! Up to personnal choice really!
Anyway iv found a site http://www.coilsprings.co.uk/ who make custom springs, just waiting for an email back on a price, i no they wanted £130 for 70mm nova springs......

20th May 2007, 17:37

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Originally Posted by S34MER

35mm front and 40mm rear

know where near 60mm mate

well in the signature it looks like it im guessing thats a photoshop

and like said a lot of people have 60 on here, 40 mm and 60mm are probablies the most popular ride heights, so you cant really say 60 looks crap, i dont say 40 looks crap looks better than standard, for looks though 60 is the way to go imo

20th May 2007, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

well in the signature it looks like it im guessing thats a photoshop

yup photoshop mate

also notice the wide arches

20th May 2007, 17:51

dunno were or if you could get 80mm springs will probley be a coilover job

speak to chandler as his is low not sure how though read his progress thread as im sure it will say in there

60mm is great for looks it looks miles better then 40mm

end of the day everyone has there own opinions not all of us are sheep

20th May 2007, 19:22

bbbaaaaarrrrrrr....

20th May 2007, 20:03

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it doesn't say they sell springs that lower 80mm though!

i know it dont lmao

21st May 2007, 19:56

just had an email back from coilsprings.co.uk £95 plus vat delivered

22nd May 2007, 22:46

WOW 60mm looks amazing!!! I will be getting mine lowered 60mm asap

15th February 2009, 14:23

I have got my furio down 55-60mm at the front and around 75-80mm at the back. I can still get over speed bumps and the handling isn't spoiled either. The ride comfort isn't the best but if you want to go that low you expect that in the first place. You just gotta take care. Their is a vtr near where i live which is 80mm all round it looks spot on.

15th February 2009, 14:27

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15th February 2009, 14:35

i think they might have sorted it out now tbh.

15th February 2009, 14:37

Thats my Furio lowered 55-60mm at front and about 75-80mm at the rear

15th February 2009, 14:55

Mines lowered at 60mm on the front. I bought the car already lowered. Tbh I like 60mm drop at the front, it looks well suited for 14" wheels imo. Each manufacturer or lowering springs have 60mm, but some are more like 40mm, 50mm and some look more. Depending on what springs you get, the springs that ive got on mine that are "60mm" look good imo

15th February 2009, 15:28

Nothing wrong with a lowered car..

Wonder why the Cup race car's and Saxmax car's are lowered 50-60mm if its sooo shit..Also looks good too imo..

Std height looks bollocks tbh..

xx

15th February 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by MaRiO89

Nothing wrong with a lowered car..

Wonder why the Cup race car's and Saxmax car's are lowered 50-60mm if its sooo shit..Also looks good too imo..

Std height looks bollocks tbh..

xx

because they run on a smooth track where centre of gravity takes precedence over bump steer.

-80mm springs will be pants. There are so many issues as to why you shouldnt use them.
Firstly you will run on the bumpstops effectively giving you no damper control.
Secondly there will be one of two things. The springs will be too soft to get the low rideheight they will go coilbound, or they will be ultra short and will not seat in the springpan, meaning you will fail MOT's and if you go over a large bump too fast they can unseat as the damper extends further than the spring is designed for.
You need coilovers. You will need around £400 for a decent set

Kev

15th February 2009, 23:05

My thoughts exactly Kam..So why is there a brigade who insist on std ride height for track cars..

15th February 2009, 23:51

This thread is 2 years old now lol.

15th February 2009, 23:52

50mm FTW

looks and handling in one

but 80mm ??? would like to see that

16th February 2009, 00:41

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Originally Posted by MaRiO89

My thoughts exactly Kam..So why is there a brigade who insist on std ride height for track cars..

because you need suspension travel to ride the curbs

16th February 2009, 00:42

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Originally Posted by OLLYVTS

This thread is 2 years old now lol.

well maybe we can get an update as to how well his springs performed :d