Lowering springs for zeee derv (1.5D)

1. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #1 10th July 2007, 14:29

   saxp bros n hoes.
   
   i need you advice... what can i get that'll lower he beast between 25-35mm... 30mm being the ideal lowerage height for me
   
   40mm is a NO NO
   
   one stipulation... I'll probably need to buy these from a shop... this is just random thoughts at the moment
   
   rough prices would also be wicked.
   
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2. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #2 10th July 2007, 18:35

   I'd recommend these mate, as I was VERY tempted to get them myself.
   
   Click.
   
   I know it's £99 delivered, but you may get discount too with it been through KamRacing. They are Eibachs though, so if you don't mind paying the extra they are great and you won't need to upgrade the dampers.
3. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #3 10th July 2007, 18:41

   was going to suggest the same Luke, Eibach ftw!
4. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #4 10th July 2007, 18:45

   Can't go wrong with Eibach can you buddy?
   
   Get them bought and fitted for Saturday
5. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #5 10th July 2007, 18:46

   IMO no, love them, prefer the ride to my mates down 40mm on Avo....
6. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #6 10th July 2007, 19:28

   eibach around 100 quid. then avo, kw that low 30 and koni down 35 are quite a bit cheaper
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 10th July 2007, 19:37

   The Pro-kit is designed for use with standard dampers or their own brand pro kit dampers.
8. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #8 10th July 2007, 20:30

   thank you guys...
   
   and thanks Kam for the reply from a PM yonks ago... Eibach it'll be then.
   
   Cheers
   
   Ps... how much is delivery???
9. thekore Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Kennoway, Fife Posts: 170 97 Saxo 1.5 XD

   #9 10th July 2007, 20:56

   Funny that I was just getting ready to ask the same thing, Im thinking of going for Spax -40mm tho.
   
   Just a quick question (not hijacking, just dont want to start a new thread). Will lowering the fron on springs/standard dampers and not lowering the rear damage anything?
   
   It would be a temp thing, but dont want to do it if it'l break something?
10. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #10 10th July 2007, 20:58

    will be fine
11. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

    #11 11th July 2007, 00:35

    According to my mk2 cheat sheet the 5door derv weighs closest to the VTR, its down as being 10kgs lighter. So i'd say if you went with some VTR springs you'll end up sitting roulghly the same height as a VTR would on them. VTS is slightly heavier so you'd probably end up higher than you want to be.
12. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #12 11th July 2007, 01:15

    rocking...
    
    
    cheat sheet??
    
    I've only got a Mk1 one... can you send it mofo?
    
    yeah uber lowering isnt the key here, basically the higher the better in a sense lol
13. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #13 11th July 2007, 01:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by thekore Funny that I was just getting ready to ask the same thing, Im thinking of going for Spax -40mm tho. Just a quick question (not hijacking, just dont want to start a new thread). Will lowering the fron on springs/standard dampers and not lowering the rear damage anything? It would be a temp thing, but dont want to do it if it'l break something?

    it will be fine but take it easy. I had mine down 50mm at the front and not lowered at the rear because the torsion bar was seized and the back end just slid out on a corner whilst I was doing about 15 mph and I almost crashed into a barrier.
    
    Had a few other hairy handling irregularities with the car being completely off balance so avoid it if you can but if you can't make sure it is only done for a short period of time.
    
    scott
14. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #14 11th July 2007, 03:57

    my mates was down 60mm on front and standard rear, whilst being in the car its never felt like its slid out?
15. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #15 11th July 2007, 18:15

    nor did mine. it felt normal tbh
16. jimbo06 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Sunderland Posts: 3052 52 VTS, 172 Cup

    #16 11th July 2007, 18:41

    id would go for the eibach prokit springs mate, i have got them on my vtr and i rate them highly. They have a really nice ride, whilst lowering it around 25-30mm.
17. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #17 11th July 2007, 19:41

    Eibach for sure Ads, screw the cost, you pay for the quality however i know you know this anyway