Lowest 60mm springs...or lower.

1. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

   #1 30th July 2007, 01:12

   Right i just want some 60mm springs, i have 60 mm PI's but it seems to sit close to the same as it did before when i had 40's, so what are the lowest springs for a saxo..
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 30th July 2007, 01:25

   i thought you were selling? go coilovers.....
3. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #3 30th July 2007, 02:15

   coilovers get you to about 75mm
4. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #4 30th July 2007, 17:04

   or spax -60 springs usally sit well ! pi are cheap shit imo, even tho pred backs them up like they are eibach's lol
5. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #5 30th July 2007, 17:36

   get some custom springs to any height you want.
6. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #6 30th July 2007, 17:43

   I've just bought a Spax full suspension kit, its fully adjustable and i got it cheaper than i should have because they didn't have stock of the set i wanted. I paid £225, lowers the car 60mm front and back, but i will lower the back to 80mm. I will have the car back tomorrow so i will let you know how it looks
   
   Cheers
7. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #7 30th July 2007, 17:56

   i dont really see why you wanna go lower than 60 tbh, its low enough for everyday driving.
8. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #8 30th July 2007, 18:04

   i think it looks bloody lovely. But its each to there own.
   
   Cheers
9. Payney Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Telford, Shropshire Posts: 6557 Mangooo

   #9 30th July 2007, 18:33

   As said, coilovers will take you down towards the 75mm mark.
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 31st July 2007, 00:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Hopcraft or spax -60 springs usally sit well ! pi are cheap shit imo, even tho pred backs them up like they are eibach's lol

    i stand by them with all my might, there oldskool springs, and i dont care what anyone says i like them
11. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

    #11 31st July 2007, 21:10

    I like my PI's for every day driving. For best handling there not the best, too soft at speed or tight corners.
12. adamhighfield Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Shrewsbury Posts: 642 Saxo VTS

    #12 31st July 2007, 22:54

    i have that spax kit u have brought. I am pleased with mine & sits low 2!!
13. Sizey Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Darlington United Kingdom (England) Posts: 515

    #13 31st July 2007, 23:59

    i have pi 60mm springs on mine,after replacing the 40mm springs for them. the rear is lowered 80mm but the front looks like its still sat 40mm, that why im just goin to get coils
14. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #14 1st August 2007, 11:23

    Over 50mm and your car sits on the bump stops at the front. Really even for 50mm you have to slightly cut down your bump stops. This is why when you put shorter springs on the car does not get any lower.
    
    Really you are making your cars to low. If you want your car to handle you don’t want to be going any lower than 50mm maximum. Even then really 50mm is a bit on the low side for the most part.
    
    Cars that are on there front and back bump stops are not safe to drive at anything but crawling speed. Even normal road speed can be degauss. suspension is there for a very good reason. Its primary job is to keep the cars wheel on the ground and keep the cars balance stable.