P****d Off now

1. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #1 20th August 2007, 21:40

   As above basically.. And yes it's the torsion bar. I've been reading every guide on how these are lowered, and i still can't come to terms with the "Suspension Arm" I've no idea what that is, and if somebody could show me on this pic then it would be great. I don't want it falling on me head when i do it
   
   
   
   Thnx
2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 20th August 2007, 21:50

   *points finger at picture.. * 'Its about there!!*
3. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #3 20th August 2007, 21:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Paul_CGM *points finger at picture.. * 'Its about there!!*

   The whole thing? Or you just being sarcastic? lol
4. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

   #4 20th August 2007, 22:29

   Is it really a good idea to try and attempt to lower your car if you dont know which parts are which?
   
   Id leave it to the pro's if i were you, just a thought.
5. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

   #5 20th August 2007, 22:31

   Try this buddy.............
   
   http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm
6. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #6 20th August 2007, 22:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by andys_vts Try this buddy............. http://www.suzukituning.com/PSA/Suspension/Lowering.htm

   Ye i've been over it bout a hundred times lol.. and the badger motorsport one. Can't afford the pro's to do it I think i'll manage, get me mate round to help. Thas all im worried about is what is the bit i have to lift up etc.. I'd soon find out when the bar comes out.
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 20th August 2007, 23:06

   well its the bit where the disc brake is on up, its basically the whole thing mate
   
   im guessing thats what you want, the bit you push up and down to measure the height right??
8. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #8 20th August 2007, 23:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Predator_VTR well its the bit where the disc brake is on up, its basically the whole thing mate im guessing thats what you want, the bit you push up and down to measure the height right??

   Thank you pred! lol. Somebody answered the question i was asking.
   
   Ye thas rite.. Where i measure, then lift the arm, then do the math etc.. So basically where the brake disc are held?
9. jimbo232 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester, UK Posts: 505 Saxo VTS (2000) Wicked Red

   #9 20th August 2007, 23:51

   Makes me sick with confussion thinking about it. Good luck budy!
10. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #10 21st August 2007, 00:12

    that full part is basically the suspension part it moves up an down yeah
11. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

    #11 21st August 2007, 10:13

    if you look at the car underneath there is a yellow main beam and the 2 red torsion bars.
    
    at both ends of the yellow beam you will see 2 black bearings everything from there down to the wheel hubs is the suspension arm
12. stevenet15 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo

    #12 21st August 2007, 11:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by andys_vts Is it really a good idea to try and attempt to lower your car if you dont know which parts are which?

    
    totally agree
13. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

    #13 21st August 2007, 12:06

    Iv got to agree with the rest of the guys, im not all that knowledgeable when it comes to cars, as its PC's and databases I deal with on a daily basis. But I do carry most the work out on my car myself. I attempted to fit my manifold, as I knew I could always bail out if it went wrong...and guess what happened, the manifold didn't fit right so I had to put the old one back on. Now im taking it to be modified at a garage.
    
    BUT back on topic, if I fooked up fitting it I could have sorted it, this is the suspension you fiddling with here. To be honest when things go wrong in that area, it can be very costly, especailly if your an amateur. By all means do it at your peril, but I personally would get a garage or someone who has done it the correct way before. Quiet frankly the fact that you don't know what the suspension arm is (not that I really do) and your attempting to fiddle scares me
14. benski310 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Alford Posts: 608 Saxo 1.1i

    #14 21st August 2007, 12:08

    good luck mate...i had alook and just sat there for bout 20mins infront of my gf thinking i know what am doing but really didnt, getting a mate to do it 2moz hopefully..
15. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

    #15 21st August 2007, 18:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by benski310 good luck mate...i had alook and just sat there for bout 20mins infront of my gf thinking i know what am doing but really didnt, getting a mate to do it 2moz hopefully..

    Let me know how you get off then mate lol.. Just want to see if its possible to just go along with it