How low can i go?

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR
    #1
    just bought some 14" alloys with 185/55R14 tyres. anyone got any idea how low i can drop me saxo coz wanna get my lowering springs asap? got a p reg 1.4i.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,
    #2
    you'd be advised to go no more than 40mm if you're only getting lowering springs. If you go over 40mm on only springs you'll be comprimising on safety, handling and comfortability.


    scott
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5
    #3
    but if your not worried about that then as low as you want.

    but i would say 35mm on springs, then lower than that you should get a full kit.
  4. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 near colchester Posts: 1189 clio 197
    #4
    40mm ftw!
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30
    #5
    ..unless you get the eibach sportline springs which are designed for the standard shocks and they lower 45-50mm, but as said above i wouldnt go lower than 40mm on standard shocks unless you get the springs as stated.

    But regarding how low, as low as you want really, on 14' rims you'll have no trouble, but tbh i wouldnt go lower than 40mm on springs and lower than 60mm on a full kit.

    Wrong section too.
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #6
    Mine down on the Eibach said in the above post...




    Leckies down 60mm and whatever on rear.

  7. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR
    #7
    how much for the eibach sportline springs?
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #8
    got mine for £80ish from Larkspeed, well worth it IMO, not to harsh not to soft, better than standard IMO
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Baz View Post
    got mine for £80ish from Larkspeed, well worth it IMO, not to harsh not to soft, better than standard IMO
    well i was looking to spend £50 on lowering springs so for an extra £30 i may as well get them instead. just one thing tho, coz i havent got the wide wheel arches it wont be too low and cause wheels to rub will it? with these springs can you adjust the height to how you want it or do you put them on and it sits the way it sits?
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30
    #10
    lol, you put them on and it sits 45-50mm lower, you cant adjust heights ! i cant answer the first bit, didnt realise you had a flat arched saxo.
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #11
    should be fine mate, Scott is down 60mm on front with his flat arched saxo on 15s. at most you may need arch liners out but i doubt it
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hopcraft View Post
    lol, you put them on and it sits 45-50mm lower, you cant adjust heights ! i cant answer the first bit, didnt realise you had a flat arched saxo.
    lol... i thought you couldnt adjust the height... what a plonker!

    defo getting these springs tho!
  13. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Baz View Post
    should be fine mate, Scott is down 60mm on front with his flat arched saxo on 15s. at most you may need arch liners out but i doubt it
    cheers mate, gonna order these and hope they come in time with my alloys. are these difficult to fit or can even a nugget like me stick them on?