60MM lowering

[DKoo2009]

im looking at slamming my car to the ground.
i was wondering if i would get away with just changing the springs or, would i have to change the whole shocks, im not looking to spend too much money

Daniel

 

[clio_chris]

For 60mm you really need to change the shocks too mate, although I know quite a few people who've just changed the springs and been fine for years so its a gamble really if you want to risk it.

IMO I'd just change the springs and if it kills the shocks then get uprated ones, if not then keep it as it is...

 

[DKoo2009]

thanks for the reply

 

[jesus]

60mm won't have the 'slammed' effect that you're after, you'll need coilovers for that. You can usually get a set of second hand ones for the price of a full suspension kit.

 

[clio_greg]

wouldn't even chance going with just springs on 60mm. thats just my opinion! a few folk on here have said theyve lowered 60mm on just springs and dont have any problems. couldn't imagine the ride comfort right enough.

 

[Jungle_Jim]

IMO I'd just change the springs and if it kills the shocks then get uprated ones, if not then keep it as it is...

exactly the approach i have taken and a year on my car is still ok on standard shocks, mine is down 50mm

 

[Android]

My custom rear springs are too short for my fk shocks on the rear, i expect 60mm springs and standard shocks to be much the same.

 

[Howell]

mines lowered 60mm on standard shocks, i havnt had a problem, ride comfort isnt the best tho!

 

[JCC]

I've lowered mine 60mm on standard shocks, been on for months with 40mm springs on for a while before that and I've still got no problems with it.

 

[nick.]

You will need coilovers and custom rear springs to get a slammed look m8y. But if you go 60mm with standard shocks you will probably need new ones after 12-18 months.

 

[rbolton]

new shocks. u wud b ok keepin ur originals on a 40mm. but afta that do the hole lot 2 b honest mate