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FAO Any1 who has lowered on stand. shocks
- Thread starter 12ORY
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No problems at all, I have been running -60mm on standard shocks since 31st December 2002 no problems, went to 17s 2 months ago and still no probs,
The front ones were absolutely knackered, oil leaking out and virtually no compression.Dont do it, unless you want you car to handle sh*te. And i wont be surprised if it does rip your std shocks to pieces.
Shorter springs usually have increased spring rate which in turn needs a shock with more damping to sort it all out. Otherwise your cars gonna bounce all over the shop.
Shorter springs wear std shocks out quicker because theyre more force into them on rebound.
What kit have you got RobFenn? Was thinking about 35mm drop on PI springs but still bit confused as people say there is problems and others say there isnt. Surely dampers cannot be forced to travel any faster than designed? Would simply mean that the ride would be much harder than normal?
I havent, but im getting the mentioned spax kit, bit of a bargain for a top name.
With just springs your dampers will wear out quicker, theres no ifs or buts, they will, anyone who says otherwise is bullsh*tting you. The ride will be bad as youll be hitting the bumpstops more often.
-Rob
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Blimey
mines lowered 35mm on pi springs running with standard shocks and 17"s, altho no real problems, its f**king bumpy as sh*t and handling aint that special. im uprating to the spax rsx kit or the apex racing kit soonish hopefully. is this worth it, those who have got coilovers on their 2001 onwards clios?!
Elise/VX220/R26
Lowering onto standard shocks is no problem, youll get a harsh ride to begin with but it will mellow out after the springs have bedded in. Oh and your shocks WILL wear out faster then they would have done with matched ones.( this has happened to me on my last 3 cars!) But feck it it saves a lot of cash and the results arent that different to a buget set of shocks.
Its a shame you young uns like to bodge you cars so much instead of doing things properly.
-60mm 17s, and I have only ever once hit the bump stops noticeably, obviously it takes care on speed bumps, and yes it may wear them out over time, but the point of the spring is to take much of the load, a shortened spring will still take load,
Personally I am happy with it, If the worst happens and the shocks go I could always put the standard springs back on and claim nunder warranty!!
