lowering a 1.2

[richybatt]

im away to order lowering springs and really wanna go for 60mm all round, but not sure if its the best idea, second idea was 60mm rear, 40mm front, or 40mm all round, im on standard dynamique wheels whats the best option for me?

 

[Rob]

60mm all round mate, the non sports sit a lot higher as standard so 60 is needed really. I did my old car 60mm all round and didn't regret it....

 

[richybatt]

i was thinking 60 all round mate, just wanted a couple of other peoples opinion before i went for it, thanks.

 

[richybatt]

any other opinions/pictures would be great!

 

[JCC]

60+ needed. 40 still looks standard tbh.

 

[richybatt]

looks like im gonna be going for the 60mm then, anyone have a 2004 dynamique on 60mm springs?

 

[Hutchie]

im away to order lowering springs and really wanna go for 60mm all round, but not sure if its the best idea, second idea was 60mm rear, 40mm front, or 40mm all round, im on standard dynamique wheels whats the best option for me?

honestly if anything you want more of a drop on the front than the rear. but 60mm all round seems like the best option.

mind you i have never had the problem of the rear end sitting too high, running lpg stiff -15 springs gave me -60 lol.

im chuntering, -60 do it

 

[richybatt]

looks like im gonna mate, i want to see some pics of a ph2 with a 60mm drop though!

 

[Tunst]

not much difference between the ph1 and ph2 tbh mate...

 

[Hutchie]

the one in the second post isnt good enough???

 

[richybatt]

nah i think it looks good but wanna see a ph2 as its what i have haha, just being fussy haha.

 

[richybatt]

not much difference between the ph1 and ph2 tbh mate...

.. fair doos mate, away to order them now, will have them on in a few weeks and will get some pics up!

 

[MikeB]

60mm ftw!

 

[richybatt]

i have had a look around and now i am stuck on which ones to get haha any recommendations and links?

 

[nick.]

60mm is the best for a 1.2 unless you go for collies. I had spax with adjustable dampers on my old one, firm but not backbreaking by any means.

 

[JCC]

Apex. About 110 quid delivered from EuroPerformance. Don't listen to the chatter about them making sports handle like sh*t, they're fine on 1.2s.

 

[richybatt]

with me only being 17 and still being at school coilies are a bit out of my range mate unfortunatley

 

[richybatt]

none of the apex ones on europerformance lower by 60mm all round?

 

[richybatt]

will these fit my 54 plate dynamique?..


http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m14b26s934p3237&rs=gb

 

[JCC]

none of the apex ones on europerformance lower by 60mm all round?

They do, ignore the 60/40 bit, they are 60mm springs.

 

[richybatt]

will those ones above fit? they are apex too and are about 30 quid cheaper haha.

 

[richybatt]

the part number for the ones on euro performance matches the one on that site so i would just be better getting them off that other site then?

 

[richybatt]

Additional Notes:
Notes: RN2 - For cars with coil springs fitted all round +RN6 - SP kits will not fit the 1.2 model

thats what it says on the euro performance website?

confused

 

[richybatt]

want to order these tonight so a little help pleaseeee..

 

[richybatt]

c'mon guys need these ordered tonight

 

[sir--fox]

It just means if you haven't got spring all round they won't go on. You do though, don't worry. I had to ring them and ask them about the same thing. I've got a box of 40's waiting to be put on.

EDIT: Didn't answer the second bit, SP kits means suspension kits. APEX suspension kits wont fit it according to guy on the phone, just the springs will though. You don't need to upgrade shocks with 40/60 drop either.

 

[richybatt]

60mm springs have been ordered, will get pics up when i get them on in a few weeks!

 

[sir--fox]

Heh, just measured the gap between my arches and wheels. 60mm would touch at the back. My wheels are 16" in 195/45/16 - just 3mm or so more than the standard rolling radius.

Thought I should mention it since I pretty much said go for it. I'm not the most technically minded so I dunno, maybe they'll be fine even if the gap is too small.

On the other hand, 40mm will barely half the gap at the front so I'm not happy with putting mine on. Gonna ring up europerformance and see if I can swap. Anyone tried this?

 

[richybatt]

i have 15's on god knows about the tires, everyone else hasnt had a problem with a 60mm drop at the back that i have spoke to, o well they are on their way anyway so will see how it goes when i get them on in a few weeks.

 

[nick.]

60mm will be fine matey really:
My old one
On 16 inch alloys:

On 15 inch alloys:

I never got any rubbing on the rear even with a full boot and 3 adults in the back.
However I would recommend you save your money and get uprated dampers imo.

 

[richybatt]

the second picture is exactly what mine will be like, yeah there next on the list, if i get my bike sold then il have them by the end of the month, thats if i get it sold

 

[Tunst]

60mm will be fine matey really:
I never got any rubbing on the rear even with a full boot and3 adults in the back.
However I would recommend you save your money and get uprated dampers imo.

u got it going round corners tho right!?

or is it jst me :dapprove: