Lowering My Car

[Matta_88]

What are the best springs to get to lower my car? on a budget?
1.2 16v Mk2 Phase 1
cheers

 

[clio__chris]

apex are supposed to be good value for money afaik

 

[davebem]

Ive got apex -40mm springs and am impressed. Improves the looks and handling and I can still get people in the back, put my bike on the roof and go over speed bumps.

 

[edde]

Pi for cheapness but I's always pay the extra for Apex shocks and springs as its much better.

 

[Matta_88]

Nice, where can i get these from? bestplace?
cheers

 

[davebem]

Try:

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

I think they are the cheapest around.

 

[makavelli]

i found my apex -40mm to be good value on my old motor!
i got them off some1 on here for 30 notes........ bargain

 

[Middo]

Try:

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

I think they are the cheapest around.

pretty sure 2modifieds cheaper, give him a call numbers on www.2modified.com

i'd get apex or eibach if your just getting springs, koni are good too

 

[M1TCH]

go for full apex kit (springs & shocks)

-40mm/-60mm is about £260 and I'm very happy with them!

 

[Middo]

if you want cheap you can get some pi springs off 2modified (35mm) for 45 quid. Cant beat that lol

 

[Josh@Renparts]

what are the red coloured springs from K-tec?
thanks
josh

 

[steven.m]

Ultimate I think. 35 or 60mm drop i believe.

I'm alkso thinking of lowering my Mk2 Ph1. Is it not sucha good idea to go for just springs as with all this cant take heavy loads problem due to the dampers neing compressed permanantly?? I just cant quite afford dampers too.

Steven

 

[Ally]

I'm -40mm on standard shocks. Yeah I think eventually my shocks might get knackered by being compressed more than they should be, but 18months/15k miles later and mine are still OK.

 

[steven.m]

Ally, does it cope well with your bike(s) (I know you have a heavy bugger of an Orange, dont you?) and other heavy loads like that ok yeah?

Steven

 

[Ally]

Not been a problem so far - I wouldn't particularly recommend fitting a rear-mounted bike carrier with stiffer springs though as I did have problems with mone - too much force being transferred into the rack causing it to loosen off (almost lost Beagy's Patriot once...). Roofracks OK though!

Matta - if the apex for yours are the same as the apex for 172/182s then I'd recommend them. Firm but not bone shaking.

 

[steven.m]

Hmmm I keep having my mate saying he'll punch me if I just buy springs :s

 

[Middo]

if you buy one of the better quality springs you shouldnt have too many problems. Although i'd always advice to get shocks as well if money sint an issue

 

[Soko87]

Id highly recommend Apex 40mm. There not the cheapest but remember its ure suspension so ya want quality!