lowering thoughts

[Domvalver]

been thinking of lowering my 172 but cant weigh up the pros and cons, I dont want slammed, just to even up the arch gap. Ive been thinking 30mm, whats the general thoughts on brands and how diyable is it with moderate experience. Dom

 

[Domvalver]

Well no replies makes it cheaper No Im thinking Eibach sportlines as that seems the popular choice on a 30mm drop. Anyone got some for sale?

 

[AKFM1]

put it in the wanted section, iv got some but waiting to get some cash to get them fitted, think the best positive is the stance and better handling for cheaper money than coilovers

 

[Domvalver]

Get your swiss army knife out and fit them yourself, its meant to be straight forward

 

[Luke.]

i have coilovers for sale if you interested!

 

[172-Tom]

I fitted Sportlines about 3 weeks ago. Sits much better now and handles great. Took about an hour to do all corners.

 

[bigup7]

Sportlines here too

great handling

 

[Domvalver]

dont think i want to go for coilovers, just springs as my shocks havent covered many miles

 

[James28]

re. help fitting them,

There's two great guides in the guides section which show you step by step changing springs, although just realised, you have to be a member to access that section!
But yea really easy to do yourself.

I hope that helps, sorry I don't have any first hand experience of what springs to get, but I think a lot of people recommend sportlines

 

[Martin!]

Really easy DIY to fit them, just watch you don't pop the driveshaft out and lose the oil, and job's a good un!

Eibach Sportlines for sure!

 

[Domvalver]

Cheers for the help/advice, I must renew my membership in time for fitting

 

[James28]

Yea, stickied at the top of the guides is Fubar's guides, his one on changing springs is brilliant. You can't go wrong if you follow that!

 

[Domvalver]

Just need someone to sell me their springs now! what do they go for 2nd hand or is it worth getting new?

 

[bigup7]

they are £90-£100 used

if there in good condition buy them 2nd hand

more times then not, you will probably upgrade from sportlines to coilovers anyway

once you catch the upgrade bug!

some here for sale: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=521016&highlight=sportlines

 

[Domvalver]

Fitted sportlines now, had a bit of fun doing the front without compressors but I cant confirm it is possible with some help! took it out for a quick drive and it definately feels tighter through corners but pleasingly retains ride comfort. The lowering however I can barely see unless it is going to settle down over a few days?

 

[mat-nos]

it will take a few weeks to settle fully if they were brand new.
should you want to make it handle even better/corner faster in the future keep an eye out for some koni dampers ;-)