Lowering torsion bars *and* spring rate

[Murph]

I've had a read of every torsion bar thread I could find and know how to do it etc.

What I couldn't find is info on how (if at all) the spring rate changes when you lower the car. As you have effectively shortened the suspension travel, is it subsequently stiffer to prevent bottom out?

 

[donsrno1]

the stiffness doesn't change when you lower the torsion bar

 

[Turkish]

Yup ^^ all you do when you adjust the torsion bar is adjust the position of the suspension in relation to the body of the car.

 

[Murph]

Thought as much! Anything you can do to stiffen up the back end?

 

[ClioGav]

Uprated dampers

 

[edde]

Thought as much! Anything you can do to stiffen up the back end?

Make a rear anti roll bar setup.

 

[Matta_88]

how do you lower the torsion bar properly? as a friend of mine is after doing it to his 106.
and is it just springs in front and torsion bar in rear?