lowering

[Dunx90]

ok, i have bog standered springs on my 1.2 16v clio and was hoping on getting it lowered 60mm for xmas .

been looking on k-tec, but i dont know if i should just buy 4 60mm springs(£88.13)
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=247

Or

go for the springs and the new shocks 60mm (£276.13)
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1791

would it do damage to my orignal shocks if i just put 60mm springs on them?



cheers

 

[A18XHO]

Its perfectly ok on standard shocks but the rides awful. People have had them on for over a year on standar shock and they have been ok

 

[Dunx90]

if i got the shocks would that improve the ride alot?

 

[MikeLYR27]

Just out on the springs mate, i lowered mine 60 and never had any scrub or nothing. Ride was hard but it was still ok, but you gotta expect that wen it comes to lowering.

 

[BioHzrd]

Ive just got the springs 40mm on standard shocks no problems imo

 

[Dunx90]

but if i did get the new shocks will it still be as rough ride?

 

[BioHzrd]

the ride isnt that rough in my opinion on just the springs just a lil bit bououncy over bumps

 

[Reyes]

I think its VERY rough, you can feel the markings on the road. and dont even bother with high curbs because i made that mistake last night..

 

[Dunx90]

thonk i might just go 40mm then :S

 

[Reyes]

For looks 60mm, 40mm is sensible but i don't see much difference in looks tbh

 

[BioHzrd]

For looks 60mm, 40mm is sensible but i don't see much difference in looks tbh

Did on mine mate .....

before 40mm

After 40mm just fitted lower now than in the pic...

 

[Dunx90]

looks sweet

 

[Skinny]

1st pic makes it look like its been raised lol. I shal be lowering mine by 40mm in the new year, plan to leave it on OE shocks unless i relly see the need after driving it for a bit

 

[BioHzrd]

i dont see the need for uprated shocks if your going 40mm Dunx90 if your ever at a meet ill take you out in mine (unless ive sold itbefore next meet) and you can see for yourself what its like on springs alone....

 

[pinky]

If you go over 40mm drop then its best to uprate the shocks too.
I had 40mm springs, then I got 60mm PI suspention kit...and it isnt much lower...
but handles peachy.

 

[edde]

if your gonna chnage the springs best chnage the shocks as well but there no decinet springs or shcoks sets out there for the money so its a lost cause realy at the level people are willing to pay.

Stock dampers will last on any height springs though just shorter lives.