Noob question about lowering

[mattsclio93]

right, i would like to lower my car, im a bit of a noob but hey we all start somewhere.
basically what would i need to buy and how much and also how much would it cost me for it do be done...if i supply the parts?

sorry total noob

 

[Dave..]

Well.... the basics of suspension is that you have a spring, which sits on a platform. That supports the car. To make the car lower, you need shorter springs, known as "lowering springs".

You can also get coilover kits, which allows you to move the platform up and down, allowing for a much wider range of height adjustment.

 

[Addz]

Depends what you want too, better handling then not too low, for looks it needs to be sat on the tyres imo...

Not 100% true but you get the jist of it

 

[Will.]

Most will just replace the springs. Can buy them for under £100. Then get a mate that is able to do them, to fit them for a bit of dolla.

 

[mattsclio93]

right im guessing i need 4 dont want it to low and its not really for performance more looks however don't want it to be to low as I haven't much money ha and also its like my first car :/. Will where can i get these all for less then a hundred? does it matter what ones? like specific one for renault clio mk2 ph1 or any? sorry cheers guys (Y)

 

[Camble]

where about are you from dude? if you're in the nw you can come
to mine and I'll fit them for ya

 

[ScarySquirrel]

If there is anyone in the South East (Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Eastbourne areas) that can fit some Eibach Sportlines to my 182 for muchos beer money please let me know

I'm happy to come to you even if you are a fair distance away.

 

[mattsclio93]

where about are you from dude? if you're in the nw you can come
to mine and I'll fit them for ya

mate im miles away down south how much would this cost a mechanic to do? im not made of money you see

 

[Camble]

It's really easy mate, it does take a little while though.
If you take it to a mechanic it should take no more than 2 hours, especially if he's using an airgun.

I took my car to my father in law's garage yesterday and fitted my coilies in less than 2 hours.

 

[AKFM1]

garage charged me £50 to fit my sportlines so not too bad, usually hour to hour and half tops. Unless you go to a specialist who can probably do all four in half hour lol

 

[ScarySquirrel]

My local 'specialist' wanted over £100 to fit my Sportlines, which is why they are still in the boot of my car.

 

[AKFM1]

£100?! i got quoted that from most garages but that included tracking. But tracking isnt needed when first fitted apparently as they need to settle in

 

[Camble]

Springs that are brand new have never been compressed, so need to settle a while.

 

[mattsclio93]

right so a hundred or less is reasonable? is the rear torsion bar or springs? as bars can be a b**ch apparantly

 

[Will.]

You can usually find them in the for sale section on here mate. But you need to pay your £10 to become a member.

 

[mattsclio93]

yeah think i only have about 8 pound on my card ha.

what new or used and what prices to people expect? anything wrong with used ones?

 

[Will.]

New ebaichs are around £120 I think.

Used can be any price. As long as they are clean, they are good to go tbh.

 

[mattsclio93]

is the rear a torsion bar or springs?

 

[Mr R.]

If there is anyone in the South East (Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Eastbourne areas) that can fit some Eibach Sportlines to my 182 for muchos beer money please let me know

I'm happy to come to you even if you are a fair distance away.

I am in Essex near Lakeside if thats any good to you? I worked on Aston Martins for over 10 years so fitting your springs is not a problem.

 

[Mr R.]

is the rear a torsion bar or springs?

Springs

 

[ScarySquirrel]

I am in Essex near Lakeside if thats any good to you? I worked on Aston Martins for over 10 years so fitting your springs is not a problem.

That would be great. I'll PM you.

 

[mattsclio93]

yay there not bars ha there a bugger. when i look under the arches i see no springs tho? im a idiot i know

 

[Mr R.]

Thats because they are not there you will just see the shock, stick your head under from the back of the car the springs sit in ward a little.

Where abouts are you?

 

[mattsclio93]

ooo i remeber on my saxo..pile of sh.. you could see pretty much everything. Erm in in farnborough in hampshire mate

 

[will.clio!]

^^ Depends what car he has, i thought the mk1 clios had torsion bars and mk2 onwards were springs?

What car do you actually have? profile just says clio 1.2

 

[Mr R.]

Ahhh, sorry did not think tbh

 

[mattsclio93]

i have a mk2 ph1 mate