Spax, Apex or Other??

[glyn1980]

Hello,

I am looking to get a set of lowering springs shortly, can anyone recommend any? Only want to go up to 40mm at the most.

I have seen the 35mm Spax in a local garage and the 40mm Apex on the internet. Has anyone got either of these?

My car is a 2000 X Mk2 Ph 1 - 1.4 16v with 17" alloys.

Thanks

Glyn

 

[Kolin_Mc_Reay]

If Eibach do them I'd go for those,
I have found these to be the best in my experience,
other than that I personally prefer Apex to Spax.

 

[danny1]

go for eibach

 

[glyn1980]

Thanks for the comments, I'll take a look on internet for them now.

 

[V1NNY]

yeah eibach, spax are ok

 

[glyn1980]

Anyone able to recommend a stockist?

 

[Kolin_Mc_Reay]

Not looked for clio parts before,
but try:

www.europerformance.co.uk

They are good on price for some and not for others so...

 

[glyn1980]

Not looked for clio parts before,
but try:

www.europerformance.co.uk

They are good on price for some and not for others so...

Thanks mate, thats a good site, they are cheaper on their than POTN!

Cheers

 

[M1TCH]

I think EvilJohn has them, not certain but he is on a 30/40mm drop on mk2 ph1. I got the -60mm apex kit meself

dont think you can get eibach for anything less than a 172, looked for them when I got mine...

 

[wide]

eibach sportslines, nice drop without much loss in comfort!!! try www.mortorsportworld.co.uk

 

[glyn1980]

I think EvilJohn has them, not certain but he is on a 30/40mm drop on mk2 ph1. I got the -60mm apex kit meself

dont think you can get eibach for anything less than a 172, looked for them when I got mine...

But would any work be required with 17" alloys?

 

[M1TCH]

no, you can go 60mm drop with no problems on 17's, but you will need dampers aswell. I understand that if you just change the springs then it will damage the OE dampers withing a year.

 

[vic16v]

serious did not know that...any idea how much dampers are mate?

 

[Friction]

a full apex kit is just under £300.

lower the car atleast 60mm, anything less just isnt enough.

 

[Kolin_Mc_Reay]

Realistically you shouldn't drop the car more than 40mm without replacing the dampers yeah!

It puts excessive strain on the factory standard items!