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lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:07 pm
by Jordy-6n2
hi, looking for some lowering springs and have seen sets that come with a set of 60mm drop springs for the front and 40mm drops for the back, would that work ok on standard shocks or would you need new shocks for the front?
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:47 pm
by alexperkins
Anything over 40mm is a push on standard shocks, as it compresses them too far. If your looking for that kind of drop, its safer and more cost effective in the long run to get a set of springs and shocks together that are designed for that level of drop.
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:16 pm
by Kam Racing
for that kind of drop you would need shortened shocks such as the Bilstein B8's. Basically with OE length shocks (even if they are uprated) when you lower the car it reduces the damping on the shocks as it is already compressed. You will be more likely to hit the bump-stops and also do damage to the damper.
Not all uprated dampers are shortened in length so make sure you go for ones that are designed for the lowering..
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:11 am
by Jordy-6n2
is it ok to lower the front and back by 40mm on standard shocks?
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:45 am
by alexperkins
it can be done, but boy is it a bouncy ride youll get - been there done that twice!
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:43 am
by Jordy-6n2
ok thanks, my dad did this to my mams old 6n2 and since its like £70 i think i will just do it to mine even if it is bouncy, im going to sell it 1year from getting it on the road
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:28 pm
by Jordy-6n2
changed my mind and orderd £250 coilovers!
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:38 pm
by Rix
Jordy-6n2 wrote:changed my mind and orderd £250 coilovers!
May i ask where you ordered these from please?
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:51 pm
by Jordy-6n2
ebay, want a link?
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:31 pm
by Rix
Jordy-6n2 wrote:ebay, want a link?
Yeah mate, cheers
Re: lowering a standard 1.4?
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:39 pm
by Jordy-6n2