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Lowering springs
#576072
30/03/2008 00:29
30/03/2008 00:29
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paul26982
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what is a nice drop for the car to sit nice using 18' wheels, also did i read right you can use both 16vt and 20vt obviously for the 20vt turbo coop, if so is it ok too and whats the difference
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Re: Lowering springs
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#576075
30/03/2008 00:35
30/03/2008 00:35
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paul26982
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also the front springs measure at 14.5 inches, so any idea what that drop would be
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Re: Lowering springs
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30/03/2008 00:51
30/03/2008 00:51
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paul26982
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paul26982
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so you say about a 30mm drop with 18's, when ive looked theres alot of 35mm about, does anyone know what drop the spring will be if its measured 14.5inch, that is the front
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Re: Lowering springs
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30/03/2008 00:52
30/03/2008 00:52
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MattW
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MattW
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Mine's lowered by 35mm on PI springs, looks good and it's not too low. Never grounded on any speed bumps and the LE bumper and skirts will clear a standard size kerb.
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30/03/2008 01:39
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mattB
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also the front springs measure at 14.5 inches, so any idea what that drop would be What front springs measure at 14.5 inches? ![confused \:\?](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif) It's not really going to be possible to determine their loaded length unless you know what the spring rate is....
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Re: Lowering springs
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#576181
30/03/2008 03:19
30/03/2008 03:19
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paul26982
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paul26982
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just found some for sale ,new cheap too, hasnt the box and doesnt know the drop there were from a 16vt, he just measured the high of them, useless i know, was a long shot
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Re: Lowering springs
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#576184
30/03/2008 03:24
30/03/2008 03:24
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racyraz
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just found some for sale ,new cheap too, hasnt the box and doesnt know the drop there were from a 16vt, he just measured the high of them, useless i know, was a long shot Go for Eibach springs tried and tested on here,i believe ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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#576187
30/03/2008 03:45
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paul26982
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paul26982
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weres the cheapest place for them
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#576221
30/03/2008 06:57
30/03/2008 06:57
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Barney
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Barney
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Don't know if it's the cheapest place but Alternative Autos is where I bought mine...
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Re: Lowering springs
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#576239
30/03/2008 11:47
30/03/2008 11:47
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Danirv
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Danirv
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Try http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk they do the eibach springs and the Bilsteins on there, i have looked but havnt bought any yet. I have heard a few people they give to much of a hard ride, can anyone add more to that PLEASE
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#576262
30/03/2008 14:54
30/03/2008 14:54
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j999evo
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j999evo
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Eibach on mine, on standard dampers - they've been on 3 successive Coupes now and look cool each time - only issue is getting the car onto a recovery truck!!!!!!!! ![cry °\(](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cry.gif) DBP
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#576289
30/03/2008 15:52
30/03/2008 15:52
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Danirv
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Danirv
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How does yours feel with Eibachs on standard dampers, are they lowered ones. If so was wondering whether they manage bumps ok, and potholes????
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#576348
30/03/2008 17:52
30/03/2008 17:52
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j999evo
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Really quite a good ride - firm but not crashy - combined with the strut brace which you get with the later cars, the whole chassis feels quite tight. The standard dampers do not need to be shortened to fit, as once the top mount is in place, the springs are already in compression, and whilst I'm not a damper expert, I would guess that they are engineered with their own internal end stops, regardless of spring initial length. I drive 100 miles a day to work and back, so I'm quite discerning....! Bumps are fine, and I've not really had a problem with potholes - any performance car hates them anyway, so I try to avoid them - my integrale really crashes in potholes on the standard suspension, and I keep thinking "wheels cost serious cash..." ![grr \:mad\:](/forum/images/graemlins/default/mad.gif) I'm sure Bilsteins would be an improvement, but if you're doing things bit by bit, it's maybe something you could do later having tried standard dampers. Cheers DBP
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#576381
30/03/2008 19:17
30/03/2008 19:17
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Danirv
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Danirv
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Thanks for the info j999evo, i wanted to know because my top mounts have gone at the moment and where my car is o standard dampers its crashing through bumps and potholes and sounds horrible, and feels horrible, so when i have got the top mounts done i want to lower my car slightly, the 30mm of the eibachs is sufficient enough, i dont like cars to be slammed to the floor, plus im getting the piu bumper and dont want to take that off on a speed bump.
I just wanted to know how the eibachs felt over standard springs, then it gives me an idea if the bilsteins on top will make it a bit better, plus adding performance.
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Re: Lowering springs
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#576547
31/03/2008 00:13
31/03/2008 00:13
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paul26982
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right them springs from a 16vt im on about might take my chances, they are lowering springs but dont know how much by, the make is kilen i think, swedish, am i right its ok to use 16vt ones on a 20vt
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#576557
31/03/2008 00:21
31/03/2008 00:21
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Per
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Per
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My old setup (Eibach springs + std dampers) was CRASHY, though I did not realize how crashy until I got the Bilstein B6's.... 100% better.
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#576564
31/03/2008 00:29
31/03/2008 00:29
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paul26982
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paul26982
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anyone know the 16vt & 20vt situation tho
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#576572
31/03/2008 00:36
31/03/2008 00:36
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Per
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Per
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#576573
31/03/2008 00:37
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paul26982
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#576672
31/03/2008 01:50
31/03/2008 01:50
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paul26982
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