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IanRyan
7th April 2012, 23:50
Hi guys, I'm in need of a bit of help with suspension, the brands/quality, opinion on comfort/quality and the height they should roughly go to. I have a few that I have seen and would appreciate if anyone could give me some advice on them.
Here's a few that I have seen;
1) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vogtland-uprated-suspension-Automatic-lowering/dp/B007H7SKTW/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333842221&sr=1-1
2) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eibach-Sportline-Springs-Citroen-12-96-4-04/dp/B005ELD1D8/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333842221&sr=1-2
3) http://www.amazon.co.uk/FK-Automotive-Sport-shock-absorbers-Citroen/dp/B004CYKL4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333842476&sr=1-1
4) http://www.amazon.co.uk/CITROEN-96-99-KILEN-SHOCK-ABSORBER/dp/B006W9RYCU/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333842501&sr=1-8
Would num3 & 4 be ok for lowered suspension?

Need some help and I can only use amazon as my eBay account is fucked :wall:

Any recommendations?

Thanks for the help

jones91
8th April 2012, 07:47
It depends what you want to get from it mate, if you are looking for a 30-40mm drop, I would suggest getting no 2 (eibach springs), and then match the lowering on the back with the torsion bar. If you are looking for a 50-60mm drop or much improved handling, no 1 will do that job but I wouldn't suggest going for that brand, look for brands such as apex or gaz

Gordzilla
8th April 2012, 11:52
What Jones said ^

KamRacing
8th April 2012, 12:06
We used to sell FK. I didnt find them particularly reliable.

IanRyan
8th April 2012, 20:37
It depends what you want to get from it mate, if you are looking for a 30-40mm drop, I would suggest getting no 2 (eibach springs), and then match the lowering on the back with the torsion bar. If you are looking for a 50-60mm drop or much improved handling, no 1 will do that job but I wouldn't suggest going for that brand, look for brands such as apex or gaz

Thanks mate, going to drop it 50mm with those springs just looking for shocks and dampers now...

We used to sell FK. I didnt find them particularly reliable.

Have you had any experience with the dampers (no 4)

thanks for the replys

IanRyan
8th April 2012, 21:25
Seen these also, doe's anyone know how low these go? and what I get with it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eibach-Pro-Kit-sports-suspension-Citro%C3%ABn/dp/B0078VYTHO/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333920121&sr=1-3

IanRyan
9th April 2012, 14:23
bumpp :afro:

jeffchiz
9th April 2012, 14:33
id just stick to the proven apex lowering kit (danmpers and springs) off kamracing for £211 bargain can get them in 25mm, 35mm, 50mm and 60mm iirc apart from the eibach springs (which seem expensive for off the shelf lowering springs) and fk dampers i havent even heard of the other brands

KamRacing
11th April 2012, 19:33
Seen these also, doe's anyone know how low these go? and what I get with it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eibach-Pro-Kit-sports-suspension-Citro%C3%ABn/dp/B0078VYTHO/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1333920121&sr=1-3

its probably an OEM spec brand