Springs help

[Chappers200]

probly a bit of a noob question but will 50mm lowering springs advertised for a vtr/vts fit a furio? is there a difference between the two or are they all the same

[KamRacing]

They are the same.

[AnthonyMartin]

A further question I would like to add, if you lower it 50mm should you uprate the shocks? and why?

[Chappers200]

ive been told that 50mm is suggested but not major and 60mm is a definite .. may be bullshit though lmao

[Bedford126]

Anything lowered more than 40 it is advised that you change the shocks. This is because the standard shocks are put under more stress over bumps as they are 40mm+ shorter than they are on standard height.

They can bottom out and fail. It's only advised to change them and is completely up to you.

[KamRacing]

Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...

[Bedford126]

Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...

£211 is the reason mate. (not saying that's expensive)

I have 2 customers that have been saving for 3 weeks to pay the £150 I charge for lowering inc springs. I have advised them to go for shocks but in this day and age every bit of money is needed so spending £211 quid on shocks is 2-3 weeks food to live on.

[AnthonyMartin]

Basically a standard shock is not designed to run that low. It will have minimal movement before bottoming out on the bump stops, giving a poor ride and limiting how long they will last before failing. When a full Apex suspension kit is only £211 I dont know why people only go for springs...

£211 quid is a lot of money though.... Lowering springs are £60 for the pair... :)

[jeffchiz]

in the grand scheme of things £211 is the cheapest of the cheap you can get away with without buying shit, if you cant afford to modify your car then dont i say, id rather have standard height than just buy springs, im a jsut a bit OCD would annoy the shit out of me knowing the shocks are standard lol and it all has to come back apart again to fit them

[KamRacing]

£211 is the reason mate. (not saying that's expensive)

I have 2 customers that have been saving for 3 weeks to pay the £150 I charge for lowering inc springs. I have advised them to go for shocks but in this day and age every bit of money is needed so spending £211 quid on shocks is 2-3 weeks food to live on.

£211 quid is a lot of money though.... Lowering springs are £60 for the pair... :)

The same work is required for fitment so it not really a lot different. £150 extra for a vastly superior handling car that looks good and actually performs just as well. Yes it will take a bit longer to save for but its well worth it.
I've hated every car I have driven with low springs so I save up and buy decent kit and fit it only once.

[stevo67]

If it boiled down to a choice between eating or looking at the car sat lowered outside my house then guess which 1 would win?

[AnthonyMartin]

My shocks need replacing anyway, so i will wait for a used pair to be for sale :)

[KamRacing]

If it boiled down to a choice between eating or looking at the car sat lowered outside my house then guess which 1 would win?

Simply save up and do a proper job. Thats all. Its not really a debate about whether you can afford to eat. If thats the case you should not be modifying a car at all.