Lowering- what's best for handling?

[L888]

What do yous think is the best set up for better handling?

I'm thinking I might like to lower my vtr towards the end of the year once I've done a few other things and have the cash.. I'm more worried about how the car handles than how it looks but I still want to be able to park half on pavements if I need to and not have to worry too much about potholes and unsurfaced roads etc..

What do yous reckon?

[L888]

Whoops, wrong section. Sorry lads

[Jizanthapus]

90mm on back, 40mm front

[m4tt274]

90mm on back, 40mm front

saxo stance!!!

I personally think they look best, and handle best, 50 front, 40 rear.
Tires have more to do with it.

If its an out and out tack car, poundage's have more to do with it.

[ns9900]

nose down all the way, no idea about handling but looks better all day anyday!

[Deann]

I'm down 70 at the front and around 100-120 at the back.
Sounds like it should have maaad reverse rake, but it doesnt look as bad as it sounds.

Whereabouts are you from?

[m11ler]

I'm down 70 at the front and around 100-120 at the back.
Sounds like it should have maaad reverse rake, but it doesnt look as bad as it sounds.

Whereabouts are you from?

That's because your measurements are wrong

[DAMSK11]

I'm down 70 at the front and around 100-120 at the back.
Sounds like it should have maaad reverse rake, but it doesnt look as bad as it sounds.

Whereabouts are you from?

100-120 at the back? You sure?

[Prickle]

I went down 40mm. Id say thats enough personally.

Rear is still to be done but 40/45mm most likely.

[MartinObviously]

For handling, optimum is between 25 and 40mm :y:

Any lower and you'll ruin it completely.

Lower evenly, it's nose down for a reason!

[Chris_O]

As just mentioned, i'm sure the optimum for handling is around 30mm.





I went down 40mm. Id say thats enough personally.

Rear is still to be done but 40/45mm most likely.

Has that brought it near enough down to standard height then?

[MartinObviously]

I went down 40mm. Id say thats enough personally.

Rear is still to be done but 40/45mm most likely.

Like a wedge.

[LVC]

Quick question...are you measuring the distance between the top fixing of the suspension damper to the bottom one (obviously without the damper in place)? Standard seems to be 30cm from middle of the bolt in either case. So a 40mm lowering is....26cm between the bolt holes. There's a slight angle on the damper so it's not a true vertical distance but can't be far off.

What are your thoughts?

[MartinObviously]

Quick question...are you measuring the distance between the top fixing of the suspension damper to the bottom one (obviously without the damper in place)? Standard seems to be 30cm from middle of the bolt in either case. So a 40mm lowering is....26cm between the bolt holes. There's a slight angle on the damper so it's not a true vertical distance but can't be far off.

What are your thoughts?

Measuring between the shock monting points on the rear has a ratio of 2.5

so reducing the distance from 305mm (standard) to 285mm would lower your car about 50mm ish

[Prickle]

Has that brought it near enough down to standard height then?

Yeah. To give you an idea

OE
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528550_10200377286621597_492654767_n.jpg


And down on 40mm
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8583432544_1a085058ce_b.jpg

[Chris_O]

Nah, fair play, it's good you've finally had it done! When's the rear getting done?

[Prickle]

Nah, fair play, it's good you've finally had it done! When's the rear getting done?

Yeah its much nicer to drive! It feels more "controlled", firmer but not harsh like some people made it out to be. :s

It depends.. 2 people i've asked are busy atm so. I'm just waiting really lol. Sooner the better as the rear looks ridic :homme:

[Chris_O]

What springs/ shocks did you go for?

[MartinObviously]

Prickle, if you fit B8's it'll be harsh. trust me on that one :p

They are good though, no bounce off them.

[Prickle]

What springs/ shocks did you go for?

Its on Faulkners 155lb and B8's on all 4 corners. (new)

[Chris_O]

Exactly what i've got on mine! But they're 45mm faulkners. Does handle well, can be quite crashy sometimes though, doesn't sound too healthy when it happens!

[Prickle]

Exactly what i've got on mine! But they're 45mm faulkners. Does handle well, can be quite crashy sometimes though, doesn't sound too healthy when it happens!

Yeah some bumps/dips in the road you *cringe a little. So pleased i didnt go any lower.

In honesty i wish i did it months and months ago but nevermind lol

[L888]

Haven't checked this in a while, cheers for all the advice :y:

I was thinking around 30mm.. And it would make the car look a bit better as well without being ott.

So what about upgrading dampers etc? I found this:
http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/citroen/citroen-saxo/saxo-suspension/suspension-kits/apex-sports-suspension-kit-citroen-saxo-35mm.html

Reckon that's a decent kit?

[josh89vtr]

Ye mate that's not bad at all. Have u checked eBay or gum tree. U can sometimes pick good used items up for a fraction of the cost. I just got brand new gmax springs off the bay for £10 coz the guy bought vtr 40mm vtr springs for his 1.1 by mistake. There are bargains out there to b had:)