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chrismurra
18th February 2007, 11:14
hi i just bought a Apex Suspension Kit from motor sport world witch lowers by 50mm i was just wondering when i receive it would i just be abel to fit it streitght on to the car then its lowerd i do not need to ajust anything do aye.
Hopcraft
18th February 2007, 13:19
torsion bar !
chrismurra
18th February 2007, 13:40
torsion bar !

even tho i have bought a full supension kit
strell
18th February 2007, 15:11
yeah the torsion bar needs to be done even with the full kit as it is just dampers on the back
chrismurra
18th February 2007, 15:15
yeah the torsion bar needs to be done even with the full kit as it is just dampers on the back

so what do i need to do with the torsion bar i was under the impresion that you buy a full kit you did not need to alter anything
strell
18th February 2007, 15:21
i aint to sure but if you dont know you will have to take it to a mechanic. unless you know what you are doing
strell
18th February 2007, 15:22
cost about £150-£200 to get it fitted
chrismurra
18th February 2007, 15:30
cost about £150-£200 to get it fitted

thats why i was going to do it myselph
strell
18th February 2007, 15:34
well lowering the torsion bar is possible but you will have to be a farily capable DIYer
strell
18th February 2007, 15:34
also if i am not mistaken you need a specialist tool to lower the tortion bar properly
chrismurra
18th February 2007, 15:38
also if i am not mistaken you need a specialist tool to lower the tortion bar properly

ok mate chears il look into it
Predator_R32
18th February 2007, 15:48
full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear :y:

how much did you pay for the kit mate??
chrismurra
19th February 2007, 00:07
full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear :y:

how much did you pay for the kit mate??

full kit mate it was 200 quid bought it of http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
chrismurra
19th February 2007, 00:21
full kit will = springs and shocks for the front and just shocks for the rear :y:

how much did you pay for the kit mate??

so when i put the front on it will be 50mm lower but i need to lower the back my selph after i put the shocks on??
AlexR
19th February 2007, 01:44
i lowered someones car on 50mm apex and it was only lowered 40mm when i measured, might be a bit lower after settling.
The back needs doing be an experienced person, sure if you ask on SSC there will be a guru in your area
chrismurra
19th February 2007, 10:09
i lowered someones car on 50mm apex and it was only lowered 40mm when i measured, might be a bit lower after settling.
The back needs doing be an experienced person, sure if you ask on SSC there will be a guru in your area

thanks mate. does any one know of any experienced people in cumbria??