springs - Saxperience

rossBoyton · 2nd June 2011, 19:17

hi guys just a quick question, ive just brought some 60mm gmax lowering springs for my Y plate vtr, and was just wondering if i need to change the shocks with these 60mm springs?

jordanh3 · 2nd June 2011, 20:14

someone asked about this yesturday i think it was, use the search but no you don't have to not many people do change them its just better handling if you do as the original shocks are ment to be constant that low

jordanh3 · 2nd June 2011, 20:16

also this thread is in the wrong place

LSOfreak · 2nd June 2011, 20:18

when i had gmax 60mm springs it only lowered my vtr about 45

joe333 · 2nd June 2011, 20:20

Well if you are going 60mm i would change the shocks beacuse it will be a crap ride and the shocks you got on there now will only last a year tops before they go...So if i was you i would mate it worth it if your going 60mm!

jordanh3 · 2nd June 2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by LSOfreak

when i had gmax 60mm springs it only lowered my vtr about 45

ive seen a few cars that look like that actually :o maybe it is something to do with the shocks

joe333 · 2nd June 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by jordanh3

ive seen a few cars that look like that actually :o maybe it is something to do with the shocks

Huh look like what?

LSOfreak · 3rd June 2011, 13:21

yeah no its no, its just a shit make spring. feels very much like standard, isnt stiff at all. With standard shocks i imagine the ride would be pretty crap. lowest id go on standards are the 45mm eibach springs

jordanh3 · 3rd June 2011, 16:19

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Originally Posted by joe333

Huh look like what?

looked like they were only actually lowered 45mm

willsy · 3rd June 2011, 16:58

You should replace the shocks/dampers for anything less than 40mm.

However, if you're wanting to just get them on as a very temporarily measure until you can afford new ones then they can be used, there is technically nothing stopping you from fitting them.

Ride quality will be poor though. Id never ever recommend anyone to fit 60mm springs without dampers, however determined individuals will always continue to do it regardless of advice given.

AdamSaxo · 3rd June 2011, 17:01

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Originally Posted by willsy

You should replace the shocks/dampers for anything less than 40mm.

However, if you're wanting to just get them on as a very temporarily measure until you can afford new ones then they can be used, there is technically nothing stopping you from fitting them.

Ride quality will be poor though. Id never ever recommend anyone to fit 60mm springs without dampers, however determined individuals will always continue to do it regardless of advice given.

How temporary ?

jordanh3 · 3rd June 2011, 17:07

but surely after the price you pay for springs and dampers you might aswell buy coilovers?

willsy · 3rd June 2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by jordanh3

but surely after the price you pay for springs and dampers you might aswell buy coilovers?

For a very good quality budget suspension kit (2x front springs, 2x front dampers, 2x rear dampers) you can't go wrong with the Apex kit (£220 delivered give or take a little) or the Spax VSX (£240ish) both of which are available from Kamracing.co.uk

The Apex kit is the better quality kit despite the cheaper price.

You will not get a good set of coilovers for under £500 and even then that would be for a custom type setup. Off the shelf items theres a few available but its a case of how deep if your wallet and is it really worth it as 60mm isnt really track orientated so for normal A to B running about coilovers you could argue are a pointless expense

LSOfreak · 4th June 2011, 11:39

coilovers are like £450+

bit of a waste really if the cars not being slammed or going on track

jordanh3 · 4th June 2011, 12:08

oh i see, i havent really looked into the price of coilovers actually