A little Confused about Suspension set-ups - Saxperience

Dom_sufc · 19th November 2007, 21:06

Ello all.

Ok, first off, I have read the suspension guide fully, and gave it my full attention to try and understand It all.

Now, I think itd be easy sailing if I was after pure looks, but as it is, im after performance, more than looks. I know any drop looks noticeably nice anyway, so Ive chosen to go for performance over some mad 80mm drop lol. Not to mention, Ive found my VTR seems to slide like f**k, so I really would like to give It a real boost in the handling department.

So basically Im asking, what sort of setups would you recommend. Im not looking for some pro racer combinations, but something that will improve my handling, more than a cheap 40mm spring kit.

Also, at the min my VTR is stock, only got it on Tuesday last week, so if there's anything else I can do to improve grip substantially that you wouldn't mind mentioning, that d be great.

Slightly off-topic for this section, but still in keeping with the thread... ive been hearing and reading contradicting stories about how tyres are alloys affect your handling. Such as wide tyres giving more grip, but low profile giving worse cornering. ive also been told the opposite to this too lol.

Anyway, sorry for simple questions.

SNewham · 19th November 2007, 21:17

On a budget you can't beat the Spax suspension kits. They're very cheap at around £250 for springs and dampers and also offer you vastly improved handling and looks than standard.

I've got the Spax PSX kit on mine and I'd recommend it to anyone, however if you really want it to handle well then go for the Billstein Sprintline at £380.

Hope that helps

scott

Paul_Collins · 19th November 2007, 21:43

i would go for a bilstien set up. check Kam-racing.co.uk for them, theres a couple of sets available.

They do group N Shocks (What im going for

)

Shocks for road

and ones that contain a bit of both.

Resonable prices too!

bullit · 19th November 2007, 21:44

the best perfomance wheels are 15s.

then better tyres offer better grip

brakes then next

Jackman · 19th November 2007, 21:46

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Originally Posted by bullit

the best perfomance wheels are 15s.

then better tyres offer better grip

brakes then next

C5 steelies are offically the best wheels now

dannygti · 19th November 2007, 21:50

id say invest in a good set of rubber first.then upgrade the shocks and springs.then change all the suspension bushes for polyrace/powerflex item's then youll be lookng at a very good handling saxo.

Paul_Collins · 19th November 2007, 21:50

plus Kam racing have 5% off bilstien atm

Dom_sufc · 19th November 2007, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by snewham

On a budget you can't beat the Spax suspension kits. They're very cheap at around £250 for springs and dampers and also offer you vastly improved handling and looks than standard.

I've got the Spax PSX kit on mine and I'd recommend it to anyone, however if you really want it to handle well then go for the Billstein Sprintline at £380.

Hope that helps

scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullit

the best perfomance wheels are 15s.

then better tyres offer better grip

brakes then next

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannygti

id say invest in a good set of rubber first.then upgrade the shocks and springs.then change all the suspension bushes for polyrace/powerflex item's then youll be lookng at a very good handling saxo.

Good stuff lads, thanks for the advice (and those not quoted).

snewham, I am on a budget really, at the end of the day, Im only 18, on an 18 year olds wage ;D ive got the dream, but not the wallet lol.

£250 sounds reasonable. At the end of the day, Id much rather have a better performing car, than something nice to look at. Because overall Im at the one at the steering wheel; its everyone else that looks, and I dont really care what they think, so... ;D

Ive got a mates mate who can fit things like this. How long a job Is It? I mean I would get a very cheap rate, but If its like a 6hour job, Its still going to cost a few ya know. Or is it best to get specialists to do it? what sort of money am I looking at for that?

So 15s are the way to go? Really? Never knew it worked like that to be honest. Good stuff anyway, alloys are dirt cheap at that size haha.

not to get too far ahead of myself, but what sort of rubber is best to compliment a good suspension set up on some 15s then ?