Suspension lowering question?

Bluefox · 10-09-2008, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Does a straight spring swap affect the geometry?

Yes, if they're lower.

britishmeat · 28-11-2008, 17:56

Can you buy the KW springs on their own or can you only buy them with the dampers?

AwesomeSarah · 29-11-2008, 10:03

Hi
There is the Weitec ones that are made by KW that you can get on their own if you like
Quite cheap too

Sarah

Baker21 · 29-11-2008, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by britishmeat

Can you buy the KW springs on their own or can you only buy them with the dampers?

You can source both KW and Weitec springs on there own no problem.........

chris_1d · 30-11-2008, 19:34

I have just had my rear shocks priced up by a local independant and they have sourced prices for the standard shocks, and the "sports" shocks...both OEM.

£135. fitted for the standard ones
£202. fitted for the sport ones

Only thing is, I'll probably have to change the fronts to sport ones too...so £400 odd quid!!

Bluefox · 02-12-2008, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_1d

I have just had my rear shocks priced up by a local independant and they have sourced prices for the standard shocks, and the "sports" shocks...both OEM.

£135. fitted for the standard ones
£202. fitted for the sport ones

Only thing is, I'll probably have to change the fronts to sport ones too...so £400 odd quid!!

Hmm. So these "sport" shocks are OE spec? The only suspension I was aware of was the "heavy duty" set up (-15mm front +15mm rear) for towing or the factory fitted -15mm option which I know SJFisher has. I was under the impression they both used the same dampers.

BTW, if you're looking at paying that much money and you want to lower it... you might want to consider a suspension kit... although IIRC when I was looking for mine I only priced up springs only and then coilover kits, so I'm not sure on price and avail.

Sarah, you guys list anything other then springs only & coilovers from KW Automotive?

AwesomeSarah · 02-12-2008, 11:57

Weitec do springs and shockers at
40/35 £308.09 + VAT
Does that help?
Sarah

allclownsareevi · 02-12-2008, 14:00

Probably said it earlier in this thread but I opted for Eibach spings. Think the drop was 30mm both front and rear.

First fitted them and was pleased, although I admitted then I wanted slightly more of a drop ... however in the first 4-6 weeks the springs settled in a bit and dropped a little more and I'm happy enough with them.

The ride is stiffer but not bone jarring. The handling is improved because of the reduced pitch and roll under braking and in corners. I reckon any more of a drop than 30mm I'd expect to start finding speed bumps a problem.

From memory I think the springs were around the £160 mark inc. delivery.

Bluefox · 02-12-2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Witec do springs and shockers at
40/35 £308.09 + VAT
Does that help?
Sarah

Thanks Sarah

Can you source the Weitec shocks separately out of curiosity?

britishmeat · 02-12-2008, 18:04

40/35 £308.09 + VAT

Is that for front and rear, shocks and springs?or just rear?

AwesomeSarah · 03-12-2008, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by britishmeat

40/35 £308.09 + VAT

Is that for front and rear, shocks and springs?or just rear?

Front and rear , shocks and springs
Sarah

AwesomeSarah · 03-12-2008, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

Thanks Sarah

Can you source the Weitec shocks separately out of curiosity?

Hi
yes we can get them seperately ££69.79 + VAT for each corner
Hope that helps?
Sarah

britishmeat · 03-12-2008, 13:01

Quote:
Originally Posted by britishmeat
40/35 £308.09 + VAT

Very Tempting! what make are the shocks and springs?

AwesomeSarah · 03-12-2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Hi
There is the Weitec ones that are made by KW that you can get on their own if you like
Quite cheap too

Sarah

That is the ones
Sarah

Bluefox · 03-12-2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Hi
yes we can get them seperately ££69.79 + VAT for each corner
Hope that helps?
Sarah

Thanks Sarah, good to know.

AwesomeSarah · Yesterday, 10:11

No worries

Sarah

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