Suspension

[Trig]

Running the standard stuff on the boat at the mo, what kits would ppl recommend if any, wouldnt mind top adjustables tbh depends on costs, should I get the shocks and then seperate front/rear springs as I've heard storys of ppl fitting a "Kit" but having an uneven looking car due to the back not sitting down...

[Chavtastic]

For some reason the turbo's all tend to lean forwards slightly, when standard and when lowered...

There are very few adjustable kits, but the Spax one is around £330 IIRC, whereas the usual springs and shocks are around £220 (Avo and Koni are excellent), and finally the lowering springs about £110 per set.

[Rosh]

Koni adjustable shocks and eibach springs are a very good set-up IMO.

[Trig]

Aye was lookin at the Koni top adjustable ones, with springs comes in at just over £400...

[Chavtastic]

Arguably the best kit... but really £200 better than a decent springs/shocks combo? I'd say unless you're going to be doing some serious track days and getting your money's worth not to bother.

I'm sure you are already aware but things like anti-roll bar links etc... are often overlooked in favour of lowering kits. Worth checking them all out along with the bushes (again sure you've already done this [img]/smile.gif[/img] )

[killie3]

so no way to get a cally sitting level with out different drop springs front and back read somewhere that if u uses -40 gmax with gmax shocks it will sit level

[Chavtastic]

<!--QuoteBegin-killie3+--><div class='quotetop'>(killie3)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->so no way to get a cally sitting level with out different drop springs front and back read somewhere that if u uses -40 gmax with gmax shocks it will sit level<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Funny you should say that - my 8v I had on gmax springs and shocks sat level! [img]/smile.gif[/img]

[Trig]

The ARB links are getting done this weekend as are the wishbones..

At the end of the day its a 12 year old car and its done 130k so anythings going to be better, not so bothered about dropping it too much just want to tighten it up a bit hence the adjustables then I can get it to where I want it, maybe get a set of -30 springs as I dont really wanna lower it but standard springs will most likely make it sit up as the old ones will have sagged by now...

[Chavtastic]

Great stuff - it should all make a difference especially if the ARB links were broken. Try <a href="http://www.tuning.co.uk" target="_blank">www.tuning.co.uk</a> for different kits (inc Bilstein) or Roadrunner.

[killie3]

if my 8v sits level with gmax set up al hav chavs kittens (let u no soon)

nowt worse than an un level car if it doesnt work the cars for sale or
hydrulics
SLAM IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[icewizard]

It's easy to get the car to sit level, just fill the boot with about 40 kilos of mdf and subwoofers.

[dazjb]

Mines on -40mm Gmax shocks and springs and does sit level, no ICE in the boot either.

[Col]

<!--QuoteBegin-dazjb+--><div class='quotetop'>(dazjb)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Mines on -40mm Gmax shocks and springs and does sit level, no ICE in the boot either.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Same here, sits fine

[Chavtastic]

<!--QuoteBegin-killie3+--><div class='quotetop'>(killie3)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->if my 8v sits level with gmax set up al hav chavs kittens (let u no soon)

nowt worse than an un level car if it doesnt work the cars for sale or
hydrulics
SLAM IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Nah just stick me in the boot. I'm buff enough to level a god damn ferry!

[Fostersice17]

Koni adjustables on mine,with over 7 stone of ice and dynamat in the boot,sits dead level.