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Maverick
09-03-2008, 10:19
Whilst at 888 yesterday, I got talking with the Tony and Neil about lowering options for my car.

Unfortunatley, both types of Eibach kit would lower my car more than I want to be practical for my work etc. So we started looking at OE VXR springs.

It turns out after a bit of investigation, that the 1.9 CDTi engine is only about 3-4kg's heavier than the VXR Z20 LEH. So axle weight difference between the springs should be fine.

So we measured the ride height of mine, and also the ride height of a 888 CDTi and a standard VXR on 18's.

The VXR sits in the middle and is about 8-10mm lower than the SRi CDTi. So I now have from 888 a set of VXR OE springs which will be fitted within the next week or so.

So all being well, these should just take the edge off the height of mine but still leave it looking pretty much standard. I also have a set of VXR dampers on the way.

Whats your thoughts?
Corsagirl
09-03-2008, 10:42
By the sounds of your calculations the vxr springs may well do you(Y)
stickman
09-03-2008, 10:55
Never really considered lowering, but what you say makes sense. Are the VXR springs stiffer too?
Might be tempted...
cyb
09-03-2008, 10:56
Maverick - pm sent m8(Y)

...didn't want to spam your thread with pictures of my car
MikeWarner
09-03-2008, 11:02
Sounds like Eibach Prokits would have done the job perfectly imho.
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43 84&d=1203180910
Maverick
09-03-2008, 11:25
Never really considered lowering, but what you say makes sense. Are the VXR springs stiffer too?
Might be tempted...

Stiffness is down to the dampers, not the springs, but as the VXR springs are slightly lower, it will reduce the damper travel slightly so may give the impression of being slightly harder. But the fitment of VXR dampers should in effect get rid of the extra stiffness over using SRi dampers.

Maverick - pm sent m8(Y)

...didn't want to spam your thread with pictures of my car

Got it buddy, your's has just the look I am after, slightly lowered but not a modified look.

Sounds like Eibach Prokits would have done the job perfectly imho.


Don't get me wrong, your car looks fantastic, but for me it is too low for my needs, I have to go to all sorts of places with my job.

I have always gone for the subtle approached and the VXR springs should do the trick.
eXceed
09-03-2008, 23:11
Sounds like Eibach Prokits would have done the job perfectly imho.

Any excuse mate...!
Gadget
09-03-2008, 23:13
measured ??? no you didnt , you used a piece of cardboard ..i saw you !!
spamiser
10-03-2008, 01:13
id get airbag suspension :P:lol:
Maverick
10-03-2008, 20:07
measured ??? no you didnt , you used a piece of cardboard ..i saw you !!

Yes but it was a calibrated peice of cardboard!!:D

As the cardboard measurement seemed to show what I wanted, I did actually measure my cousins 888 on Saturday afternoon, and popped up to my local Vauxhall dealer to measure a VXR on 18's.

The VXR sits about 9mm lower than the SRi, so all being well it should do the job fine.
Gadget
10-03-2008, 20:57
Yes but it was a calibrated peice of cardboard!!:D


:o:o it was !!! Doh , sorry mate i hadn't realised :lol::lol:(Y)
smcqis
11-03-2008, 09:11
vxr wod lower a sri by 15mm as im lead to beleive sri are 10mm lower than standard and vxr is 25mm lower than standard