SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Looking at lowering the Ginger, with springs as can’t go coilovers £££Does anyone know if these are any good, as I can collect a mint condition set for £60 -only 2 months use. I have a Maxton front splitter, so this will affect speed bump approaches etc.... Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willclarke 50 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 I'd imagine you'll have a lot of fun with speed bumps with the 35-40 kit + splitter yes In case you considered the pro kit (25mm ish), here's my ginger side profile when installed them with stock wheels. Speedbumps aren't great for me either, especially if the cars loaded up. Sent from my Pixel 4 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Yeah a lot of fun with 35-40mm less clearance I’d imagine......I’m on the stock wheels as wellYour 25mm looks good tho, well it would as yours is a ginger as well..... Cheers for the picSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 willclarke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shippers 30 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Yes, you and speed humps will get to know each other well 😄. I took those springs off as it was too low for the area where I live with the crappy roads and number of speed humps. 25mm would be a much better choice in my opinion, especially with a splitter. 35-40mm will look cool though 😉. Personally I went for adjustable coilovers so there is the option to adjust. Bit of a price difference though.. 1 SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 I'm on H&R Super Sports springs with about 35mm lowering, if it helps. I don't have a great deal of clearance with the front lip, I've had to re-tighten it in place about 5 times now! 1 SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 193 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 The 35-40mm springs on the standard wheels will cause them to sit very far inside the wheel arch. You’ll probably want to add wheel spacers to pull the wheel and tyre to the edge of the arch. Something else to bear in mind is that a 40mm drop will lose pretty much all of your damper travel, so the car will ride on the bump stops most of the time. Most springs with this drop will come with shorter bumpstops to give you some damper travel back I’d expect a very bumpy ride. Its also worth noting that it will put more camber on the front and rear wheels so the tyres will wear on the inside and the rear toe angle will change less favourably. I had mine lowered 40mm on coilovers which looked great, not good but not fun with speed bumps or getting a jack underneath or weaving around twigs in the road because you can drive around them anymore. Not to mention it put extra strain on the differential and driveshafts as the angle changes. You’ll hear it on full lock. If you do high mileage then just be prepared to wear things out much quicker. This is of course my opinion and experiences. Whilst the springs are cheap other costs will be involved, camber bolts, new shocks sooner, less tyre life and higher mechanical wear. 2 SimonG68 and Shippers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThatGuyThere 54 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 I had mine lowered 40mm+ on coilovers with slightly larger than standard wheels. It rode almost the same as on standard wheels/suspension. Went over all speedbumps, no fuss. 1 SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 193 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Saying all that £60 for a set of springs is a good deal and probably worth a punt to see what you think. Does depend on your use, driving habits and most importantly your own butt dyno, is always different to another’s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Haha, I’ve just driven a 120mile round trip to collect them, there in the boot with spare bump stops and the original box.....So yeah a bargain imo also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Better watch your front lip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Ok they’re 2nd hand, but all the same I’m still looking forward to the fitting and end result.... Now where’s my Nephews number..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, SimonG68 said: Ok they’re 2nd hand, but all the same I’m still looking forward to the fitting and end result.... Now where’s my Nephews number..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Make sure you’re Nephew is competent I’ve no doubt he is as I’ve heard horror stories of people spinning the strut undoing them and buggering them up Simon 😢 1 SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 193 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 Use an Allen key and ring spanner to loosen the top mount nuts to the top of the thread with the car on the ground makes it much easier and prevents you spinning the shaft. No buzz gun required then. 1 SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 Make sure you’re Nephew is competent I’ve no doubt he is as I’ve heard horror stories of people spinning the strut undoing them and buggering them up Simon Yeah the nephew is a fully qualified technician, so I’ve got that base well & truly covered..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonG68 71 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 Use an Allen key and ring spanner to loosen the top mount nuts to the top of the thread with the car on the ground makes it much easier and prevents you spinning the shaft. No buzz gun required then. Cheers for the tip, will remember that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites