lowering springs

firemansam38 · Post by **firemansam38** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:41 pm

i was wondering if i you lot could recomend me some cheap and chearful lowering springs for around a 40 to 60mm drop for my gl.
i found these, but i dont understand how they work...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/88-Honda-del-Sol- ... 240%3A1318
are they any good or not?
and do you recon il need new dampers aswell because they havent been changed since new

example91 · Post by **example91** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:48 pm

there ok for the price, i had them on for a while when getting other suspension, imo doesn't give that bad a ride but depending how low you put them they wont last too long with stock dampers.

fitting them and adjusting the height is real easy! the threaded sleeve fits over you damper and you simply just adjust the lock rings up or down for height.

Post by **Gizmo** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:01 pm

Would not recommend.

Just get some lowering springs.

johnsonca9 · Post by **johnsonca9** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:05 pm

We all assume everyone is looking for excellent handling. If its just a slam you're after for looks, they arent bad at all, but like everyone will say, theyre not brilliant for making your car handle better.

Post by **Gizmo** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:07 pm

Indeed, These will lower your car, but i heard that these wont pass an MOT, as the spring lifts out of its seat, and because the way they are, they will bang and knock alot!

you CAN go low and have excellent handling, but its costs

Best £500 i ever spent was on Coilovers!

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:22 pm

if you just want cheap bang for buck, get some 2nd hand ones off the forums, they usually go for around £50

for better handling get some progressive springs, Tein, H&R or Eibach are the main manufacturers, you can get a 2nd hand set for under £100

they are the only springs i would get

Optimus · Post by **Optimus** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:43 pm

Has anyone used the Jamex lowering springs? Not the suspension kit, just the springs? They're only £60 but i suspect its very much a case of you get what you pay for.

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:54 pm

Optimus wrote:Has anyone used the Jamex lowering springs? Not the suspension kit, just the springs? They're only £60 but i suspect its very much a case of you get what you pay for.

that is the case
Spax i found to be a good cheap spring

Post by **Tahir** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:02 pm

GMAX arnt too bad either, cheap and cheerful aswell.

firemansam38 · Post by **firemansam38** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:39 pm

http://www.gmaxsuspension.co.uk/p1250183.htm

how about these

Post by **widowmaker** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:10 pm

cryz2 wrote:
Tahir wrote:GMAX arnt too bad either, cheap and cheerful aswell.
and Jamex are made in the same factory afaik

i have used them on my old GL with a mix of koni and spax shocks

they are fine

firemansam38 · Post by **firemansam38** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:16 pm

any one got any second hand ones for sale?

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:21 pm

i will on sunday
keep a look out in the for sale section

firemansam38 · Post by **firemansam38** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:44 pm

collieys or springs?
price?
location?

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:49 pm

just used lowering springs, gmax/spax i think, around -40mm

Reading, i doubt you wont to collect lol