Wanted: Lowering Springs

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Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by AcidicDavey » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:35 pm

Hey all,

Just putting this out there in case someone has some lying around, would be interested in new or used just PM me.

Thanks
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by JohnB » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:51 pm

Check out V480TI looks like they found a supplier to remanufacture them :wink:
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by AcidicDavey » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:00 pm

Way out of my budget I'm afraid :(
Especially when I can get some cheap off the shelf crappy ones for under £95 delivered.
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by doingitsideways » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:48 pm

I'd be in for some of that Dave!

Where from??

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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by AcidicDavey » Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:32 pm

30mm (what I'll go for due wide rims/low offset!)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lesjofors-Ful ... 53ef8c7b3a

40mm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-480-88- ... 4cf894f1ba
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by chriskay » Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:45 am

I suppose you realise that you're likely to ruin the handling.
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by AcidicDavey » Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:17 pm

Yep, I do indeed but I'll have to try it.

I have asked some owners, some say don't do it! Others say it's fine and haven't noticed a difference!

So confused :(
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by chriskay » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:32 pm

LOL, I'd suggest that those who haven't noticed a difference aren't very sensitive drivers. I drove one which had been lowered and thought it had awful handling. Still, if you don't try to corner at more than 30mph I guess you'll be OK. I have to say they can look good lowered. Don't forget, if you don't inform your insurance company, if you have an accident and they spot it, they won't pay. :x
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by glasgowjim » Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:07 pm

lowered 40 mm is a really harsh ride and although it may handle abit better its not worth it in my opinion. speed bumps and fully loaded car are really bad news also the panhard ?? rod is out as well. Would not advise it and my son has had 2 40 mm lowered turbos .
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by AcidicDavey » Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:52 pm

I'm going for a 30mm lowering kit, I've been undecided about doing it but with nice rims on it my car needs to go down a bit! Purely for looks lol

With regards to comfort I can't say I'm that bothered after coming recently from a Golf MK3 with cheap coilovers and hard recaro seats, that genuinely gave me my first dose of back ache so I'm not worried there!! :lol:
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Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

Post by Richmann1 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:16 am

Hi

I have some 30mm lejsford i think cant quite remember the spelling, I only did about 5k on them in the dry so they are like new no rust or anything. The car looked good lowered but i was never that impressed with the ride must be getting old :cryhard: . My car in my profile pic is sat on them to give you an idea how it looks.
They are sat in the garage if you want them.

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