Lower touring.....

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:45 am

I wanna lower my touring - I was considering either the spax PSX kit or the H&R Coilover kit.

Main question is: what differences would i notice with the coilovers for the extra money??

Also, coilovers only drop 50/35 and spax drop it 55/40 - but what options are there if I want the car lower than that??

Any pics of lowered tourings and what setup they're on would be much appreciated!!

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:06 am

spax are poo and H&R Are the daddy... mate i had the spax 60/60 kit, then changed it for the 40/40 kit and both were terrible... you wont go wrong with the h&r as all ive heard is praises for this kit... personally i have H&R lowering springs and bilstein shox... great handling but not quite low enough

coil over kit is the best option but lots of dollar, if you have that kind of money to spend, dont scrimp on a penny and buy the best setup... H&R all the way buddy

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:36 pm

Cheers mate, just wondering if the H&R coilovers are gonna be low enough - any other views??

Pics of cars fitted with the coilovers??

Cheers.

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:01 pm

Quote from zone shop:
'Coilover Kit for cars with 51mm Strut Diameter. Ride Height adjustable at the front axle only. Lowers approx 50mm front and 35mm rear - dependant on car used on.'

Also, it's listed for cabriolet, but i assume it will fit the same?
Any idea if a H - plate 325i touring has 51mm strut dia???

Really wanna see a pic of a car (touring pref but any would do!) sitting on this setup so i can see how low it will be!!

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:49 pm

50mm at the front is plenty with some 17's... rear is a little shy though isnt it

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:16 pm

Mmmmm, am thinking it's not gonna be low enough - especially as i'm planning on keeping to 15" rims, or maybe 16 at a push!!

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:48 pm

alritee guys

My touring has the eibach coilovers on it.its Real low.got 8x16 rims on it wi 215 and 225 40-16 tyres,it can go lower tho.I had to wind it up a bit cause i couldnt get it out ma garage

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:52 pm

sweet... show me pictures rosscoe and how much did it cost... ive got 9J rims and i need to drop the dirty beeeatch

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:04 pm

alrite twiggy

Am sure it cost bout Ã‚£800 from motorsport world,but they dont list them anymore,will try to get sum pics up l8r in the week.the cars in a state of repair at the mo,ie needs painted,still get sum up to give u an idea tho m8

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:21 am

alright mate... yeh that would be sound... fcukin want a coil over kit now ive got the bug

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:21 am

Can't wait to see those pics!!
Perhaps I should start looking for somewhere that does that kit!!

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:32 am

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/ ... l?id=32485

http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/sbv ... Type=SUH02

Check this info out for H&R kits...

HTH

Giles

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:54 am

You da man Geeman!!!

Think i will order that kit up then next week!!! Didn't realise it was that adjustable!! 70mm front and 60mm rear should be a pretty mean drop!!

Sweet!!!!!