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Alscort
09-12-2005, 02:27 PM
Can anyone recomend me some lowering springs for my car without breaking the bank? and is it worth getting shocks aswell! /help

Oh yer i got a 1997 Galant GLS 2.0l 16v Fwd.

Big Ian
18-12-2005, 05:56 PM
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500686_137_full.jpg
i had VENTURA -35mm spring's on my old GLS you can get them for under £100 and work well, still have some comfort left once lowered i also fitted Boge (sach) sportsline shock's all round :thumbsup:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500686_136_full.jpg

Bal
19-12-2005, 02:19 AM
i bought a set of pi loering springs for £100 drop it 40mm getting fitted on tues so ill sho wyou pics then

Big Ian
19-12-2005, 07:49 AM
i bought a set of pi loering springs for £100 drop it 40mm getting fitted on tues so ill sho wyou pics then

New shock's too Bal? -40 on standard shock's can cause a headache with the ride and handling

You See
19-12-2005, 07:53 AM
Mine are on Kings....watch out for cheap ones as they tend to be like women and sagg overtime!
**and if any of you ladies are willing to prove me wrong my number is ........** /yes

Kieran
19-12-2005, 09:11 AM
Can anyone recomend me some lowering springs for my car without breaking the bank? and is it worth getting shocks aswell! /help

Oh yer i got a 1997 Galant GLS 2.0l 16v Fwd.

From my own experience with my V6, I would certainly get new shocks - Bilsteins are about £46ea for the fronts and £49ea for the rears. And I would combine this with Eibach springs. They only drop the car -30mm, but they are very compliant.

I had H&R springs on the V6 with Bilstein shocks - slightly cheaper than the Eibachs and good quality, but the trade-off was that they weren't progressive rate - so you hard a choice of firm or firm ride quality - though don't interpret 'firm' as 'harsh'.

Alscort
19-12-2005, 10:53 AM
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500686_137_full.jpg
i had VENTURA -35mm spring's on my old GLS you can get them for under £100 and work well, still have some comfort left once lowered i also fitted Boge (sach) sportsline shock's all round :thumbsup:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500686_136_full.jpg


That looks sweet! I want my Gls to look similar to that minus the spoiler and add window tints! :thumbsup:

pezza
19-12-2005, 11:16 AM
Still looks good dunnit? :D

(No tears now Ian...its gone now :embarasse )

Bal
19-12-2005, 02:24 PM
i thought id wait and see on teh shock front. see how it rides and then decide.

to be honest im so in the mood for a new car now iv lost all heart ... i just dont have time to enjoy my car anymore. :(

psbarham
19-12-2005, 03:13 PM
From my own experience with my V6, I would certainly get new shocks - Bilsteins are about £46ea for the fronts and £49ea for the rears. And I would combine this with Eibach springs. They only drop the car -30mm, but they are very compliant.

I had H&R springs on the V6 with Bilstein shocks - slightly cheaper than the Eibachs and good quality, but the trade-off was that they weren't progressive rate - so you hard a choice of firm or firm ride quality - though don't interpret 'firm' as 'harsh'.
i didn't hear any complaints on thursday , mine is running bilsteins and non progressive PI springs , personally i dont like the initial squidge of progressive springs , it takes to long to load the suspension up during turn in , of course a lot of it depends on driving style and personal taste .

ANTHONY
19-12-2005, 06:59 PM
try here http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/manranges.asp (http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/manranges.asp)

Bal
19-12-2005, 07:18 PM
..... of course a lot of it depends on driving style and personal taste .

so true ... best to try and see ...