MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Just a quick question.I bought the PEA with it being already lowered.It's only on springs and it's 60mm drop..Should i be expecting problems soon with the standard shocks and dampers?CheersMarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 You shouldn't really go lower then 35mm with a standard set up. should imagine it's quite a choppy ride.How many miles have the standard shocks done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 No idea. I know the front were changed within the last 8 thousand.The ride is a bit hard but nothing compared to my saxo in discomfort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Intially Id say no, but over time the shocks will be pretty beaten upIts like putting some fat trucker into a pair of glass heeled stilletos. Asking for troubleI think thats a good comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yeah i better sort something out soon then.The comparison was incredible. Very visual.Well sigh..What's the cheapest coils out there at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Are the springs in good condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Jamex and v-max are the cheapest at £300, or £50more for the fk highsports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Oh sigh.Well i guess i'm going to just hope for the best.If they manage to last through the summer then i'll get myself some FK's..The springs seem in good condition. They have only been on the car for about a year.Thanks for the help guys style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Why not just uprate the shocks/dampers? Might save you a bit like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Is that possible?Good idea thou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yus, you can buy various makesLike here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Your a legend!I was looking at the budget jobbie as usual.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Gmax rear shocksFor: Lupo 1.0/1.4/SDI 9/98>GMax Front Shock AbsorbersFor: Lupo 1.0/1.4/SDI 9/98>£152.56.Which is reasonable!Bad/Good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Im sure Ive heard of Gmax been plop amongst others like Jamex. End of the day you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) EDIT: ignore posted wrong! Edited May 15, 2007 by Max69vk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Intially Id say no, but over time the shocks will be pretty beaten up style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> i destroyed 3 full sets of shockies on -40mm springs in 2 years style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> so pretty beaten up is an understatement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":paperbag:" border="0" alt="paperbag.gif" /> I better get on it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> i destroyed 3 full sets of shockies on -40mm springs in 2 years style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> so pretty beaten up is an understatement style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> I didn't realise how uncomfortable being a passenger in my car is until Mrs drove the other day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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