Neill1056 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi, i've got some 40mm lowering springs on my lupo at the moment. At the last mot the rear dampners got advisories for oil leaks and it feels like the suspension at the rear bottoms out with a creaking noise if anyone is in the back or we go over a bit of a dip/bump - is this common or are my dampners fecked?I'm debating if I should get a set of sport shocks off ebay for about £110, some standard dampners or go all out and get coilovers. I'm very much on a budget so although i'd love some coilovers can't really stretch to them.Any help or pointers would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Lowering springs on standard dampers have been known to cause failures of the damper.I'd suggest decent coilovers everytime, but as you said you have a limited budget and goof coilovers start at around £450.It looks like half decent lowering kits, shocks and springs, start at just over £200.If possible, try and save up for coilovers, will be worth it.If thats not possible have a browse through herehttp://www.venommotorsport.com/prod_category_search.php?db=suspension&category=Suspension%20Kits&make=VW&model=Lupo&universal=YesTake your pick of lowering kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper_GTI Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Shocks and springs everytime for me.I wouldnt bother my arse with coilovers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I am looking into the fixed AP 40mm suspension kit which is shocks and springs for 250 as not interested in harsh ride quality. Not seen many reviews to be honest but should be a good kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 @Mike, if the ap fixed kit is any where near as good as thier coilovers then a 40mm drop should be pretty comftable.Going off reviews of the Ap coilovers, and my own personal experiance with them, it seems ap stuff is quite softly set up compared to other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper_GTI Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 @Mike, if the ap fixed kit is any where near as good as thier coilovers then a 40mm drop should be pretty comftable.Going off reviews of the Ap coilovers, and my own personal experiance with them, it seems ap stuff is quite softly set up compared to other brands.To be honest mate, i find them too soft.Also, they're only 3 years old and both the front shocks are leaking quite severely. When i spoke to AP, they said i need new units as they dont sell the seals separately.I'm going for a fixed rate kit from Bilstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 If you want new seals, take the coilovers apart find out the size of the seals and buy a set.Would cost you alot less if AP did sell parts.Mine are 2 years old and they're still in damn near perfect nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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