Finaly My Car Is Gonna Be Lowered On Japsai Spring

TheDon · February 1, 2004

Well i got the highest bid on the auction (yay) and my car will finaly be lowered as it should be, am seeming to notice bodyroll a lot more since i considered getting it lowered and its realy getting on my nerves!

So i hope to get you guys some long term test results for the springs when they are on the car, just cant wait now.

Scorpion · February 2, 2004

Dont think your gonna see that much of a difference as its only 25 - 30mm

is'nt this the same as a sport?

Zee007 · February 2, 2004

Dont think your gonna see that much of a difference as its only 25 - 30mm
is'nt this the same as a sport?

a sport is 15mm.......

JOHNNY-BOY · February 2, 2004

Dont think your gonna see that much of a difference as its only 25 - 30mm
is'nt this the same as a sport?

I could notice the difference between the suspension of an SE & a sport when test driving :)

DaveEllen · February 2, 2004

You'll deffo notice a difference you man............

also get the camber changed/checked after fitting

Scorpion · February 2, 2004

Isn't the Sport 10/15mm lower than an SE as standard?

Fidgits · February 2, 2004

Isn't the Sport 10/15mm lower than an SE as standard?

2001 models onwards yes... (15mm)

TheDon · February 2, 2004

as long as its lower and stiffer i will be a happy man.

My SE feels like a 4X4 some days when i look at the ride height, lol.

Plus i trust that matt has specced the springs well and if he likes them then so do i!

TheDon · February 6, 2004

Ok well the springs will be turning up on monday or tuesday fingers crossed!

Gonna speak to my guy about getting em fitted on sat too. so will be ready for the mini meet at blue water if anyones going?

SteveAudioX · February 6, 2004

Nice one Chris...

Still playing with the ride height on mine and damping... A little springy at the mo, but handles superb ..

I do recommend the TTE anti roll bar kit... You'll thank me loads later.

When is the Blue Water meet ?

TheDon · February 6, 2004

well if some people are still wanting to meet for a little bit then the 15th of feb (just to show off my new springs!) or the next main meet will be the 4th april, am at present praying to the gods for a hot hot day with sun and warmth and scantily clad ladies!

TheDon · February 10, 2004

YAY my springs arrived this morning, i was asleep and the man from UPS must have been ringing a while, lol. Better than those royal mail people who ring once then go!

Anyway the springs are a lovely shade of red, which is cool i think unless it shows up too much, in which case i will put a bit of grease on em to make em dirty and dust to stick, lol.

They are being fitted for £100 friday daytime and will be done for me by the afternoon when i get back from work. gonna book the car in for its alignment now.

TheDon · February 12, 2004

Well i will have a mini report on the lowering springs tomorrow.

I waved good bye to my car today to get lowered and its coming back to me when i get home from work tomorrow, yay

BESTY · February 13, 2004

Isn't the Sport 10/15mm lower than an SE as standard?

following my research pete the standard sport is 10mm lower than the SE up to 2001,then the sport was lowered another 5 mm,hence 15 mm lower than the SE.

AND THAT CAME FROM LEXUS GB. :P

TheDon · February 13, 2004

well i got the car back at 8pm, only just got back in the house, mmmmmmmmm i love em. Absolutely great. Not too bad either. perfect handling. car is a lot more controllable than before. i will get some photos tomorrow but it looks great. Rear is now nice n low. its only a 25mm drop but i think its perfect. there is a nice 20mm gap round the wheel to the arch.

makes the wheels look a lot bigger too. sorry if none of this makes sense but im still excited. it just holds the line so much better in a corner, totaly amazing. makes the CD player skip more tho :o

i just wish i had had it done sooner, definately a must do mod.

took the guy a long time to fit as there was trouble taking the rear shocks out. but its all sorted now.

DaveEllen · February 14, 2004

Well done Chris.

Next step is the TTE anti roll bars...............

TheDon · February 14, 2004

it certainly is, i now have the handling bug. i want it to get better and better hehehehehe. altho i found a side effect of the hks number plate. it seems to make idiots try and race you! last night i had a full on pikey mobile (pronouinced "mobeele") desperately trying to race me on a single lane one way street. a 1.3 orion with a huge exhast, differnent colour doors, crappy stolen spoiler and a huge ford motorsport sunstrip. nice. drove it like a prick. oh well. gotta get me two front tyres then its off to get it aligned. yet more money. :duh: