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[jemis]

Just don't do it there is no proper way of lowering a car other than changing the springs. Years ago I know of somebody who rolled a mk2 escort mexico after a similar mod on the front springs. he came of a hump back bridge a bit quick and the spring released as a
it came back up causing him to lose control.

Up to you though if you think its worth saving £50.

[sharky]

iF YOU HAVE KIDS OR CARRY KIDS JUST THINK OF TRAVELING AT MOTORWAY SPEED AND A CLAMP FAILS OR A HEATED SPRING SNAPS!!!!!!!!!! :'(ITS A NO BRAINER TO BE HONEST)

[KillerWatt]

While cutting the springs down will certainly lower the car, you'll also find it will bottom out a lot more due to the fact the springs aren't any stiffer.

As the others have said, don't do it - just buy the proper springs for the job.

[serek]

have look on ebay few sets secend hand ones now there

[Ghost]

I've had a couple of cars that have been lowered the worst being a Bmw Front 65mm rear 60mm,
Swaped them over with a mate for proper springs and had a lot better controll, My mate went through two pairs of wish bones till he changed it,
Lowering is not a good idea and looks crap imho.

The cheapest way of lowering your car is the russian way, Get a couple of heavey wieghts to sit on each side and weld the springs,

[autov6]

can you just put springs on to lower the car i thought that you had to buy shocks aswell to stop it bottoming out ?

[Ghost]

can you just put springs on to lower the car i thought that you had to buy shocks aswell to stop it bottoming out ?

you can but you can also get big rubber puffers that you put on the thiner arm of the shock to meke it a bit softer, that what was on my bmw anyway.

[autov6]

cheers pal ! so i could just go out and buy a set of lowering springs and fit them do the springs veary from car to car ie will a 2001 set fit my 98 elite

[jemis]

can you just put springs on to lower the car i thought that you had to buy shocks aswell to stop it bottoming out ?

You only need change the shocks if your lowering alot but that will upset everything on the suspension and unless the the lot is adjustable like tca's etc the car will be terrible to drive.

If you stick to 20 or 30mm the standard set up will be fine providing  everything is in good nick the fact that the new springs are stronger should stop them bottoming out in most cases.

[autov6]

i was only thinking 30-40mm dont wana go stupidly lowe just wana reduce the boat effect 

[jemis]

i was only thinking 30-40mm dont wana go stupidly lowe just wana reduce the boat effect 

I know what you mean I keep thinking about lowering my estate but wouldn't want to go anymore than 30mm would prefer 20mm

[barclay03]

lol 

[Selseybill]

Things like brakes and suspension is one place you don't want to do things on the cheap.if you haven't got the money to do it properly don't do it .

[unlucky mark mv6]

The reason i asked this question in the first place is that i havent seen a spring kit that lowers any more than 40mm,and as most of you know the mig looks front heavy,so i reckon it will benefit from a 60mm drop on the back.I have looked into having the springs compressed a bit more,and i really think its like having new springs,and also this company does springs for the likes of some big companies like boge etc,and also supply shocks,also my mate has a wicked toyota rav,where the springs have been compressed,and never had a bit of trouble.

[CaptainZok]

The reason i asked this question in the first place is that i havent seen a spring kit that lowers any more than 40mm,and as most of you know the mig looks front heavy,so i reckon it will benefit from a 60mm drop on the back.I have looked into having the springs compressed a bit more,and i really think its like having new springs,and also this company does springs for the likes of some big companies like boge etc,and also supply shocks,also my mate has a wicked toyota rav,where the springs have been compressed,and never had a bit of trouble.

I would think if it's done by a company that manufactures springs there shouldn't be a problem from a weakening point of view as they will retemper the spring after modifying it.
Wouldn't attempt it with a gas axe yourself though.