nordonian Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 my local cruising site is runnning a group buy on apex suspension, working out about 80 all in for just springs, not shocks they are 40 mill dropneed to know pretty soon how apex rate, i drive an sr and its dropped 35 on tte springs and i dont want my ride to be any harsher as the northern ireland roads are shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 im guesing buy the price that it would just be springs.id save my cash for a set of uprated shox if i were you matey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 did that answer your question? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nordonian Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 i dont wanna be upgrading my car in the wrong way, i plan on buying a load of parts, then in feb get everything fitted and sprayedi mite buy em and then save up for new shocks 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 mayb the way to go mate yea, many people buy new springs lower their cars and then have to buy new shocks because the lower ride height bursts their original shocks - don't fall into the trap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 i live in the trap si!! Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nordonian Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 could i get away with just replacing springs for a while, it wud set me back 5-6 weeks if i had to get new 3-400 shocks at same timewud my ride be affected by just springs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 yea thats the point im trying to make.almost every aftermarket spring has harder springrates. so it will defo be harder.if you dont use matched or adjustable shox.. your standard damper is too weak to fight the compresions of the new springs. making your car crash and bounce all over the place.tte springs were desinged on the outset for the starlet in mind so if you could spunk your money on a set of shox first then mabe upgrade springs at a later date, thats what id do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nordonian Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 well i had to decide there tonite if i was gonna go for it and ive decided i will, its 40 mill springs but wont be fitting anything till next year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Starlet Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 hey buddy.i bought the exact same spring set(by the sounds of things) for my car about 3 months ago.didnt have the money for ajustables or uprated shocks sohad to go for just springs.since buying them,no problems to report of.the ride is better than before, not to harsh and the car sits nicely.thats on standars rims though.as the others have said mite pay in the future to get improved shockshope that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Me too Rich, just runnin 40mm GMax loweing srpings on standard suspension, on NI roads its NOT cool. Nordonian, if the srpings are naturally harsh your TEETH WILL FALL OUT onour shitty roads!!!! The roads really do suck over here!!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilal Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 springs on standard shocks wont help here over n.i. No wmatter what springs you get your fooked, trust me ive been there LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletSi Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I have my car lowered on Apex with it lowered 40mm on standard suspension but again I have them on standard alloys. However my car does now hook to the left a bit. Planning on getting Koni adjustables before Christmas!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 its what I've got u wont be dissapointed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I have my car lowered on Apex with it lowered 40mm on standard suspension but again I have them on standard alloys. However my car does now hook to the left a bit. Planning on getting Koni adjustables before Christmas!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you mean by "hook to the left a bit"?Do you have an adjustable panhard rod?Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletSi Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I mean the car steers to the left a bit. I got my steering checked and the alignment is fine, so a think one of my shocks must be gone.I've had the Apex springs since April with the Standard suspension so they must be worn out by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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