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[2kracing]

So, thinking now of lowering the vx, not happy with the clearance of the speedlinealikes with Toyo AD08's far too much gap! So what's the best shocks / springs etc in a budget category, adjustable would be good too, any ideas of fitting costs as well would be appreciated ta

[CocoPops]

Gaz gold pro 2s are £550 ish. Or get a 2nd hand set if you can. or post a wanted ad and there might be some lowering springs around?

[siztenboots]

new spring collars , http://www.elisepart...-spring-collars
then machine a new groove/s for the circlip

[2kracing]

so do i only really need new lower springs, rather than shocks too?

[siztenboots]

[Rosssco]

Eliseparts lower front damper mounts. Will give ~10mm lowering at the front.

[slindborg]

Jubilee clips in the springs and preload the shite out of them

[Rosssco]

Jubilee clips in the springs and preload the shite out of them

Jubilee clips - fancy.. Whats up with multiple tie-wraps..?

[2kracing]

can i just get springs from somewhere, would this be a long job for someone to fit? Was thinking of taking to Sinclairs in Romford to do a job like this?

[siztenboots]

if the lowering brackets work then thats really simple to do

[2kracing]

ok, how simple is simple? Being totally non mechanical, what sort of timescale would this take a competent garage to do? thanks

[Cookies220]

I'd go with new shocks. One bolt at the top and one at the bottom holds 'em in place- dead easy to change yourself. You'll want the car geo'd after though.

[2kracing]

ok so if shocks, the Gaz gold pro 2s are the best / cheapest? any others, maybe non adjustable that are cheaper, good?

[G-Bob]

The shocks and springs are a single unit so you would have more hassle if you were going to change the springs only. I'm a rubbish mechanic and you would be convinced that I did the majority of my jobs blindfolded with oven gloves on, but it only took me 2.5 hours first time. That was with breaks too.

[2kracing]

Really? Is there any guides on here how to do it, just sounds like a real major thing to do with no real experience???

[jonnyboy]

Don't be tempted to put eibach lowering springs on they are terrible!

[G-Bob]

Jack it up, take wheel off, put something under the hub so that it doesn't drop on the ground, undo top bolt with 2 spanners, undo the bottom bolt with 2 spanners, lift out shock. Fitting is the opposite of removal except put a little bit of grease on the bolts before fitting. Simples

[2kracing]

blimey that is simples ok, so are the Gaz the cheapest around!? What are the options, ideally well below 500 quid

[Bumblebee]

Are spax available? Or are they a no go?

[DarrylB]

I have a 20mm drop on the rear and 15mm drop in the front with an original set of Gaz's and BOT geo. I managed to swap an entire set of standard billies on my mates turbo in exactly 2 hours from start to finish - opening garage to closing it.