Springs

adieu · Jan 3rd, 2004, 10:51

Has anyone fitted lowering springs to thier T5/T5R, just wondered how easy it was and do the rear shocks have to be replaced? (As i have self leveling on the rear)

Any help would be appreciated..

Jan 3rd, 2004, 11:35

The jobs fairly simple, it all depends on what experience you have, and what tools you have at your disposal.

I'm not sure about the issue with self levellers, but there is a post on here somewhere that discusses fitting non-self levelling springs, with self leveller shocks, and it does improve handling.

Regards

Nigel 855R

don kalmar union · Jan 3rd, 2004, 11:42

You can fit just the front pair of lowered & uprated springs to your car and leave the rear self-levelling in place. It will tend to give the car a very slight nose-down attitude which loooks quite good.

If you want to replace the self levelling then you have to change to normal dampers plus full set of springs.

I can supply a half set of springs at 50% of the price you will find on my website.

Regards, Don.Norchi.

www.kalmar-union.com

sholtby · Jan 3rd, 2004, 12:10

With there being so many speed ramps about doesnt lowering a T5 mean you will have problems hitting them? Also I parked up the other day and the front spoiler just cleared a standard height kerb. Again there maybe problems if the car is lowered.

Simon

adieu · Jan 3rd, 2004, 22:45

Thanks for the help guys, I've already ordered a full set of springs which should be arriving monday. I have all the tools needed to do the job. As for the speed bumps and curbs I already hit most of them :) so a few more won't make much diffrence...lol....Will let you all know how i get on with leaving the standard self leveling shocks on the rear with the uprated/lowering springs.

don kalmar union · Jan 4th, 2004, 10:59

Adieu,

As I said in my earlier post, when you fit your uprated and lowered rear springs, you will find that the self levelling units react by jacking the rear up.

You will have to either leave them off or fit a pair of normal rear dampers.

regards, Don.Norchi.

kalmar-union.com

Jan 4th, 2004, 15:40

if i wanted to lower my s70r could i buy the pro-sport kit u sell??

i ask because i think the s70r is already lowered at the factory, so would your springs lower it even further or keep it the same heaight i.e are the spring u sell only for cars which are a standard height to begin with.

i want to go 30mm lower at least if possible and most importantly without ruining the ride too much, any ideas?? cheers

Jan 3rd, 2004, 10:51	#1
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Springs Has anyone fitted lowering springs to thier T5/T5R, just wondered how easy it was and do the rear shocks have to be replaced? (As i have self leveling on the rear) Any help would be appreciated.. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Jan 3rd, 2004, 11:35	#2
RedR Guest Location:	RE: Springs The jobs fairly simple, it all depends on what experience you have, and what tools you have at your disposal. I'm not sure about the issue with self levellers, but there is a post on here somewhere that discusses fitting non-self levelling springs, with self leveller shocks, and it does improve handling. Regards Nigel 855R

Jan 3rd, 2004, 11:42	#3
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Today 02:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	RE: Springs You can fit just the front pair of lowered & uprated springs to your car and leave the rear self-levelling in place. It will tend to give the car a very slight nose-down attitude which loooks quite good. If you want to replace the self levelling then you have to change to normal dampers plus full set of springs. I can supply a half set of springs at 50% of the price you will find on my website. Regards, Don.Norchi. www.kalmar-union.com

Jan 3rd, 2004, 12:10	#4
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Springs With there being so many speed ramps about doesnt lowering a T5 mean you will have problems hitting them? Also I parked up the other day and the front spoiler just cleared a standard height kerb. Again there maybe problems if the car is lowered. Simon

Jan 3rd, 2004, 22:45	#5
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	RE: Springs Thanks for the help guys, I've already ordered a full set of springs which should be arriving monday. I have all the tools needed to do the job. As for the speed bumps and curbs I already hit most of them :) so a few more won't make much diffrence...lol....Will let you all know how i get on with leaving the standard self leveling shocks on the rear with the uprated/lowering springs. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Jan 4th, 2004, 10:59	#6
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Today 02:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	RE: Springs Adieu, As I said in my earlier post, when you fit your uprated and lowered rear springs, you will find that the self levelling units react by jacking the rear up. You will have to either leave them off or fit a pair of normal rear dampers. regards, Don.Norchi. kalmar-union.com

Jan 4th, 2004, 15:40	#7
k690bpp Guest Location:	Springs question for DON if i wanted to lower my s70r could i buy the pro-sport kit u sell?? i ask because i think the s70r is already lowered at the factory, so would your springs lower it even further or keep it the same heaight i.e are the spring u sell only for cars which are a standard height to begin with. i want to go 30mm lower at least if possible and most importantly without ruining the ride too much, any ideas?? cheers

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