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[timb551]

Im going to lower my 16v XR2i. I was thinking of -60mm on G-MAX shocks and springs. Ive got a few of questions.

Firstly does this sound like a good idea ?

Secondly ive heard you cannot replace after market shocks individually, so if one goes wrong i have to replace them all.

And lastly would brand new standard shocks cope with -60mm springs?

cheers everyone

[phils_wicked]

should be ok mate, personaly i wouldnt lower a car that far on standard shocks, but if u buy urself the spring/damper package ull be fine.

You might be able to buy individual dampers/springs direct from the manufacturer.

What size are ur wheels? any arch work done?

[bassboy]

60mm drop looks sweet on nething m8 BUT u have to make sure u defo aviod things like pot holes in the middle of the road etc! oh and u might have to watch how many people u have in the car as well!

As for the replaceing shocks question, yes u can replace shock indiviually, or if not one at a time, then u have to buy them in pairs...

shocks wise, ur best changing to uprated shortened shocks as the other ones will bottom out toooooooo quick!

hope this helps

bassboy

[Mexi]

u can get g-max shockers separately mate so no worries there

[timb551]

Cheers guys.

No work done yet, the car has turned into a project car. Im wanting to put it on 16's so hopefully that will be mangeable.

The car will be off the road for about a year, when i will have £1k to spend on engine mods and the suspension.

Tim

[timb551]

Oh yeah, what are G-MAX like?

They seem to be the only company offering a -60mm drop with shocks and springs?!

any ideas

[phils_wicked]

ive heard that there ok mate, using PI myself, if u want a -60mm drop from another manufacturer but dont see them advertised try phoning them.

[timb551]

Ive got a quote for G-Max -60mm shocks and springs for £199.

I didnt think that was to bad.

[timb551]

Just another thing i thought about. Has anyone else got there car lowered 60mm on 16s, just a bit worried that i wont be able to drive anywhere cause the bottom of the car will be on the ground

[Fezzy Turbo]

Lowering your car -60mm on 16's will mean you need to get your arches done, i get rubbing on 15's.

I use Spax PSX kit and it has lowered my car by -60mm.

Do not use std shocks when lowering that low, you will knacker the shocks in no time.

[timb551]

Cheers Fezzy

I have decided to go for a -40mm drop to compromise.

Could someone tell me what sort of BHP figures ill be expecting from these mods.

2.0 litre Throttle Body
Cam
Chip
Exhaust
De-Cat Pipe
Induction Kit.

cheers

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[MuttleyMcLad]

I also own a 16 xr2i, and i am contemplating which size wheels and how far to drop it 2! I also have similar engine mods in mind, what wheels u got on at the moment??

[SiFi]

Where was that quote for £199 from m8? I need some!

[timb551]

Evening lads. The quote was from Larkspeed so get purchasing

Ive got 14" Fox 1 wheels at the moment. Dont look to bad but fancy a bit bigger and a few more spokes. Something like OZ Superleggara (or however its spelt) at least that style. Maybe not OZ's cause they cost a mint but someting similar.

[zetec69]

Anyone fancy a spax psx shock and spring kit -60mm?????? I'm selling mine. only covered 1.5k before the car was written off. Perfect condition but needs one new front shock (around £35 new from the fiesta centre). Looking for about £90.

Cheers

Brad

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