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[skiba_d]

Alrite peeps,
Well my suspension is well and truely shagged. I always thought it had a problem seeing as it was always bouncing all over the gaf but tonight finally proved it. I hit 70 mph along a road which is fairly uneven at one section and my front bumper came crashing down onto the tarmac, i had my sounds thumping and heard it CLEARLY. Anyone my bumpers a gonner as well as my suspension. Anyway, my car is a totally standard red xr2i, nothing done to it apart from the front indicators. Seeing as my suspensions gone im using this as an opportunity to lower the beast. Now, what set-up would you recommend and roughly how much would it cost including fitting. Im thinking of fitting on some 15's/16's in the near future so take this into consideration. Also, do u reckon it would look crap being lowered with the standard xr2i wheel on it? Would i have to tell the annual money grabbing gits?

[Project]

Yes, you should declare any mods, I'm afraid. It may be of some reassurance to know that most crashes won't kill your suspension struts and you may be able to salvage them if it all goes a bit Pete Tong. Not sure that's relevant though...

As regards the suspension, I would always recommend a professionally installed set of coilovers. Avo kit is top notch, I understand, and allows height and rebound adjustment to be carried out.
Failing that, there's little wrong with a good set of rebound-adjustable shocks, and a 30-35mm drop is about ideal for you. You will probably have to trim the arches if you go to, or above, 16"x6.5", but this can all be dealt with at the time of wheel installation.

While you're at it, how about installing a new set of lower arms. These cost around £25 to £30 a piece, depending on where you pick them up, and will improve road holding and any tramlining problems caused by lowering onto flatter profile tyres no end. Make sure they have the same number of rivets holding the lower-arm to spindle carrier ball joint arms in place, either 2 or 3, as the difference denotes a change in longitudinal track length of around 5mm and does tend to have a negative effect on component wear and tear, as well as road holding.

HTH - Al

[zetec69]

Interested in some -35mm chassis dynamics lowering springs on some standard shocks for £90? All in good condition and one of the shocks is near new. Mail me and let me know. Cheers