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Joel
30-03-2007, 17:29
My Mate, wants a set for a 1.4 rt, is the suspension struts the same as that off Valver, so cud he buy lowered springs off a Valver?

Clio_GTT
30-03-2007, 17:52
lowering springs from a 16v would make it LOW -35mm 16v springs would probably drop the car 60-70mm

Joel
30-03-2007, 19:43
Im asking would lowering springs off a valver fit an RT ok?

donsrno1
30-03-2007, 20:00
I might be able to sell you some pretty soon, with front shocks (brand new shocks, but used springs though in good condition) as well at a very good price. They would be 54mm spacing.

If you would be interested drop me a PM, it would be samg1988 selling them but just PM me and I will speak to him about it as I'm not sure he's on here much.

Joel
30-03-2007, 20:24
The Question isnt answered, he's Kinda sorted a set

will a set of 50-60mm springs fitted to a Valver, fit the RT suspension struts ok??

donsrno1
30-03-2007, 20:41
think so. Don't know how much it will lower it by though.

Justin..
30-03-2007, 20:42
They'll but give like a 100mm drop almost on an RT :shock:

donsrno1
30-03-2007, 20:54
They'll but give like a 100mm drop almost on an RT :shock:

Its hard to say though as although valvers are 35mm lower as standard I would imagine the 16v lump is a fair bit heavier so you won't quite see as much of a drop on the RT as 100mm.

Justin..
30-03-2007, 20:56
Key word in my last post 'almost'

u33db
02-04-2007, 15:55
Donsrno1 is right - the weight difference complicates things.

-35mm 16v springs will be no lower than -55mm non 16v springs on an RT.

-50mm 16v springs will give the same ride height as -35mm 16v on an RT as the poundage is heigher

Tested on a 1.2..

JJsRT
02-04-2007, 16:05
I'm selling a full -55mm sus kit for an RT... :lol:

Joel
02-04-2007, 20:34
How much u after?

:roll:

Joel
02-04-2007, 20:35
Donsrno1 is right - the weight difference complicates things.

-35mm 16v springs will be no lower than -55mm non 16v springs on an RT.

-50mm 16v springs will give the same ride height as -35mm 16v on an RT as the poundage is heigher

Tested on a 1.2..

I am confused... :oops:

s0 35mm 16v springs will give me 50mm drop on my 1.2????

u33db
02-04-2007, 20:51
Yes basically - any 16v lowering springs won't drop it any further than the lowest non 16v kit.

Remember tho 16vs are lower anyway....bottom line you ain't going to get an RT as low as a 16v on springs without using coilovers.

Joel
02-04-2007, 20:59
So hes best off going for -35mm ones on his 1.4 RT?

Which Will Make the car roughly 50-55mm drop?

Sorry if im sounding dumb :lol: :oops:

Justin..
02-04-2007, 21:02
reading what he put -55mm ones would be the same hieght but a harder ride/ thats what i'd go for

Joel
02-04-2007, 21:41
Hi all im Joel's friend, (James) after reading this Thread i shall go for -35mm springs has anyone got any for sale?

P.S i shall my own account when i get home thanks

ollie16v
03-04-2007, 08:55
If you buy eibach springs they supply the same ones as whats fitted to the 16v. I had these and there spot on, lower about 30mm.

f15h
23-04-2007, 12:50
donsrno1 - have you still got the shocks and springs for sale, If so what are they and how much would you want for em.

Cheers