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What springs for better handling but no lowering? #1528047 03/03/2015 00:47 03/03/2015 00:47
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,241 Anywhere that has roads W Welformed OP Forum is my life
Welformed OP Forum is my life W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,241 Anywhere that has roads	I need some badly, but I can't have anything lower as there are a million speed humps I need to traverse (and my tow hook is already dangling). But naturally looking for something that will improve handling if possible. Any suggestions? A 340Bhp, 300lb/ft powered thread hijacker

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528055 03/03/2015 08:54 03/03/2015 08:54
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,387 Staffordshire Nigel Forum veteran
Nigel Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,387 Staffordshire	Keep standard springs and fit slightly uprated shocks (or even brand new standard shocks - they'll be MUCH better than the originals)

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528211 04/03/2015 14:55 04/03/2015 14:55
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,241 Anywhere that has roads W Welformed OP Forum is my life
Welformed OP Forum is my life W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,241 Anywhere that has roads	Are you talking different standard shocks as in Fiat have redesigned them or have a newer version that fit? A 340Bhp, 300lb/ft powered thread hijacker

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528224 04/03/2015 16:34 04/03/2015 16:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst Begbie ex El Presidente
Begbie ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst	Originally Posted by Welformed Are you talking different standard shocks as in Fiat have redesigned them or have a newer version that fit? Just brand new shocks from Fiat. Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528227 04/03/2015 17:07 04/03/2015 17:07
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Trappy Club member 7306 Forum is my life Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,408 Essex	Bilstein B6 dampers Uprated ARB New standard springs Decent tyres Strut brace (assuming you have one anyway F**** b**** thing...

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528327 05/03/2015 09:25 05/03/2015 09:25
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mihai7645 Unregistered M	As I want to do the same thing as the OP, I was researching for better springs and shock absorbers with no lowering and found these: Shocks rear and springs front and rear. For the front shocks will these fit? I'm guessing not, in this case, would a standard Monroe shock be ok? or is there some other brand that would last longer or be better?

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528334 05/03/2015 09:36 05/03/2015 09:36
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glenn1960 Unregistered G	I used excel coils and shocks and had no problem with them at all [ does what it says on the can ]...best check with them by email giving reg number/model etc or by calling them on Phone:01242 239933.

Re: What springs for better handling but no lowering? [Re: Welformed] #1528336 05/03/2015 09:40 05/03/2015 09:40
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glenn1960 Unregistered G	or these guys, bit more expensive but reliable. alternativeautos stephen brooke woodlands ,thunderbridge lane thunderbridge, kirkburton huddersfiled West Yorkshire HD8 0PX United Kingdom Phone:01484\|865086 Email:panterasteve@btinternet.com