(G) Lowering Sei Sporting 40mm

I want to lower my Sei Sporting (completely standard SPI) with 40mm uprated springs.
Im getting my local garage to fit them. Will this work ok on the standard wheels/tyres already on car? Do i need to know anything else? Would i need shorter shockers? I dont want to spend too much and just want a firmer, better ride.
Also, are the Springs on www.tuning.co.uk any good cause thats where i was gonna order from?
thanks
M

As long as they fit the bump stops the dampers should survive, but you are not getting a matched suspension. The frequency of the new springs will be different.

The new springs will fit with the existing wheel/tyre combo.

Cheers

D

what are the bump stops??

rubber thingies that cushion the suspension when at full travel. If that makes sense to you

the frequency?

also, i know the ride will be stiffer, but how much stiffer should i expect? Should i also expect rubbing, grinding using 40mm lower springs? I was gonna go for 60mm but quickly put off reading previous threads.

thanks

just bought them online for £67 inc vat + postage. But how much should i expect to pay for the fitting in local garage?
cheers

Not too much but time is expensive.. an hour maybe 2 labour at most i'd expect, so depending on location £50-£60 an hour

cheers, what i expected.

will work just fine on standard alloys and with standard shocks. No rubbing at all mate. I have -40mm springs on and no catching and hold up fine on the shocks.

Only problem i found is the handbrake cable gets snagged at the back suspension, so need a metal cable really, or some type of protective sleeve. Make the car look 100% better though!!

ROss

Get a firm quote first. It's a pretty easy DIY job (see the guide) and the special tools you need will set you back less than £20.

any pics of your lowered Sei mate?

any pics of your lowered Sei mate?

also, can you better explain where the handbbrake cable might get snagged.

im pretty novice mate. Can change sparks/leads etc but dont think i'd be up to this. Do i not need spring compressor etc? I dont have aworkshop and i saw pics before that a vice is needed. Dont even have a vice (nevermind a workshop or bench!!)
cheers mate

PMd you some pics mate. I did it on my driveway with no vice or table etc. Was my first go at something like that!

The hbrake cable got snagged when the suspension is fully compressed by the actually mount on the bottom. No big deal though, doesnt bottom out......that often

tried to PM you mate, you need to wipe some messages first !

so how easy is it. do you have a quick guide on how to fit the springs?

your pics look very good BTW