Styling Lowering springs.........

[DORSETVDUBSTER]

Hi Guys,

Any idea where I can purchase some -40mm lowering springs for a 2003 multipla?

I've found Cobra and Pi springs but they only lower by 30mm and there appears to be a big gap in the arches!!!

I've read that Eibach springs lower by 40mm but I can't find any online and I'm not going to pay dealer prices!!!!

Thanks in advance

Scotty

 

[JTDman]

I think Novitec do some but unsure on hight tbh, you selling the 30mm ones?

 

[DORSETVDUBSTER]

I havent bought any -30mm springs, I was just commenting on how much gap there is in the arches!!!

Any other ideas as to where I can find some -40mm springs?

 

[DORSETVDUBSTER]

I've bit the bullet and bought some -30mm springs as couldn't find the 40mm springs anywhere!!

Any advice regarding fitment, do I need any special tools or will a socket set and spring compressors suffice?

 

[JTDman]

cannot see why not but suspect your the only one on here even debating springs so answers may not be of much use.

 

[el greco]

i know it's an old post but did you fit lowering springs in the end?

I'm looking for same and cobra/PI are the only ones available - i'm not sure about the Cobra ones, eg the fronts...
Standard springs - 4.22 coils, 13.6mm wire, 444mm released length
Cobra springs - 5 coils, thicker wire, 360mm released length

 

[Unclechuchu]

I fitted TA-Technix springs to my 03 Multipla last weekend. I was looking for the Eibach springs, but as I couldn't find any I bought the TA-Technix. So far I'm positively surprised. They are a bit stiffer than original, but not that much. The car sits better though the corners, but is still comfortable enough. Curious on how it behaves with 6 people in it on these springs.

The original springs are extremely long when fully released. I can't see why, as that means they are compressed a lot when mounted on the damper. Maybe this could be one of the reasons for the front springs failing so often. They are so long that I had issues with the spring compressors - they didn't release enough. So I wouldn't be to concerned about the difference in length on the original springs vs lowering springs. If you're interested I could post some pictures of my Multi, so you see how it looks on TA-Technix springs and 17".

 

[QinteQ]

They are long, even with 4 compressors doing the job it was not easy. yes I'd like to see pics on lowered 17"

 

[el greco]

Pix? yes please...

I went for 205x55's on 16" alloys:

//uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/multiplaowners/photos/album/1967630487/pic/list

so I can't go too low...30mm is about as much as I want.

Can't find these springs on UK site - did you get them from Germany? Do they sit ok with standard dampers or did you get shorter ones as well?

 

[Unclechuchu]

A couple of pics from today:

I'm running 205/45.17, the original dimension on 17's. I'm using standard shocks, doesn't seem to be an issue. The height difference isn't that much, it's just enough.

 

[ggorenc]

Great pictures and of course Multipla!!:worship:

What are those alu wheels (brand..)?

 

[Unclechuchu]

Thanks for the kind words.

They are Compomotive TH2, 7,5x17. Same as on Delta Integrale Evo. Or, it's the same as most people run on their Evo's, as the original are magnesium Speedline Montecarlo. 500-600£ is a bit much for one wheel.

 

[el greco]

Very very nice!

IMHO probably a little too low-pro for our sh*ite Uk roads, so I went for 205x55 R16"s...ended up with Fox alloys:

...but seeing how these Compotive's look on your Multi, and they come in size 7"x16" (correct offset, I presume), perhaps I should have done some more window shopping!

Incidentally, my speedo was always on the optimistic side. But with the new wheels & tyre combo the rolling radius is a little bit more than standard, and now my speedo is spot on (quite handy because, since my JTD motor has been Angel Tune'd to 155bhp it is a little more well, eager).

 

[ggorenc]

Thanks for the kind words.

They are Compomotive TH2, 7,5x17. Same as on Delta Integrale Evo. Or, it's the same as most people run on their Evo's, as the original are magnesium Speedline Montecarlo. 500-600£ is a bit much for one wheel.

Thanks!

 

[el greco]

I found the Eibach Pro kit for the Multi.

http://www.haloperformance.com/air filters/induction kits/details/6935-101
or
http://www.l-m.co.uk/productpages/eibach3fiat.html
or
http://www.superspeed-racelook.com/...wering-springs-Fiat-Multipla-186::301063.html

Mind you, from other posts in this Forum, I'm a little concerned about the 40mm+ ride height drop and rock-hard ride...