Tuning Lowering Springs...??

[WhiteBeast]

Hey peeps,

Needing some quick advise...
My Front Driverside spring has snapped and am needing to purchase and get new springs fitted.

I need QUICK advice for:

- Standard 5dr Grand Punto Front Springs??
- Best 30mm Lowering Springs for Front and Back to go for??

Thanks!

 

[ElliottMK2B]

the eibach sportlines get a lot of praise on here, but i think they lower it 50mm. you could always get the eibach pro kit which only lowers 30 or 40mm i think

 

[GrandeBen]

Most on the forum use eibach, but Corsa D springs seem to do the job, I don't know how they compare to the eibach's but they are very good for £62 couldn't fault them

 

[WhiteBeast]

hey guys! cheers for the advise
any chance you could send over some links on ebay...??

 

[GrandeBen]

hey guys! cheers for the advise
any chance you could send over some links on ebay...??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...32?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebf6bc718

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25721f20f2

 

[WhiteBeast]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...32?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebf6bc718

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25721f20f2

cheers bro
i was looking at these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200554878876?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

im guessing these would do the same?? if not better??

 

[GrandeBen]

cheers bro
i was looking at these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200554878876?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

im guessing these would do the same?? if not better??

I would presume same, what's the difference as they are £20 dearer?

 

[WhiteBeast]

Just a quick question... Increasing the diameter size of the rim, so say for example, i have currently 15" hubs on my punto, im wanting to get 17" alloys, does that mean that the wheel + tyre is in turn will be bigger?? gonna be dropping it 40mm i think but i dont yet have the rims to measure properly... so would this work or...??

 

[fingers99]

Unless you use much lower profile tyres, the o/d of the wheel & tyre will be bigger. As well as the possible fitting issues, this will tend to have a negative effect on acceleration on a car which isn't exactly noted for performance.

Some of the tyre/wheel sites have charts.

My guess is that it can be done, but you need to research it carefully.

 

[the rake]

http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm

 

[WhiteBeast]

much appreciate all your help peeps!
just went and orderd these bad boys - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330564242809?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

reviews are good, ride + handeling improves, and 30mm should be okay for 17s

ill get picks up later on this week if they come in time!