Lowering springs for MK1 75 - what's out there?

[Ravinder]

Hi guys

Considering the option of getting lowering springs for the 75 later in the year. What are the options out there? I want something that will be as close as possible to standard in terms of stiffness and handling but obviously want it lower then standard height, especially as it will be going on 17s to avoid it looking like a 4x4. Appreciated. Ravinder

[Walter]

Try H&R lowering springs ,bit more expensive but quality, you can buy from Germany cheaper than UK

[doopydug]

Just fitted a set for Coups - he supplied them and is very happy with the effect

[Ravinder]

Did coups get h&r springs? Anyone with these fitted? Ok standard shocks? How is the ride and height?

[Coups]

Originally Posted by Ravinder

Did coups get h&r springs? Anyone with these fitted? Ok standard shocks? How is the ride and height?

Hi Ravinder, they weren't H&R springs (too expensive!) and can't remember what they were.....started with an R? I'm at work just now, the box is still in the garage so I'll have a nosey and let you know later. I'll be across early doors at the Tayport bash if you'd like a look.

The car sits a little lower but not by all that much as I expected, it rides very well with only a little bit of a loss in smoothness but the handling improvements have more than made up for it. Standard shocks. Mind you the fitting of 2 new strut top bearings may well have had an effect..... Doopydugs mechanic (Ben) said they were well shot.

I went for a drop of 40mm front, 30mm rear. I'll post before and after photo's tomorrow along with the manufacturer.

You're not far from Ians garage in Kirkcaldy and if, like me, you'd prefer an experienced professional to work with your springs I can highly recomend his outfit. Excellent pricing and the added bonus of a beautiful V6 Connie SE courtesy car.

[suzublu]

I fitted Eibach Pro springs, progressive so they offer a smoother, but stiffer ride, handles well, down 30mm to remove the huge wheel arch gap. Stance is great, unfortunately for you Rav, NLA Try and find progressive springs, they'll give you what you need

[Ravinder]

Thanks for your input coups. Appreciate it.

These springs not available any longer? We can swap suzublu....

[Canonite]

I have Apex springs fitted to my ZT, they lowered it by about 25mm.
At first I didn't notice a difference in comfort but the handling and response was really sharpened and as there is less roll you should ensure you run on decent rubber so it grips.

The Apex springs on a 75 drop it 35mm

[Coups]

Originally Posted by Ravinder

Thanks for your input coups. Appreciate it.

These springs not available any longer? We can swap suzublu....

That's me home, checked in the garage and the brand I bought are Direnza. They are an online supplier of performance parts for many vehicles. Their own website no longer lists for Rover but I found them on the well known auction site for a bargain price of £136ish. Brand new sealed from Direnza themselves so can only assume they're clearing old stock lines they no longer have on their own site. Sent from Holland

These are a 'progressive' type which, after some research mostly on here, came out top for ride comfort. I have to agree.

The car sits much better. Loses the big arch without sitting on the deck.