Springs or Springs & Uprated Dampers?

[Brown]

For those who have experienced both, is there THAT much of a difference by having the uprated dampers with the springs?

 

I'd rather just pay for some springs and spent the money elsewhere if its not that big of a deal

[kiss my rs]

If ur going for a "Low" drop then uprated shocks should really be bought to match ur new springs. Eg if goin for a drop of say 35-40mm then ur standard shocks should do fine (as long as ur shocks are in reasonable condition !lol) but if going for a 60mm drop then its advised to get shortened uprated shocks.

 

I had my escort lowered 60mm on standard shocks for 7 months and never had one problem! The only one thing was that it was a tad bouncy, but didnt really bother me.

 

Im getting 4 KYB gas shocks for £119 to match my 60mm springs to stiffen up the ride now though.

 

Ben

[Ex-Finesse]

If you're not really bothered about improved handling, get the springs.

 

But if you want looks, without spending too much, buy the -40mm puma springs.

 

If you want the best looks, buy a -60mm kit, which will just so happen to give real good handling

[mrcrisp]

I'd say buy the full kit...I need one, -40mm springs on my standard ford ones, and the were in good nick, the front spring dislodged once, the ride has been nothing but `bouncy`...and frankly now, 18months on, the ride is total shite...which is why I need one!

[Matthew H]

get both,

 

from previous experience, much better