harsh ft suspension

goose · Unread post by **goose** » 29 Apr 2004, 00:14

the front of my zx 16v has been lowered -55mm on springs alone
so i get nice handling yet a comfortable ride. its been done now for about 3 months but lately ive noticed a deterioration in the ride and a little bit of knocking wen the front rises on take off and dips on stoping!! does anyone know of this??

edd001 · Unread post by **edd001** » 29 Apr 2004, 00:22

could be bushes or it could just be that the springs are not sitting right.

NickB · Unread post by **NickB** » 29 Apr 2004, 04:48

Either the struts(shock-absorbers) have started to go, or its the droplinks. But which? This is always the problem, can be an expensive guessing game. Droplinks are cheaper and easier to fit.

Patxi · Unread post by **Patxi** » 29 Apr 2004, 14:34

If the shocks are still a citroën part, could be it.
When a suspension is lowered, the shocks should be changed to accomodate the "new" suspension travel zone. Otherwise, they will wear out ver rapidly...

VisaGTi16v · Unread post by **VisaGTi16v** » 29 Apr 2004, 15:56

lowering a car that much bits a lot more strain on other bits as well like the driveshafts, lower arm bushes etc