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Old 25-03-2014, 01:34 PM
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Default Kilen lowering springs

Anybody used them? The apex springs I ordered are on back order. I can get kilen easily, I've fitted plenty of standard kilen springs over the years.
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Fitted them today, so far.so good, car sits a bit higher than previously on the gmax. It feels a lot more forgiving over general road defects etc.
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What drop did you go for mate? Any pics? And are you using standard shocks?
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-35mm springs will find a piccie later. Gmax shocks, box for springs says you can use standard shocks.

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Anything is better than Gmax Stu! lol
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it drives a lot nicer, the gmax springs are a bit harsh, shocks seem better with the new springs. Koni's one day.
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anypics yet mate?
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I don't have a pic of it on new springs from the side on, hope this one helps.
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cheers mate thats sitting nice think il order them with new standard shocks
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HI Stu, I know this is an old post now, but can you advise which kit you bought?

They have the 922401 kit which states it lowers an RS Turbo by 35mm, or they have the 922404 kit which lowers a 1.1 by 35mm and an XR3i by 20mm,
I dont want to go too low and have to do the job twice,
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Pretty sure I ordered the set for 35mm on a Rs turbo.
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Sweet, thanks Stu, Your cabby looks well tasty, great job
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I have these on mine - fitted them but not dropped it to the floor. Will update in coming weeks.
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Ive gone for some apex -30 springs as the Kilen ones are not available currently, Ill see how i get on with them. When i rebuild the car i used all new RS turbo parts including KYB springs that i cross referenced against the microcat etc, but the car sits so high, its alomst 155mm from top edge of rim to under edge of front wing.
It just rolls about , but i must admit, its nice and smooth
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