lowering a V6?

[orkid]

Just wondered if anybody knows if V6 springs are the same as the 16v springs??

Thanks jake.

[hotrodjay]

Im not sure but i wouldnt have thought so think the v6 ones would be a heaver sort due to weight of the car

[orkid]

wasn`t sure if they were the same type of springs or not? I think the v6 ones might just have a different poundage weight but im not sure????

[Mark1]

You will need springs made for a V6, don't use ons for a 16v.

[Maverick]

Yeah you'll probably get away with it, but for legality and safety sake I would say DEFINITELY go with a V6 kit. They are not hard to come by. I bought a set from GMAX myself. Each have their preference, but GMAX do very resonably priced spring/shock kits and my car has been transformed by lowering.

[fatboy_v6]

I looked into lowering my v6 recently and a set of springs to bring it down 35-40 mm only cost about £105 and yes they are different to the 16v to carry the extra weight

[widget]

I just bought an a set of Avo springs as they dropped the least amount (i have a bugger of a drive and live in speed bump city - also didn't want the ride to harsh as do 600 miles a week) - 25mm according to the blurb.

must admit - am very impressed by the handling now - but am a little dissapointed with how they look. hardly seems to have dropped the front at all - but has dropped the back a lot - looks like I've just got something heavy in the boot!

still early days though - am hoping the fronts will settle down after a little more time.

I got new springs as the rear camber was shagged with the old original springs - still not much better with the new ones! (even though drop is allegdely only 25mm)

Graham