Richyp07 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi All,I'm looking for some advice on lowering my deck, its sitting on 17's with 205/40's riding high so I'm after a drop of 30-40mm. I don't want to spend loads in doing this so ideally under £200.Are there any springs any of you can recommend? Will standard MG ZS shocks/springs show any difference in ride height? Would the cheap coilover kits on ebay fit my MC1 as my car is not listed.Wanted to try and get some advice before I get my wallet out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thats a good comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyp07 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for that Tom, your car sits nicely on that setup! I'm still undecided at the moment - I have seen some sets of springs for around the £130 mark.Mine isn't quite as pretty as yours, but want to try and improve her visually on a budget.Losing the arch gaps/clear side repeaters and doing away with the chrome grille and trim are the jobs coming up over the next few weeks, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyp07 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Will these fit on mine? Are they any good?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CIVIC-11-95-02-20001-EJ-EK-MA-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-KIT-INCL-VTI-/221520430982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3393a58786 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roj Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Will these fit on mine? Are they any good?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CIVIC-11-95-02-20001-EJ-EK-MA-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-KIT-INCL-VTI-/221520430982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3393a58786 They will fit but they're going to be very low in the rear even at the highest setting. Might be an issue with you being on 17s. Nice colour by the way! Painting the chrome black will improve the looks 100 times over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Have to agree mg stuff Is great on a budget. I was sceptical but recently fitted on my deck and its firm yet comfyish. And handling is far better. Lower but practical. Bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyp07 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 I will keep an eye out for an MG setup I think and see how she sits. I was going to paint the wheels up anyway as they are not it the best nick and hoping that going black will hide most of the marks at a glance.Thanks for the advice, will put some pics up when its done... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Looking good so far mate. Sweet colour too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyp07 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Progress was stumped for a while due to a seized rear caliper which was replaced along with pads. Do you think I would I get away with 1.8 MG ZS shocks with -30mm springs fitted with my 17's not rubbing like mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah as Tom says mate, you'll probably need the arches rolled. Can't see it not rubbing without some arch work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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