body kit or lowered

[Krakey]

hey guys i was just wondering what are your opinions on either putting a full xr50 body kit on my car (costing over 2k) or having it lowered a bit? at the moment i am leaning toward lowering it because of the price and the advantages that it gives to the car, ie handling.

any opinions much appreciated

Krakey

[StealthAu]

I'd be lowering it. They look ok as it is without a kit.

[GK]

I'd be lowering it first for sure. I'd go the kit later on, after you've sussed out the numerous options available.

GK

[BFD83]

yeh definitely lowering it first man!

[AU2PWR]

Lower it dude ..

[Pistonbroke]

Go low. It will look great without a body kit. However it wont the other way round...

[aye you]

lowering, one less urban AU 4x4 will make the rest of us look that bit better

[Dezza]

Definately lowering. Lowered cars without bodykits look good. Kitted cars with stock suspension look crap. Ideally lowered with bodykit is the way to go.

btw krakey, I had the same avatar on another forum, but mine was animated. Hypnotoad ftw!

[Krakey]

yea im set on lowering it now. I went to repco today for a quote on king springs shocks and coils and they quoted me $777. Is it just me or is this a little.....well high?

haha yea Dezza! all hail hypnotoad!

Krakey

[AU2PWR]

VERY HIGH ..

My Superlows all around only cost $450 !

[WoodysXR6]

Yeah slam it down forsure.

[Krakey]

i thought it was a bit high..... The reason the guy said it was so expensive was because of the irs. AU2PWR are your superlows irs?

[AU2PWR]

Nope , Live Axle .. IRS shouldnt Be that much Expensive ..

[Krakey]

hmmm damn repco and your deciet.........

[AU2PWR]

Better off going to Like a Performance Shop and getting them to get the parts in at cost , and stuff ,,

[Krakey]

yea true that but only problem is is that performance shops are few and far between out here in the country sticks.... might have to do a trip up to melb. Has anyone bought irs king springs recently and for how much?

Krakey

[Oo_xrsx_oO]

I put a set of lovells superlows and koni reds to match for around $1K and there is no comparison to how it used to handle and looks 10x better to boot

[V3RSAC3]

mate, i wouldn't pay over $350 for it to be done thats King springs and installed ... i'd look at bob jane t-marts, or anything that u have over in Vic like that!

[sly]

Originally Posted by AU2PWR

VERY HIGH ..

My Superlows all around only cost $450 !

Originally Posted by v3rsac3

mate, i wouldn't pay over $350 for it to be done thats King springs and installed ... i'd look at bob jane t-marts, or anything that u have over in Vic like that!

Check his post again fellas... the quote from Repco included shocks not just the coils. Once you allow 3-400 for the shocks the price for the springs is at least in the ballpark. They may be cheaper elsewhere but they're not outrageously expensive.

krakey if you want the full handling advantages of lowering you need to fit the shocks to match the shorter springs. And I'd have the caster & camber checked at the next wheel alignment to see if an adjustable camber/caster kit is needed.

[fipcee]

Hiya Krakey I notice that your car is an XR6, I had mine lowered for $400 bucks at Bob Jane because they looked up the standard XR6 shocks and the book stated that they are fine for lowering. I must admit that I didn't go superlows, just lowered it a further inch. IMO have a chat with a suspension specialist (obviously you could do that over the phone) and see what they have to say. I originally went to Pedders and whilst they tried to sell me the "whole package" they also confirmed that the XR6 shocks are fine. So thanks to an interest free credit card my car was lowered with new tyres and mags.

[Krakey]

Originally Posted by fipcee

Hiya Krakey I notice that your car is an XR6, I had mine lowered for $400 bucks at Bob Jane because they looked up the standard XR6 shocks and the book stated that they are fine for lowering. I must admit that I didn't go superlows, just lowered it a further inch. IMO have a chat with a suspension specialist (obviously you could do that over the phone) and see what they have to say. I originally went to Pedders and whilst they tried to sell me the "whole package" they also confirmed that the XR6 shocks are fine. So thanks to an interest free credit card my car was lowered with new tyres and mags.

hey fipcee i have been reading up on this option as well and i have read that the ride quality is rather poor and is pretty much stiff as a....
Have you found this on your car or have just putting the springs on been fine?

Krakey

[fipcee]

Originally Posted by Krakey

hey fipcee i have been reading up on this option as well and i have read that the ride quality is rather poor and is pretty much stiff as a....
Have you found this on your car or have just putting the springs on been fine?

Krakey

Hiya Krakey,
The ride is a bit rough (particularly here in BrisVegas with the roads the way they are) however never having had a car lowered before I cannot accuratley comment on just "how" rough. Mate I'm 40 yrs old and ex Army/sporty person so I carry a few injuries and frankly I don't feel any aches or pains . Been lowered for about 18 months now and I haven't noticed any excess rattles that you could expect if the car was getting knocked around. I guess you get what you pay for Krakey but I am very happy with the ride and the handling. The only time I really notice the rough ride is when I have a full tank of petrol and four people in the car. I suppose it comes down to your budget. Mate with a lazy grand in the sky rocket I'd go the whole hog but I really cannot complain, you just learn where the pot holes are Good luck with your decision.

[Krakey]

Can i try just the springs and then if i decide later on to go the shocks as well can i put them on without any troubles?

Krakey

[fipcee]

Originally Posted by Krakey

Can i try just the springs and then if i decide later on to go the shocks as well can i put them on without any troubles?

Krakey

Mate I would see no reason why not, that was my original plan but as previously stated I am happy with my current set up. Having said that I have nearly 85000kms on the clock so will be thinking about changing the shocks resonably soon anyway and I WILL look at the "better" option. The way I see it I have spent the 400 bucks 18mths ago so am over that pain of the purchase so now I will only need to find an additional 300 or so and will have the whole set up. I am not that mechanically minded so I"m certain others on this forum will set you straight if I'm wrong but I see no reason why it should be a hassle to do what you suggested, have a crack at the springs, if not happy bung in the shocks down the track. At least the springs will have time to settle.
Cheers, Fipcee

[matt9889]

i got mine lowered at pedders, they put new springs in all around and new rear shortened shocks in aswell as a check on all the other components and a wheel alignment for around $750. The pedders guy wasn't talking much more $$$ for an irs setup so $800 fitted with new rear shocks is an alright benchmark i'd say. handles awesom too.

[Krakey]

damn looks like i have some saving to do haha. Also i am contemplating putting 18" rims on later in the year so how much would a 1 inch wheel increase change the suspension setup?

Krakey

[AU2PWR]

Lots , it will chuck the Alignment , Camber and Toe out heaps .. I Scrubbed 2 Brand new Kumhos out in 2 months .. the outer was New , inner was wire !

[Krakey]

haha ok well looks like im gonna be saving for a while before i can get this done then. BA XR8 rims are looking good atm to replace my 17" AU1 xr8 rims but money is always has to be the problem doesnt it! sure makes me a sad panda.

Krakey

[Elks]

Forget the bigger rims. Lower it. Once it's sitting low you wont need to fill the wheel arches. Cheeper to do and Cheaper to run.