New springs fitted

[Spock1]

My C was fitted with Kingsprings this morning by the guys out at Toperformance in Vermont. It's a 40mm drop and man what a difference it makes. The stance is much more aggresive even with the stock wheels.

For those who are interested, the original bump stops had to be replaced with shorter ones in order to avoid constant bottoming out. The guys did a great job and I'd be happy to recommend them if anyone else is considering lowered springs.

[AussieHemi]

Originally Posted by Spock1

My C was fitted with Kingsprings this morning by the guys out at Toperformance in Vermont. It's a 40mm drop and man what a difference it makes. The stance is much more aggresive even with the stock wheels.

For those who are interested, the original bump stops had to be replaced with shorter ones in order to avoid constant bottoming out. The guys did a great job and I'd be happy to recommend them if anyone else is considering lowered springs.

Hey Spock1,
I just work in Ringwood so maybe i should check these guys out. How much did it cost you? I will be keeping the stock wheels for a while too but i want to drop it as soon as i get it. How does it ride now? Its not too low that it scrapes over speed humps or anything is it? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated !
Cheers,
Shane

[Spock1]

Hey Shane,

I work in Box Hill, we should hook up some time.

They charged me $602 with the replacement bump stops. They said it was very much like working on a BA Falcon (is that a good or a bad thing??)

It's definitely a firmer ride but it doesn't scrape over speed humps. I've found I have to take the humps a little slower now but that's the same with all the cars that I've had lowered. It corners flatter too.
You'll need to be careful as you pull up to kerbs when you're parking head on as the lower front will definitely hit. Once again this issue is the same for all lowered cars.

One thing I'm going to do is talk to the Toperformance guys about replacement shocks to compliment the lowered springs. In reality replacing the springs is really only half the job. The shocks are still calibrated for the travel of the original springs so to complete the job properly you should really change both. One step at a time though. I'll probably do it when I fit my new wheels.

[AussieHemi]

Originally Posted by Spock1

Hey Shane,

I work in Box Hill, we should hook up some time.

They charged me $602 with the replacement bump stops. They said it was very much like working on a BA Falcon (is that a good or a bad thing??)

It's definitely a firmer ride but it doesn't scrape over speed humps. I've found I have to take the humps a little slower now but that's the same with all the cars that I've had lowered. It corners flatter too.
You'll need to be careful as you pull up to kerbs when you're parking head on as the lower front will definitely hit. Once again this issue is the same for all lowered cars.

One thing I'm going to do is talk to the Toperformance guys about replacement shocks to compliment the lowered springs. In reality replacing the springs is really only half the job. The shocks are still calibrated for the travel of the original springs so to complete the job properly you should really change both. One step at a time though. I'll probably do it when I fit my new wheels.

I get my car mid April so will definitely have to hook up after that!

Thanks for all that info mate - its great. I would love to see your car and check out the job they have done and how good it looks . PM me and i'll give you my number and we can maybe arrange a time convenient for you so as i can check it out. Let me know.
Cheers,
Shane