Lowering springs ...

[Dan1971]

20-30mm

For my Mk2 diesel, but 180 ones fit too I think and I've not got pots of dosh either - but if you've got some in the shed, drop me a line.

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[Dan1971]

When searching - are 180 springs compatible ?

[Ritchy]

i believe so yes, weight was the factor and believe the l and kv6 are similar weights

[Dan1971]

i believe so yes, weight was the factor and believe the l and kv6 are similar weights

Cheers Ritchy ..... And - is it the springs or the shocks that change the ride comfort / bumpiness ?

[ZS Phil]

i believe so yes, weight was the factor and believe the l and kv6 are similar weights

I can confirm this, I have motobuild springs on my TD and it sits exactly like a 180 would with the same springs. Standard TD / 180 dampers are identical acording to the part numbers on Rimmer bros website so you have nothing to worry about. As far as I know if you want a 35mm drop then motobuild is the only way to go. I havnt noticed any change in comfort or handling for that matter, not that I throw it about. Asthetically though it looks the nuts.

[Mr ZS180]

Does anyone know who makes the Motobodge springs?

Everything they do is rebranded with their stickers and the price bumped up!

I would like to go lower but refuse to give them my money unless it's unavoidable!

[petet16]

Rumour has it they are Koni, but having used a set I very much doubt that

[Mr ZS180]

Rumour has it they are Koni, but having used a set I very much doubt that

Knowing them they're probably Jamex or something, and meant for another car.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

You have PM Dan. ;)

[gsinclairzs]

I think that the 180/diesel springs are just standard mgr springs cut by moto-build. The 110/120 types they sell are made by p.i. and are actually for the civic.

[ZS Phil]

I think that the 180/diesel springs are just standard mgr springs cut by moto-build. The 110/120 types they sell are made by p.i. and are actually for the civic.

lol yeh they are standard springs which have been cut and an extra two coils put in them, how does that work you may ask? Well the simple answer is it doesnt and there is not a chance my motobuild springs are cut standard springs. From somebody who has actually owned, fitted and driven on motobuild springs I can assure you they are not cut nor have I had any other problems with them.

[gsinclairzs]

I too have owned, fitted and driven on moto-build springs. Never again.

[ZS Phil]

I too have owned, fitted and driven on moto-build springs. Never again.

Well obviously I cant talk for the 4 pot petrol ones they sell, if you say they arent up to much then Im sure you are right. All Im saying is the 180 ones cannot be cut standard springs because they have more coils in them than standard, the fronts taper towards the top as they should and the bottoms are correctly wound so that the last coil is flat.

[gsinclairzs]

I ended up replacing my rears with the black type which are for the diesel/180. I cant complain as they lowered the car nicely. Dont have a problem with them at all. I just heard in another post that they were cut. I'm just a little annoyed with moto-build selling me honda parts at a premium which dont fit my car.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

So would the only springs worth bothering about for the 110/120
Be the Xpower ones ?

[gsinclairzs]

So would the only springs worth bothering about for the 110/120
Be the Xpower ones ?

Probably those or custom jobs, although I hear that the xpower ones dont actually lower the car that much.