suspension check... Lanos

Rodd1s · Post by **Rodd1s** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:09 am

just a quick check, before I buy anything...

I'm looking to lower my Lanos hatch, and am I right in thinking that aftermarket Astra Mk2/ Kadett E/Nexia (as these are all the same car) springs will fit directly onto the lanos?

Rodd1s · Post by **Rodd1s** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:04 pm

can anyone confirm this?

i need to know, cos im bored of the Lanos rolling like a Bedford Rascal around corners. lol that and it looks so much better a few mm lower.

jidasas · Post by **jidasas** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:54 pm

Eibach, B&G, Intrax and several other companies make springs specifically for the lanos.

Jimmy

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:18 am

Yes, the suspension (springs/shocks) are interchangable. And also you will have much larger selection if you look into the assortment for Astra Mk2 GTE

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:41 am

any body heared of merwede company? saw a set for a lanos here made by this company and they cost some 170USD... any comments?

MMamdouh

Rodd1s · Post by **Rodd1s** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:09 am

@jidasas: i know there are several companies that make springs/dampers specifically for the lanos, but they are hard to find.

@GsiTrubo: thanks for the tip. I've found quite a few suspension upgrades packs for the Mk2 GTE.

my mate Will has his mk2-nova GTE engine'd-astra dropped by 90mm, and with the front splitter it only sits an inch or 2 off the ground.

then there's Jamie's mk3 golf...

...and thats not even adjustable suspension, nor airbags - just plain LOW!

EDIT: in case anyone's wondering, the splitter on the Astra is off a Golf VR6.

jidasas · Post by **jidasas** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:06 pm

If you like any of the springs I listed I could get you a quote incuding shipping to the UK...I didn't look to see where you were located the first time I posted. I know a shop down the road from me can get the b&g's for 199 US dollars installed. plus shipping you'd probably be better off going with someone in your own country though. I think the Intrax were 179 without installation and they are a 1.5 inch drop.

Jimmy

Rodd1s · Post by **Rodd1s** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:30 am

thanx, jidasas, but i found springs from germany for £62, which is around $120 i think.
and they are 40mm lower. also found 60mm lower springs for £92.