Where to get Springs and Dampers? help please

mcewanslager2k2 · Post by **mcewanslager2k2** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:01 pm

hello

Im looking to upgrade my suspension with new springs and dampers.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to anyone contacts and websites, please.
By the way im in the UK, but its not a big problem.

Any help appreciated

Thankyou

Andy

daewoomofo · Post by **daewoomofo** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:14 pm

what car???

mcewanslager2k2 · Post by **mcewanslager2k2** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:44 pm

oh yea

Its a Lanos 1.4, 97'

thanks

andy

Post by **PrecisionBoost** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:10 am

Good news mate........ the Lanos is based on an Astra MKII chassis.... so you should be able to get replacements for a reasonable price.

I know there are different Astra MKII dampers.... I'd go for the heaviest Astra MKII.... which should be the 2.0L GTE as the Lanos is heavier than the old Astra by roughly 100kg

If you were to put your lanos next to an Astra MKII you'd find that nearly every part of the vehicles drivetrain, suspension and brakes are identical.

You could even do a rear beam conversion.... just buy a GTE rear disk beam and it will bolt right on.

You can upgrade the brakes, transmission ( Lanos has a D16 which is a hydraulic version of the Astra's F16 ), Quaife LSD, you could even drop in a C20LET and 6spd F28 if you wanted.

Post by **Efratech** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:07 am

just what Chris said

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:07 am

Suspension between mk2 Astra and Lanos is identical, except for the front upper strut mounts.

norbie · Post by **norbie** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:47 am

Check out my topic over at Astra-mk2.com

http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9580

I was going to get a kit the other day actually, but only just found out that lowering a car makes the ride worse, I was going to do it because my suspension is awful at the moment but it seems this will make it worse!

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:06 am

lowering your car will not 'make the ride worse' mate.

It will give you a firmer drive and you will feel more bumps in the road but wont cause discomfort. It will increase handling by lots and you will be able to take corners faster without loosing control. I would happily lower my lanos any day and cant wait till i can afford to do it!!

mcewanslager2k2 · Post by **mcewanslager2k2** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:28 pm

Cheers Guys.

I just want to check things first before i start and end up in a huff n bits everywhere hehe

So if i bought a suspension kit consisting of dampers and springs for a Astra MK2 if would fit no problem?
And would the 2.0ltr 16v from the Astra MK2 fit straight on?
And the rear beam is a straight fit too?
Ive heard and some people have dropped the 2.0ltr redtop in ( engine from Astra MK2 GTE, Astra MK3 Gsi, Calibra, Cavalier MK3) (engine http://www.sbdev.co.uk/History_files/Hi ... hallXE.htm )
And it needs engine mounts from which Astra?
Also is the wiring a big problem?
And im guessing your need the ECU from the donor car yep?

To GsiTurbo
Would you have a pic of which part you mean of the suspension? Do you mean the bit you see from under the bonnet?

I dont mind lowering it, but i do want to upgrade the dampers n springs at same time be easiest.
If anyone has pics to help me email to mcewanslager2k2@hotmail.com
Im looking at getting a 2nd Lanos, thats y the questions

Thanks for the help,

Andy

norbie · Post by **norbie** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:00 pm

I was concerned about the drop levels, as they say for instance a 25mm kit for an Astra Mk2 GTE would be around a 40mm drop on our cars, would this be true?