Lowering Questions

[adrian]

Hi all,

I want to get my FTO GS lowered. I see alot of people on lists I am part of
have opted for the "High Quality Apex Lowered & Uprated Spring Kit " from
Camskill. That lowers by 45mm front and 25mm rear. But, what other mods do I
need in order to lower my FTO? Is it just the springs or do I need new drop
links etc? (I have recently fitted camskills uprated drop links at the
front). I have 17'' wheels.

Should I look are getting a front strut brace to compliment this lowering?
What else should I look out for?

Thanks as always,

Adrian

[adrian]

Also, been reading that a week or so after ou get the car lowered you'll need a Laser wheel alinment doing at a cost of about £50 sterling in the UK. Anywhere in Dublin do this sort of thing?

[Dave]

Kwik Fit just off kylemore road more or less behind mcdonalds.. the guy that runs that place used to own an fto so he's got the details in the computer! the majority of places don't have the spec! i paid €50...

[soc]

Is it just the springs or do I need new drop
links etc? (I have recently fitted camskills uprated drop links at the
front). I have 17'' wheels.

Should I look are getting a front strut brace to compliment this lowering?
What else should I look out for?

Thanks as always,

Adrian

Hey Adrian,

One thing about the lowering springs for a GS - they won't lower the front as much as they should cause they are designed with the V6 engine in mind which is heavier. I got some Apex springs and the drop at the front is more like 30mm than 45mm - that's why I was considering getting a full kit - shocks and springs cause then the drop would be more like the 45mm you want at the front - Camskill do a koni kit that they reckon is the dogs - only 350 sterling.

anyhow enjoy no matter what route you go - it makes a big difference.... and the grin factor is second to none when cornering!