Spax VSX - Lowering Kit

b2_sport · 09-07-09, 04:23 PM

I recently bought a Spax VSX lowering kit that reduces ride height by 40mm. I thought about getting adjustables so I could get lower ride height like Coxy's B2 Sport. But my budget is not that big especially after tinting the windows recently

The Spax VSX kit consists of springs and gas filled shocks and is fairly straight forward fitting it to the car; replacing the old with the new.

I have had it on the car for about 5 days now and yesterday carried 4 people comfortabely which I was pleased about. The cornering has vastly improved, giving the car much more control and easier streering through bends.
The ride hardness has increased slightly but not as much as I expected which I am also pleased about, so if you are looking for comfort rather than rock hard spring rate then this is a perfect blend of the two.

Overall impressed with the quality of the kit compared to the price. Would I reconmend Spax VSX? Yes I would

Pics to follow...

b2_sport · 09-07-09, 06:06 PM

vag80 · 09-07-09, 06:11 PM

that looks good

poopcoupe · 09-07-09, 06:19 PM

I do love the colour of the car... Wish poop was darker!

Coxy · 09-07-09, 07:07 PM

in the words of Bruce Forsyth....

b2_sport · 15-07-09, 03:23 PM

LoL at Bruce sticker.

Photochopped.... its doing my head in.... I need to go lower

Also got new rims on the car, will take a pic and post up later....

ZermattGT · 15-07-09, 04:32 PM

Looks great b2.
I'm in agreement on the color too.
Dark is very complimentary to this body style, and only gets more "sinister" when lowered.
Sweet

ZermattGT · 15-07-09, 04:36 PM

How much does this Spax kit for an 80 or a front drive Coupe run cost wise, for all four corners?

Coxy · 15-07-09, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZermattGT

How much does this Spax kit for an 80 or a front drive Coupe run cost wise, for all four corners?

when I bought sport short shox for my old 80CD it cost £330 for the shox and I got the springs for £40 off a friend!

ZermattGT · 15-07-09, 08:09 PM

Near as I can tell from sites in the UK the Spax (or similar) kits, springs, shocks, and hardware run around 400 British pounds or $660 US.

Can anyone confirm this?
I'm trying to balance the cost of a SPAX type set up with additional overseas shipping versus coil overs. Near as I can tell, no one in the US has these ready made kits any longer. The only real option in the US is custom fitted coil overs which run a $1000 in parts plus at least a full days skilled labor for retrofitting/fabrication.

Obviously the coil overs have additional adjustability and multiple shock options but the cost is a serious consideration.

So far I haven't found a UK / Euro provider for the kits who ships them overseas.
I'd have to beg some help from one of my friends on this forum.

09-07-09, 06:11 PM	#3
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	that looks good __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

09-07-09, 06:19 PM	#4
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ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Near as I can tell from sites in the UK the Spax (or similar) kits, springs, shocks, and hardware run around 400 British pounds or $660 US. Can anyone confirm this? I'm trying to balance the cost of a SPAX type set up with additional overseas shipping versus coil overs. Near as I can tell, no one in the US has these ready made kits any longer. The only real option in the US is custom fitted coil overs which run a $1000 in parts plus at least a full days skilled labor for retrofitting/fabrication. Obviously the coil overs have additional adjustability and multiple shock options but the cost is a serious consideration. So far I haven't found a UK / Euro provider for the kits who ships them overseas. I'd have to beg some help from one of my friends on this forum.