Lowering springs and performance shocks
Lowering springs and performance shocks
We've struck a deal to import lowering springs and performance shock absorbers from Germany. The rear springs are progressive, so lowering the car won't result in such a harsh ride. The drop is 1 1/2" on the late cars. Here are some before and after pics showing the new stance, along with pics of the difference in the springs.
- SpiderJunkie
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Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
How much is a set going to cost?
Thanks Bruce
Thanks Bruce
SpiderJunkie
Fenelon Falls, ON
Canada
Fenelon Falls, ON
Canada
- btoran
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- Your car is a: 1975 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
- Location: Northport, NY
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
are both the shocks and springs needed to lower the car? i've recently upgraded my shocks so only need the springs (or to my existing ones, which i would prefer not to do). is an earlier car (1975 with even earlier chrome bumpers) lowered the same amount?
1975 Fiat 124 Spider
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
the shocks are not required for lowering
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
how much for a set of springs?
cut my rears and will need to do the front... yours would be a much better option.
what can be done to the panrod? I assume the rear end will shift a 1/4 inch over?
thanks!
cut my rears and will need to do the front... yours would be a much better option.
what can be done to the panrod? I assume the rear end will shift a 1/4 inch over?
thanks!
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
I don't see any pricing on your website. what are you asking?
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
they're in our ebay store and will be on our website in a day or two. $198 a set
- johndemar
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- Location: Phoenix
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
Funny how the euro fluctuates over the years. I bought a set of these about 3 years ago from Spider Point and paid about $300 including shipping. I don't regret putting them on the car as it took away the 4x4 stance. Rides smooth, corners flat, and for this price you can't beat it.
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
- azruss
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Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
. The panhard rod moves very little. Assuming a 3' panhard rod drops 3" (this is a lot of travel), the actual horizontal movement is about 1/8". This is calculated assuming the bar at rest is horizontal. Since the panhard rod is angled above horizontal at rest and passes below horizontal with a drop in suspension and loading, the horizontal movement would be less.I assume the rear end will shift a 1/4 inch over?
- Redline
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Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
It's an excellent price, given that the Spider Point springs are still over 200€.
http://www.124bc.com
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Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
Mark, Any information on the new shocks you mentioned earlier? Type, price, brand, when available? I am diving into suspension and trying to make some decisions.
1977 Fiat 124
1974 Triumph TR6
1974 Triumph TR6
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
we haven't brought the shocks in yet, it will be after the first of the year for those. It's a German brand called TopLine, not as stiff as a Koni but stouter than the KYBs
- Eejii
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- Location: Finland
Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
Mark, those are Italian Osrav Topline shocks. I have same set. See my restoration thread.So Cal Mark wrote:we haven't brought the shocks in yet, it will be after the first of the year for those. It's a German brand called TopLine, not as stiff as a Koni but stouter than the KYBs
Fiat 124 Spider 2000 -79
Fiat 127 Sport gr2 -79
Fiat 127 Sport gr2 -79
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Re: Lowering springs and performance shocks
Mark, do these lower early cars too?