Lowering Leon Cupra R

[TimJK]

I'm looking into buying some lowering springs this month.

I basically would like some opinions on which to go for, I won't be changing the shocks, just springs, have spoken to DPM and they suggest lowering 20mm on H&R's but these are £180... now if this is whats best don't mind spending that much but would like to see some pictures of people who have gone for these to see if the arch gap is reduced enough for me or if people also suggest maybe going more and some recomended springs instead. Of course I would like to spend less preferably... around £140ish if possible so don't know if there are places cheaper than dpm that sell these or any other make of spring.

Sorry if this topic comes up all the time but couldnt find anything myself when searching.

 

[ben1413]

I'm pretty sure that you can get Weitecs from DPM, they do two types which will lower the car 30mm or 50mm.

Alternatively you can go with Eibach which are cheaper than H&R. I've recently lowered my LCR with cheap Jamex springs (£75 delivered). The ride is just the same as stock and the looks have been improved no end. I've also added 5mm spacers to the rear which has improved handling and rear end stability no end! Here's a quick pic:

HTH!

Ben

 

[TimJK]

that looks a good height, what drop is that supposed to be... if going for 30mm it would only lower 10mm as the lcr is 20mm lowered than a standard leon apparently. so would need to buy the 50mm ones. i imagine.

 

[Shaunyboy]

Where do you get the jamex springs if you dont mind me asking?

 

[edmong]

I'm pretty sure that you can get Weitecs from DPM, they do two types which will lower the car 30mm or 50mm.

Alternatively you can go with Eibach which are cheaper than H&R. I've recently lowered my LCR with cheap Jamex springs (£75 delivered). The ride is just the same as stock and the looks have been improved no end. I've also added 5mm spacers to the rear which has improved handling and rear end stability no end! Here's a quick pic:

HTH!

Ben

what drop were the springs you used ben?

 

[ben1413]

The Jamex springs are supposed to be a 40mm drop. They took a week or so to settle.

I got the springs from here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAMEX-Lowerin...s_SM?hash=item35a2fc9494&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Ben

 

[Rocky Rocastle]

thats a good drop, compared to other LCR's that have used a 40mm setup that appears to be lower. At least the same as my 50mm

 

[TimJK]

well swaying towards the weitecs now as tims sits a nice height. just waiting to see if dpm offer discount for us on here

 

[Lodgey180]

i have ordered mine from euro car parts this morning.. apex ones £100 ish.

also bought new top mounts and bearings and 2 anti roll bar links with powerflex arb bushes.

i got the 35mm ones though think i might ring them for the 50s now instead

 

[TimJK]

have now ordered the 50mm weitecs, just the wait for delivery now and whip them on! want them now!

 

[Rocky Rocastle]

i have ordered mine from euro car parts this morning.. apex ones £100 ish.

also bought new top mounts and bearings and 2 anti roll bar links with powerflex arb bushes.

i got the 35mm ones though think i might ring them for the 50s now instead

have you got an LC or LCR???

 

[jamandspoon81]

im interested to see how the £75 springs are after a few months on the car,i might just get those.

 

[GlanzaV]

I always remember from "the olden days" we were always told that you'd need matched/shorter shockers or you'd end up bursting them? Just something to consider?

 

[jamandspoon81]

surely thats just the shock company trying to get more sales of coilovers?

 

[billyhas]

Weitech 50/40 mm kit.Shocks and springs £354 delvered from DPM.Totally transformed the whole feel of the car.Nice drop aswell me thinks

 

[TimJK]

your looks alot lower than mine, and mines on weitec 50/50

 

[scarface]

why lower? i mean its a pain in the as$ with speed humps, car parks etc already! lol

 

[JamJay]

That looks awesome billyhas! It sounds like you rate the setup but care to do a more in depth review? This would really help me out as I have a war in my head right now between coilovers & this package that you have. What's body roll like? Is the passenger side any higher than the drivers side?

 

[Tagsy87]

i really want to lower mine but as said before i would need have speed bumps and car park problems i think? does anyone have any serious problems with this after fitting? i have a spare supply of splitters so thats not a worry

 

[TimJK]

Mines 50/50 like said and speed bumps are absolutely fine


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