driver side shock is leaking

[aidy]

hi all thanks to those who replied to my post was a big help just wondered if anyone can help once again i need to lower my seat ibiza 1.4s as my front shocks have gone so going to replace them with same but new factory fitted can i just put springs on to lower or do i need different shocks and does anyone have any good links for new springs as gforce said they want 400notes to lower it only 20mm lol so trying to do it as cheap as possible thanks

 

[cheshire cat]

not much experience but I would have thought 20mm is as far as you should go on standard shocks, re standard shocks Bilstien black are good and cheaper than standard Seat,- from ECP , £400 is just getting mugged

 

[WeeJase]

i'd get a spring and damper kit .they will be matched and work better than bodging a set of lowering springs and standard shocks.

 

[aidy]

cheers for the reply ill have a look at the bilstein blacks got quoted for 2 new original shock and springs from quick fit 100 notes fitted for the fron t might as well do both as it will probably go soon lol thats my luck cheers once again

 

[ibiza_95]

100 pounds fitted for shocks and springs?!
thats either a bloody good deal or theres something not quite right

 

[andythom]

100 pounds fitted for shocks and springs?!
thats either a bloody good deal or theres something not quite right

Just for 2 standard shockys i think

better going for a spring and shocky kit mate, they will be matched and give better longer lasting performance.....

use standard shocks with lowering springs and you'll find that they will be leaking again in no tim

 

[Dolly_Gti]

http://www.seatcupra.net/knowledge_...he_mk2_ibiza_gti_from_performance_driven.html

you seen this, im considering it for mine, although its a few hundred its quality stuff.. im going to sort my zorst then hopefully suspension

 

[surcalation]

I think its the FK Hi-Tec kit in the knowledge base and is a good kit it seems. Similar Bilstein streetline kit is slightly more pricey but is a nice kit as I had it on my last Ibiza but do be warned its a Hard ride!

I got FK Coiley's on this one and its as low but a softer but still stiff ride. Only real way of testing different suspension is finding people on here who have the suspension your interested on for yours and takin a ride in there car.