lowering

[tomwcupra]

hi is there a guide anywhere to lowering a cupra because i really wan to do it this weekend but im not sure how hard it is and how long it takes any help would be really appriciated thanks alto tom

 

[grant 123]

hi is there a guide anywhere to lowering a cupra because i really wan to do it this weekend but im not sure how hard it is and how long it takes any help would be really appriciated thanks alto tom

How you planning to do it? Springs or Coilovers?

Regardless its same as any other car

 

[tomwcupra]

im going to do it with spring just wondering do i have to take the brakes calipers off

thanks tom

 

[grant 123]

im going to do it with spring just wondering do i have to take the brakes calipers off

thanks tom

No, just remove the front suspension and then use a spring compressor to remove the top cap off... rears are pretty simple, just remove old spring and put new one in place

 

[tomwcupra]

okay gunna give it a go thanks alot mate

 

[char_baby]

Good luck with it, bit of a risk doing it if you've never done it isn't it?

I'm sure you'll know if you go wrong anyway lol. It'll be a learning curve!

Do a guide for others maybe?

 

[aka]

im going to do it with spring just wondering do i have to take the brakes calipers off

thanks tom

To fit the springs, for the front you need in the to remove calipers and disc and let loose all the suspension. For the back you need to remove caliper but no the disc, and loose the suspension.

For the front is kinda slow to do it since you need to remove a lot, so it will take 40 mins each wheel, and for the back is like 20 mins each.

Be careful with your old coilovers, if they hit them you will need to replace them. The cylinders are kinda fragile. And a hard hit on the side could make them lose fluid.

 

[Spurt]

don't do it if you don't have a clue, you will only end up with a coil in your face. It's slot easier said then done.

 

[Biker]

It isn't that hard to do but as Spurt says if you really don't have a clue, it might be wise to get some help. When you do change your spring's, get your tracking checked afterwards. It may not be out but it is cheeper to have it checked and be sure, than to fit two front tyres.