Lowering springs Quick question.

[Andybon]

If i was to put lowering springs that fit on a diesel car onto a petrol car, Would there be any differences?

Would it not lower as much on the front as i know that diesels are slightly heavier, or would it effect the handling?

Also do they use the same type of suspension on the front?

Was just wandering about this

 

[Andybon]

Anyone, Need to know urgently!

 

[PLuKE]

Am 90% sure that the front wont be as low. As the Diesel engine is weights more than the petrol engine like you already said. By how much am not sure, 5-10mm maybe.

Luke

 

[Andybon]

Cheers, The main concern i have is what effect it would have on handling, and also the ride. Would it make it more bumpy than if i got some for a petrol car

 

[PLuKE]

Couldnt say really mate. But if the spring rate is stiffer, Its gonna make the front end stiffer, But by how much and how it will handle am not sure, I am it wouldnt be that much really.

Luke

 

[DamianPM]

As said the spring rates would be different for a diesel to a petrol, stick with the right springs for your car.

Damian @ DPM