Best coilovers/lowering springs and dampers for 9-3

[TotalControl]

I potentially may be getting my 9-3 back so want to lower the car for better handling.

Not too pricey please as that's all the ones I could find with my poo Google-Fu skills and EBay searches.

What is the best kit for lowering an SS 9-3 Vector 1.8t? 03 plate if that helps.

[griffin dai]

Bilstein B8 & Eibachs on mine



Tempted to go for coilovers next and bigger wheels once the clutch is sorted

[TotalControl]

Thanks for replying GD. Read your thread last night on UKS.

Is the set-up the same on all models of 9-3? Any links for cheapest places to buy?

[griffin dai]

I bought these 2nd hand mate and I think they came from the v6 estate as I couldn't find any Eibachs back then for the v6 saloon... but have had no issues in 2 years. Handles well enough but it's in getting fully black polybushed and then a Quaife fitted next month for the stage 5 tune. Gonna need it

Best to check with Eibach or give Neos a call, they also sell the Eibach & B8's in a kit called B12, also sell the Maptun coilovers. Neos will give you the best answer here and suggest a decent set up for you.

I think H&R give a slightly lower drop but have heard bad things about Maptun springs so would probably give these a miss.

There's also Hirsh springs but they're £££!! You should pick up a set of Eibachs for just under £200.

B8's are designed for lowered cars (v.nice combo!!) but there's also B6 or if you want a more comfy ride B4.

HTH (you'll get a lot more/better advice on UKS than me though!)

[TotalControl]

Is there anywhere I can purchase decent suspension setups? The only place that offers any sort of variety is the below:

http://www.partsforsaabs.com/index.php?cPath=2_189...

Even then, the stuff is only Koni/HR parts.

[griffin dai]

Abbott Racing
http://www.abbottracing.net/category.php?id_catego...

Neo Brothers
http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/eibach-bilstein-30mm-...

http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/bilsteinmaptun-loweri...

http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/coilover-suspension-m...

Also afaik Vectra C suspension fits so you might be able to pick up cheaper coilovers for it? Best ask on UKS though, I know it's been done but not sure what problems they ran into