Ordered My Lowering Springs

[R 500 POP]

I've taken the plunge, found a supplier fairly local to me who can supply a set of 30mm lower Apex springs for my suspension for £73.75 delivered.

That's stupidly cheap.:icon_thumright:

[.Lefteris.]

Great price, your car will look perfect!:icon_thumleft:
Dont forgot to take before and after photos ;)

[R 500 POP]

Of course.

I'll most liklt fit a lower strut brace too at a later date.

[.Lefteris.]

Do you order them online?
If yes, post the link and tell them about our forum ;)

[Cadbury]

How much extra has it (or will it) cost on the insurance ?

[R 500 POP]

Do you order them online?
If yes, post the link and tell them about our forum ;)

Sorry, how very rude of me.

Bought them over the phone (but they also do online) from Car performance UK (http://www.carperformanceuk.co.uk/bmy_search.php?brand=FIAT&model=500)

Being delivered direct from Apex.

How much extra has it (or will it) cost on the insurance ?

It will cost a massive £20.26 per year extra, that's springs & strut brace.:icon_thumright:

[cjay]

Cool, I was wondering if I was the only one thinking of lowering my 500. I was looking at the Eibach ones but they cost a lot more.

I look forward to seeing and hearing how the Apex ones go :)

[R 500 POP]

The thing that made me go for the Apex insread if the Eibach springs is the fact that they do a kit for each engine of the 500 range.

Part no's are.......

1.2 - 30-5220
1.3 - 30-5210
1.4 - 30-5200

This gives me degree of confidence that Apex have spent some time considering the different kerb weights of the car.

I also considered KW springs, but I'd read reports that both on 500's & Pandas they are quite 'crashy'.

[wreckmaster]

What is a strut brace?

Your car will look smashing with those lowering springs. Cant wait for before and after photos... Do you have the 16" wheels too?

[R 500 POP]

What is a strut brace?

Your car will look smashing with those lowering springs. Cant wait for before and after photos... Do you have the 16" wheels too?

Lower strut brace is bar that links the left & right hand side lower wishbone pickups, thus keeping the front end rigid.

Yes I have 16" wheels.

www.strutbracer.co.uk

[wreckmaster]

Now I see:icon_thumright: Thanks for the info mate:) I have seen this on other cars:icon_thumleft: Your car will look absolutely great with 16" wheels and lowered:cool::cool: As I said: cant wait for picslollol
Are you gonna fit them your self?

[R 500 POP]

Are you gonna fit them your self?

Yes. Used to build F1 cars so this is a breeze.

[wreckmaster]

Yes. Used to build F1 cars so this is a breeze.

lollol Excellent:):) Are you thinking of going to Italy this summer for the meeting? Would be nice to see it in real life:cool::cool:

[R 500 POP]

lollol Excellent:):) Are you thinking of going to Italy this summer for the meeting? Would be nice to see it in real life:cool::cool:

I would love to but I am already on four holidays this year!!!!!

when is it?

[wreckmaster]

4th of july in northern Italy. We have a thread for it:icon_thumright:

[Animo]

I got mine from 'Nuova 500' online and free delivery. They were Eibach, can't remember what I paid as I bought the springs, a gear knob, a little white 500 phone charm and a bag all for £145.00. Lowering is VERY easy. Definitely made a difference to the handling, much better although still a little soft at the back end with original shocks. Very pleased.

Try these people: http://www.nuova500shop.com/shopping.aspx?npp=12&cp=1&cat=1&showall=

They do lots for the 500's, I want an induction kit, chip, shocks etc, etc, etc biggrin2

[wreckmaster]

Before and after pics please:cool::icon_thumleft:

[matizman]

I have seen a lot of discussion about this .I need educating What does it do ? How does it affect the appearance and handling:?

[ewandougie]

Im tempted by the induction kit :-D

They do the CUP Kit!!!!!! But I think 6,000 is a bit steep, its 2/3rd of the cars value lol

[Cadbury]

By lowering springs... does this affect the warranty in any way ?

[.Lefteris.]

By lowering springs... does this affect the warranty in any way ?
This is on your dealer hands to use it as he likes ;)

[R 500 POP]

Before and after pics please:cool::icon_thumleft:

Will do. But I'm afraid you guys are going to have to wait a little longer, they are no going to be with me until late next week now, a delay in Apex sending them to the shop I bought them from.

[wreckmaster]

Will do. But I'm afraid you guys are going to have to wait a little longer, they are no going to be with me until late next week now, a delay in Apex sending them to the shop I bought them from.



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[R 500 POP]

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I'll even do a 'How To' guide & pop it on here if you all want. May be usefull for anybody planning the same.

[.Lefteris.]

I'll even do a 'How To' guide & pop it on here if you all want. May be usefull for anybody planning the same.
That will be great! :icon_thumleft:

[Stormi]

A fine video how these are made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMuMvpgKFs&feature=related

and links to springs etc.

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/search_car/product.mhtml?car=fiat500

[Stormi]

The "drop" makes the 500 also more fun to drive, better cornerings,
centralizes the weight + also looks good:

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/11/medium/hamann-sportiv-based-on-fiat-500-at-2008-essen-motor-show_1.jpg

[Animo]

I lowered Bambina within a month of getting her! They are definitely very 'bouncy' little cars. I felt more confident about throwing her round the corners when I had changed the springs. :drive1:

[Stormi]

Good to hear that ^ !

I also installed springs to my Bravo. Think it was the first mod I did
"for her" ;)

[R 500 POP]

I lowered Bambina within a month of getting her! They are definitely very 'bouncy' little cars. I felt more confident about throwing her round the corners when I had changed the springs. :drive1:

I've just noticed you are in Wiltshire, I'm surprised I have not seen you bombing around as I travel to & from Wiltshire every day.....

[Peter O]

As soon as I drove from my Fiat garage's yard I knew it was right to change the springs.
I went to my car, opened the door, and it was better: The door handle was lower. I sat down in the car, and it was better: 3 cms lower - 3cms that you really feel! The cars agility is a little better, I feel safe in any corner, I still can use the car as before - no restrictions on any bumpy road.
And it sure looks such a lot better than before!

My springs are a Eibach Pro-Kit, that costs about 160 €. They were built in by my local Fiat dealer, and this included a readjustment for the chassis.

[.Lefteris.]

looks nice in orange! :icon_thumright:

[Peter O]

Thanks!
It was called Calypso Orange in Germany. It is one of the rarest colours, and it looks less cute than most of the other colours. That's what I like, I don't want a cute car. ;)

[.Lefteris.]

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[Ibizaneal]

hi guys first post on here, im just wondering if the apex springs stop the car being so bouncy as i've read that the eibach springs pretty much cure it and come with new front bump stops, thanks

[.Lefteris.]

hi guys first post on here, im just wondering if the apex springs stop the car being so bouncy as i've read that the eibach springs pretty much cure it and come with new front bump stops, thanks
The esseesse springs make the job done on my Abarth :icon_thumleft:

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