DIY install VE SSV lowering kit

[Damo83]

I don't think the fe2 will drop it that much, but don't hold me to that.

When I had fe2 in my SSV wagon I had centre wheel hub to bottom of guard measurement of 395mm front and rear. This was on 19" rims if that helps you any.

Thanks man for that. Will check that out for the FE2 and the results tomorrow. Cheers again

 

[-vkhg]

I originally had SSL's all round on mine (fitted by the dealership - was told not to go any lower) and it just didn't have the look I was after. I eventually ended up going SSSL's on the back and I'm much happier now! Left the front SSL's - gives the car a more level stance and still haven't bottomed out yet!

are the pics in your "check out my ride" thread from your sig current with the above suspension? looking at lowering mine n wanna get the right height first go!

edit: went further and saw the second post of pics! looks very tidy. so thats king sssl's in the rear with standard shocks and pedders ssl's front also standard shocks ?

 

[davey g-force]

are the pics in your "check out my ride" thread from your sig current with the above suspension? looking at lowering mine n wanna get the right height first go!

edit: went further and saw the second post of pics! looks very tidy. so thats king sssl's in the rear with standard shocks and pedders ssl's front also standard shocks ?

Yeah mate, that second lot of pics (on page 3 I think) are current with the new setup. Keep in mind that those were taken only a few days after it was done, so the back has settled down another few mm's since then.

 

[davey g-force]

so thats king sssl's in the rear with standard shocks and pedders ssl's front also standard shocks ?

Just noticed that bit - yes that's correct.

 

[-vkhg]

very nice. are king ssl's a similar/same height as pedders?

 

[UFO]

I have stock MY09 VE Omega with stock springs, I brought the FE2 springs from EX Cop vehicle. Does it make any difference? One inch down correct? I just dont wanna get it too lowered. Or best get a 30mm King springs? Thanks guys

FE2 wont drop car 1 inch.... not even close.
I have a Holden brochure in front of me....1476mm ride height for Omega, Calais etc.... 1470mm for SV6, SS etc.
That's 6mm.

 

[davey g-force]

very nice. are king ssl's a similar/same height as pedders?

Yes, they're similar I believe.

 

[davey g-force]

FE2 wont drop car 1 inch.... not even close.
I have a Holden brochure in front of me....1476mm ride height for Omega, Calais etc.... 1470mm for SV6, SS etc.
That's 6mm.

That's interesting. FE2 did always used to be a 1 inch drop - at least in the older model Commodores anyway.

Perhaps Omegas, Calais etc come out with FE1.5 now?

 

[Boonz]

nah VE's only have standard , FE2 ... FR1 suspension on the WM's ... FE3 and manetic ride control on the HSV's....

ves dont have alot of ground clearance to play around with and keep it legal for production, so stiffer springs rates only.

 

[Damo83]

FE2 wont drop car 1 inch.... not even close.
I have a Holden brochure in front of me....1476mm ride height for Omega, Calais etc.... 1470mm for SV6, SS etc.
That's 6mm.

LOL seriously not worth putting up the VE FE2 but it handles the car like a bit hard ride.. U know i was thinking about putting King springs some guys says its best have SL front, and SSL Rear to make the VE Leveled what u think? Thanks mate