Lowering VF2 SSV Redline Sedan

Plus i have wheels coming for it so pending how they sit with 20" at that height may readjust

 

figured it out here is some

 

nice. very tidy looking.

 

Does anyone know what the difference is between:

Both claim to be 20" genuine.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-VF-HSV...3D331629255220&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-HS...3D201380000972&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

 

I came across a few websites that claim FE3's are not good for lowering with aftermarket springs as they are a load levelling shock, unlike the Fe2's. This means they will potentially try to raise the rear back to the standard height. Anyone aware of this or is it a non issue?

As far as I can tell the OP was the only person with a VFII redline that was looking to lower whilst keeping the original FE3 shocks. I would love to know how this went for him.

 

Rubbish. Load sensitive maybe.
Geez Paullie, you keep finding new ways to talk yourself out of loweing it

 

hey guys dont no if yas brought it up already but anyone kno the stock height for a vf ss series 1 2013 and would it be same as ssv

 

Hahah nah it has to happen now. Springs have been ordered but freaked out when i read the comments on the Pontiac G8 forum.

 

tidy whip bruz

 

Hi Guys - I'm really wanting to lower my SSVR but just want to hear any feedback from anyone here that does any towing and what issues I may run into? Towing my caged boxed trailer is no problem but towing the boat could be, any experiences from anyone here with towing once you have lowered the car i.e. tyre rubbing etc? I notice now when the boat is hitched and the boot is full the rear really drops which also makes the front look high in the sky. Cheers, JAK.

 

What height have you got that at Joshyy?

Centre of wheels to the lip on Front and Rear?

It looks great!

 

Evening ladies and gentleman...

Just wondering what kind of height my redline will get with kingsprings ...

SSSL Fronts and 4SL Rears ....

Thanks

 

Wow that's gonna be low! In the 350 front 340 rear range. Cop bait but your choice. You'll have a big damper mismatch unless you change them. Also you'll be beyond the limit of adjustability to get front camber correct so some elongating of the inner side of the upper hole in the front knuckle will be required.

 

Dumped on its ass height.

 

I finally got the Eibach Pro-Kit Springs installed today. Took it for a good ride around the neighbourhood afterwards and was surprised to find that the ride was not degraded. In fact it feels very similar to the stock springs, just lower. Thats the initial thought anyway.
I measured a length of 400mm (centre Hubcap to wheel arch top) on all fours on stock springs. The Pro-Kits lower it to approx. 380mm on the fronts and 365 on the backs. Its great as I have a tricky driveway and didn't scrape the front coming in for the first time. Im sure they will settle over the weeks ahead but so far so good. Here are some pics with the springs fitted. Ideally I will need to find a nice level piece of land for better photos.

 

This is what she looked like stock

 

Looks great Paulie.

 

Thanks mate. I hope the front comes down 1cm more and it will look perfect. At least the 4wd look has gone now

 

Yeah I initially went Kings SL front SSL rear but soon changed to SSL fronts.

 

Thanks mate. Ill let you know im still playing with height atm after new wheels added. front needed to be raised an rear i dropped to much but this was before i dropped the rear