Lowering WK Grange- options

[TUFFIE]

Hi Guys
I have recently purchased a WK Grange.. while I love the smooth ride and reasonable handling of the HSV enhanced suspension I would like the car to sit a bit lower, BUT with minimal effect to the way it rides(smoothnes) I understand that there needs to be some sacrifice of ride comfort to lower a vehicle. My question is have you got any packages that will suite what I am trying to achieve. If so what would you recommend ?

[HRTSEN]

Hi

Congrats Tuffie on your WK Grange, what color is it?

regards,

Richard
HRTSEN

[Pedders]

Hi TUFFIE,
The simplest option would be to replace the four springs and retain your original shocks providing they are still in good order. This will lower the car and maintain the ride quality to a greater degree.

If you have self levelling air suspension at the rear then you will need to change the rear shocks. In this case our Comfort Gas shocks would be used to convert away from the self leveling system and maintain the type of ride qaulity and handling your expect.

Unfitted RRP prices for coils are Front $179 a pair Rear $216 a pair. Rear shocks if needed $182 a pair.

Regards

Scott Prior

[ADAM 26]

have you thought about baggin it? you can ride low, then pump it up and ride nice and smooth.

[TUFFIE]

Thanks scott.... how much will that lower the car keeping in mind the lower skirts on these hang pretty low.... also what would the total be fitted? and where would I have to go to get it done? any particular store?


Adam...I hear ya.. but not looking at spending that much


HRTSEN... thanks mate.. the colour..not sure what u call it, Spank told me but I forgot.. check out the my ride thread

[255-LS1]

syracuse i think the colour is.

[JT]

Martini perhaps?

[Pedders]

The Ride heights would be 575mm frt and 585mm rear measuring form the bottom of the wheel rim through the centre of the wheel to the guard. This is taken on 17' wheels add an additional 13mm of length for even inch increase in wheel size.

Remembering ride heights may not be the same from and rear as the curve in front and rear wheel arches are often different which alters the readings taken.

These heights are an average height only and 7-10mm vairation can be experienced depending on each cars individual condition.

We generally do not quote fitting as we allow our stores to be flexible with there fitting to remain competitive in their own local markets so pricing can and does fluctuate.

I suggest you contact your local store/s, have a talk with them about your car and let them provide your with a proper estimate of the work to be done.

Regards

Scott

[HRTSEN]

Hi

Can the WK Grange be lowered and still maintain the self levelling suspension?

I would like that....No Bull!

regards,

Richard
HRTSEN

[LS1Grange]

when I lowered mine I had lovells put in all round, replaced the front shocks and kept the rear self levellers.

Ride comfort IMO was improved quite a bit.

I am , however, thinking of disabling the self levelling to see how much, if any, that will bring the rear down. As well as seeing how it affects ride comfort.

[TUFFIE]

Once again thanks scott for your time and advice, I shall go see my local fitter.

[Pedders]

In answer to the last couple of posts.

You can fit coils with the self levelling units.
The issue used to be that the height control was set by a fixed length linkage which was not technically adjustable. Unlike some self leveling systems where the coil and shock shared the weight the statesman coil does the work and the air system is an assist that operates in conjunction with the coils.

We have found that lowering the cars without removing the air system has caused inconsistencies in the heights achieved as the self leveling system tries to reset the car back to the default height.

Some people have tinkered with the height sensor positioning to overcome this, but, in general we find that for Pedders to recomend a solution we can be absolutely sure will deliver the proper outcomes, shock replacement works best.

Scott

[255-LS1]

somthing like this looks nice and not too low

http://www.profixauto.com.au/media/images/vz_grange_big.jpg