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Vantage N400 springs lower than "standard"?

Old Jan 3, 2022 | 11:34 AM
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Vantage N400 springs lower than "standard"?

Hello,
I've got a question, I want to lower my Vantage 2008, H&R springs are too low for me.
I was wondering if the N400 is lower than the standard Vantage, and if so would the springs fit?

I found nothing on the internet, just that the N400 has uprated springs....
 
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 12:47 PM
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My car has the sport package, the same as N400 as far as I know. I don't see an appreciable difference in the ride height of my car compared to others. I don't have measurements, but if you're looking for aesthetics, you probably wouldn't be satisfied.
 
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 02:33 PM
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Hard to tell if it is lower, as I have other wheels. KW suspensions would lower it, but too expensive, as I am really only looking for aesthetics.
 
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I would never go cheap on suspension. A screwed up suspension can make the car miserable and force you to fix things along the way that wouldn't have broken otherwise. Plus, this is an Aston Martin, it needs money to survive. BCs are cheap compared to the higher quality systems like Nitron. For springs, I would look to VelocityAP first, they are always high quality in everything they do.
 

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Old Jan 4, 2022 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
I would never go cheap on suspension. A screwed up suspension can make the car miserable and force you to fix things along the way that wouldn't have broken otherwise. Plus, this is an Aston Martin, it needs money to survive. BCs are cheap compared to the higher quality systems like Nitron. For springs, I would look to VelocityAP first, they are always high quality in everything they do.
That's true, but my suspension is fine, I don't have to change something, I just want to do something for the aesthetic. I mean, if you change your wheels for the aesthetic and the rims are fine, you wouldn't buy new rims.
 
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That's true, but my suspension is fine, I don't have to change something, I just want to do something for the aesthetic. I mean, if you change your wheels for the aesthetic and the rims are fine, you wouldn't buy new rims.
How would you change your wheels if you don't buy new wheels, because your current wheels are in good shape? I'm confused.....

Regardless, the recommendation being made was to buy quality parts when it comes to modifying things that affect the handling, and as a result, the safety of the car. If not for yourself, at least for those you're going to be driving near.

 
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Originally Posted by UNDRPSI
How would you change your wheels if you don't buy new wheels, because your current wheels are in good shape? I'm confused.....

Regardless, the recommendation being made was to buy quality parts when it comes to modifying things that affect the handling, and as a result, the safety of the car. If not for yourself, at least for those you're going to be driving near.
Now I am confused. You are saying that N400 springs are no quality parts???

I meant if I buy new wheels and my tyres are still good why should I buy new wheels AND new tyres.

The same here, if my dampers are still good and I just want to buy N400 springs instead of those that are installed, why should I buy new dampers?


But that was not the question, I just wanted to know if someone knows if the N400 springs are lower .
 

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