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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: aspares on Sunday,October 25, 2020, 12:06:29 PM

Title: these are my rear springs
Post by: aspares on Sunday,October 25, 2020, 12:06:29 PM

I assume they are not original, but can they be adjusted to lower the car? I am hoping to lower the back a couple of inches as well as the front. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Martin

Title: Re: these are my rear springs
Post by: BDA on Sunday,October 25, 2020, 12:19:27 PM

That "castellated" ring around the shock at the bottom of the spring is your adjustable perch. Screw that down to lower the car.

Dave Bean, r.d., and lotus-supplies have "uprated" springs that are stiffer and a bit shorter to give better handling. You might consider them at some point.

Title: Re: these are my rear springs
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,October 25, 2020, 12:52:44 PM

Repeatedly spray those adjusters with penetrating oil and let them soak for a few days before trying to turn them.