Correct lowering of vases. VAZ suspension tuning. Understatement of VAZ. Installation of lower springs

SS20 Racing lowering springs is a new addition to the SS20 SPORT product series for drivers who prefer fast, active style driving. These are springs for those who care not only about the appearance of the car, but also correct work suspension and steering when the ground clearance is lowered, confidence and safety on sharp turns.

SS20 Racing lowering springs have the following features

• Made from high quality Japanese steel cold coiling, which significantly increases the service life;
• have progressive characteristics: optimal suspension stiffness at low loads and a proportional increase in stiffness as the vehicle load increases, during roll when cornering or extreme braking;
• matched in pairs with identical characteristics, which ensures even lowering without body distortion;
• work without shrinkage 2 times longer than hot-rolled springs;
• the weight of the springs is reduced to 25% compared to the standard ones (depending on the car model);
• have a durable and resistant powder coating that protects against corrosion;
• have a polyurethane protective braid that protects the coils from damage when closed;
• When installed with SS20 Racing Series shocks, these springs provide your choice of -30, -50, -70 or -90mm drop.

Or decreased clearance- one of the most modern areas of tuning today. To give their car confidence in driving, stability when maneuvering at a decent speed, and simply make it more stylish and sporty, car owners use different methods.

Some people simply cut through the springs due to lack of information or finances. You can’t expect a super effect from such economical tuning. But it’s cheap, and the car looks sporty and stylish in appearance. But you have to pay for this with convenience - you ride “like on a stool”, strong vibration shakes up the interior and everything starts to rattle. But this is not even the main thing: when cutting standard springs, it is impossible to achieve their identical characteristics, and this method leads to deformation and weakening of the body, gradual destruction of the front suspension cups, hard metal impacts on the body, and the appearance of cracks. And these are irrevocable serious losses that significantly reduce the performance and cost of the car.

Another option is if you have the financial means, you can buy expensive suspension parts from the best manufacturers and put everything together. But it is not a fact that after this you will get what you dreamed of. Because to lower a car you need not only good expensive hardware, but also their coordinated work and the correct calculation of each suspension element. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account the changes made to the suspension geometry, and try to maintain the controllability and comfort of the car, and not disrupt the operation of the braking system.

We hope that the previous arguments were convincing. All this led us to the creation of KITs for lowering (“kits” - translation from English), in which springs play one of the main roles in lowering. Springs - it seems, what could be simpler - a piece of wire twisted into a spiral, that's all. But for some reason, not every manufacturer can produce high-quality, reliable and durable springs that will work stably, will not sag over time and, most importantly, will be manufactured exactly according to the design parameters.

Good springs are technologically sophisticated products made from high-quality metal. Workload low spring significantly higher than usual. Lowering springs(sports springs) absorb the same shocks from the road as regular ones, but at the same time they are short, and must absorb bumps with less compression travel of the suspension.

This feature was taken into account when designing and testing the SS20 Racing lowering springs. As a result, due to special Japanese steel, using the method cold coiling By manufacturing a durable protective coating and a special protective braid that protects the coils from damage when closed, SS20 Racing lowering springs work without shrinkage twice as long as the hot-wound springs currently widely available on the market.

U sports springs SS20 Racing has progressive characteristics, meaning it provides lowering the car without loss of comfort: optimal suspension stiffness at low loads and a proportional increase in stiffness as the vehicle load increases, when turning when turning or when braking hard.

Depending on the vehicle model and the amount of lowering, the weight of SS20 Racing springs is reduced by up to 25% compared to standard springs (except for springs SS30136 and SS30137). Reducing the weight of springs, together with reducing the weight of shock absorbers, reduces unsprung masses in the car suspension, which has a positive effect on ride quality, reduces dynamic loads in the suspension, improves acceleration and braking dynamics and contributes to improved handling.

The energy intensity of the suspension with lowered springs is calculated and maintained due to increased spring stiffness. Thanks to this, the lowered car remains comfortable, and shocks to the body when overcoming bumps are reduced.

All SS20 Racing springs are tested on a control stand and are selected in pairs with the same characteristics, so they provide uniform lowering without body distortion, stability and driving safety.

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In addition to lowering springs, the SS20 company produces classic hot coil springs and Gold springs with variable coil pitch.

Buy SS20 products in our online store or in stores in your city.

• SS30133 Racing front suspension cold coil spring (variable pitch) [-30]

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• SS30134 Racing front suspension cold coil spring (variable pitch) [-50]

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• SS30135 Front suspension cold coil spring Racing (variable pitch) [-70]

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• SS30136 Front suspension cold coil spring Racing [-30]

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• SS30137 Front suspension cold coil spring Racing [-50]

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The question of how to properly lower a front-wheel drive VAZ 2109 car is increasingly relevant among young owners of such cars. Reducing the ground clearance relative to the factory setting gives the car a low stance, thereby making it look like a sports car. Therefore, many strive to obtain such an effect and are interested in how to properly process the springs of a VAZ 2109. The most frequently asked question in this situation is: how many turns of the spring should be cut on a VAZ?

Features, advantages and suspension lowering

Raise the position of the car body by lifting it back, quite easily with the help of special spacers under the rack mounts. The reverse procedure is more complicated, it raises many questions, but it can be implemented in many ways. The most common is understatement. In this case, you should decide how many coils of the spring need to be cut off on the VAZ 2109. Lowering the suspension not only makes the car sporty, but also has certain advantages:

1. at high speeds, especially when entering a turn, the car rolls much less, which means additional stability is provided;
2. directional stability is also at high level, the car's response to steering movements improves.

However, the disadvantages of a low seating position include the discomfort of driving on slippery surfaces. A stiffer suspension will not compensate for centrifugal force by lateral roll on a dangerous turn. The wheels can skid, and the car runs the risk of simply leaving the track. Therefore, it is very important to decide how many turns of the spring need to be cut on the VAZ.

In order to increase rigidity, front and rear stabilizers from a VAZ 2110 are most often installed. The most optimal and simple solution would be to purchase special tuning kits. They already contain springs shortened to the desired level, adapted struts and additional parts that will be needed during installation.

The buyer no longer faces the question of how many turns of the spring need to be cut on a VAZ. At the same time, this option is quite expensive: you will need to replace the springs and the entire suspension. Not only do sellers often inflate the price of such a product, but the car owner will have to pay extra for the work if he decides not to do it himself.

Such a replacement, after carrying out all the procedures, will require wheel alignment adjustment, which will entail additional financial costs. But provided that the rules and quality of spare parts are followed, this option will be the most reliable and safe to use. Another advantage: you don’t have to decide how many coils of spring you need to cut on the VAZ.

Replacing springs with your own hands

The lowering solution discussed above is expensive, so it may not be affordable for many fans of tuning VAZ 2109 cars. Most prefer to do it themselves using budget methods, for example, by trimming the springs. How many coils of spring need to be cut on a VAZ 2109? Experts recommend no more than three.

Each turn provides the suspension with additional shock absorption, and shortening it tightens the position of the body and reduces the stroke of the strut rod. Too much lowering will make the car feel every hole and bump: the strut will not have any free play until the spring is fully compressed, and both the cup and the support bearing will come under impact. Of course, over time this will negatively affect their performance.

So how many coils of the spring need to be cut on a VAZ 2109 in this case? Sometimes the clearance is reduced by moving the spring cup slightly down the rack. In this case, you should pay special attention for a welded joint. In addition, a problem with the stand may arise due to local overheating at the welding site. How many coils of the spring need to be cut on a VAZ 2109 in this case is also a controversial issue.

Again, there is a need to turn to specialists for help, which means additional financial costs. The simplest and most convenient option from any point of view is to replace the springs with special ones, whose coil stroke is less than that of standard ones. They are more rigid and hold the load in the same way as stock ones. How many turns of the spring need to be cut on a VAZ, this issue has already been resolved.

For example, springs on a VAZ with a progressive coil pitch provide the suspension with optimal softness and do not sit down the car when driving on uneven surfaces. The main thing is to remember that a low-slung car is designed for driving on a flat asphalt road. Therefore, when deciding how many turns of the spring you need to cut on a VAZ, think about what you need the car for.

It is best to lower the car by a maximum of 30 mm, but even then there is a risk of damage to the suspension. Driving off-road, rough terrain or picnics in nature is not the element of the owners of lowered “nines”. IN similar cases needed high ground clearance, and changing the standard suspension characteristics will be unnecessary.

Roads in Russia and the CIS countries are rarely pleased with their quality, so when choosing a car, people are forced to focus on the amount of ground clearance (car clearance).

It is believed that the higher this indicator, the better. But this rule does not work for everyone. There are extreme sports enthusiasts who set themselves the opposite goal - to lower the suspension.

But why? What methods are there? What are their features? Let's discuss these issues in more detail.

What is this for?

It may seem to you that there is no logic in such a change. In fact, a number of problems are being solved here.

Firstly, lowering the ground clearance gives the car a sportier look (even products domestic VAZ looks different).

Secondly, the car shows better cornering stability (especially when driving on high speed). By the way, this is explained by a decrease in the level of the center of gravity.

Thirdly, less air resistance allows you to reach higher speeds and save a little on fuel.

What is the danger

As practice shows, reducing the lumen brings more problems what are the benefits:

• any hole or other unevenness in the road can cause damage important element vehicle (engine, exhaust or chassis system). After this, the car becomes a frequent visitor to service stations;
• after the modification, the stiffness of the suspension increases, which is unlikely to please the passengers of the car;
• unskilled work can lead to rapid failure of many elements of the chassis system (primarily shock absorbers).

Basic methods

Over many years of practice, many options have appeared on how to lower the ground clearance. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Shortening springs

Shortening springs. This method is in demand for one simple reason - it is the most budget-friendly.

You can do this work yourself or safely entrust it to a novice car mechanic.

There is nothing complicated here. All you need is a jack, pry bars and a metal file (preferably a grinder).

You can reduce the size of the spring with or without installing the spring (here everyone chooses for themselves).

In this case, the front and rear springs are shortened by a different number of upper turns (by two and three, respectively).

This trick is due to the need to balance the car, because the front one (which is quite logical) has much more weight. Mandatory after shortening the springs.

The advantage of the spring shortening method is minimal costs.

Disadvantages - increased suspension stiffness and high risk damage to the shortened spring and shock absorber.

Why is this happening?

During the alteration, the support coil is cut off, so the spring is no longer in such close contact with the “cup”. It is only a matter of time before the above problems appear.

Installation of lower springs

Installation of lower springs. If you do not want to cut existing springs, you can buy new products that have a lower height (such springs are often called sports springs).

Their main difference is the height, which is four centimeters less than in standard models.

If you want to save money, then you can lower the suspension this way without outside help. If in doubt, it is better to contact specialists in this matter. Moreover, the alignment will still have to be done.

The advantage of this method is its comparative simplicity and the ability to quickly return everything to its place (install old springs). Another advantage of sports springs is that they have greater rigidity and do not sag as much as standard (hand-shortened) products.

The disadvantage is the cost of purchasing new springs, as well as increasing the overall rigidity of the car. But with this type of tuning this is a common occurrence.

Another method to reduce ground clearance– install coilovers (adjustable sports springs). This is very convenient, because you can adjust the vehicle’s ground clearance at any time.

Advantages of installing coilovers:

• versatility. They can be adapted to any shock absorbers - both regular and sports;
• possibility of adjustment. Just a few minutes and the necessary changes to the ground clearance are made;
• ease of installation. If you wish, you can do all the work yourself.

There is only one drawback - the need to spend money on purchasing these devices.

Installing an air suspension is an option for true tuning fans. Why? – Yes, because the cost of such an alteration amounts to several thousand, or even tens of thousands of rubles.

To organize the process, you need to spend money on the purchase of air bags (for the front and rear), pressure sensors (they monitor pressure indicators in the above-mentioned bags), a receiver, a compressor (for inflation) and a control panel.

But high cost all the components listed above are still half the problem. You must be prepared for the costly installation of all equipment. This kind of work cannot be entrusted to some “Vasya from the garage.”

Installation of air springs should only be carried out by qualified specialists and only at specialized service stations.

This is a whole range of work, which includes the removal of existing struts, springs, as well as the proper installation of air bags, sensors, a compressor and other equipment that we have already mentioned.

At correct setting system, it is possible at any time to lower the suspension to required level or return everything back. You can focus on many factors - terrain, road quality, driving mode, and so on.

The advantage of this method is the ability to adjust the clearance in wide range(ground clearance can be changed from one to five centimeters).

In addition, installing such a suspension improves the characteristics of the car (primarily its handling at high speeds).

There is another undeniable plus - air springs hold weight well, so they do not sag even when the vehicle is maximally loaded.

But there are also disadvantages.

Firstly- high cost of alteration, which not all tuning lovers can afford.

Secondly, short life span of pillows that do not withstand domestic roads for a long time. In addition, due to constant shaking, the pressure control sensors also “give up”.

Reducing the clearance on a VAZ

In the case of lowering the suspension of a VAZ “classic”, a special approach to work is required. Just cutting the springs is not best option, because after just a few tens of kilometers the car can become severely distorted. And it’s not far from breaking the shock absorber and the spring itself.

Not lowered, but lowered. Why does the Lada Priora with its low ground clearance cause delight among some people, and indignation among others? It is impossible to find the answer to this question, but if you want to lower your car, we will help you with this. In order for the lowered Priora to work properly, such tuning must be carried out wisely. Of course, “cutting” springs is much easier than purchasing a full set - 30, 50, 70, 90, but do not forget about the wear and tear of the car and reduced safety.

Causes and Cautions

Improvement appearance Lada Priora is the main reason why VAZ 2170 owners decide to take such a step. Budget domestic car acquires an original sporty design. This is a fairly cheap way to make the Lada Priora stand out from the traffic. If you carry out the lowering correctly, the performance characteristics will also improve:

• Roll when turning will be reduced.
• Maneuverability will increase.
• The lowered Priora feels confident at high speeds and skids less.

The lowered suspension of the Lada compensates for centrifugal force, thereby increasing stability. In general, the car begins to “listen to the steering wheel” better and also responds quickly to turns.

If you go too far with the landing or choose the “collective farm” method, then such tuning will cause many problems. Suffice it to recall the jokes about boards in the trunk that are placed on speed bumps so that a lowered car can overcome this obstacle.

The main danger for drivers of lowered cars is uneven roads. If possible, it is better to avoid such streets. As for motorists who live in cities where most The road surface leaves much to be desired, then it is better not to lower them with springs of -30, 50, 70 or 90. It is also recommended to pay special attention to parking - with low ground clearance it is very easy to break the rear or front bumper of a Lada.

We underestimate correctly

The best option is air suspension. The driver can raise or lower the car body at any time. This method is rarely chosen because of its high cost. It is not recommended to carry out such tuning yourself if you do not understand electronics and chassis repair. Let's move on to more affordable options.

Adjustable ride height kit

The kit includes special springs (50, 70, 90) and struts with adjustable ground clearance. This best option, since you can change the clearance with your own hands at any time. For example, in the summer you can “plant” the Priora, and in the winter you can raise it. The lowered springs that come with the kit have increased wear resistance and are designed for constant change length. On automotive market Now you can find many kits for VAZ. If you wish, you can achieve the same result as with - 50, 70 or even 90.

Lowering suspension kit

A cheaper, but popular option, which includes lowered springs (this can be -30, 50, 70, 90) and shock absorbers. Once you choose one size, you will no longer be able to adjust the ride height at will. This reduction can be done with your own hands. If you want to choose a lowered suspension kit, then pay attention to Asomi products - they are quite popular among VAZ drivers.

Installing low-profile tires is also a slight downgrade. But do not forget that safety depends on wheels and tires, so install original tires on the Priora, albeit low-profile ones.

Below are methods that take less time and do not require large financial investments. Despite the warnings of experts, VAZ owners continue to lower the car manually by 50, 70 or more:

• Trim the springs. To carry out such “tuning”, you don’t have to go to a car store; all you need to do is find an angle grinder. If you don’t have a power tool, you can take a metal saw. Motorists saw off from 1.5 to 3 turns of the spring. After this, the planted Priora falls, and the coils are cut in half to get them out. The next step is trimming the bumper. Through the drilled hole, springs 50, 70, 90 are fixed using a clamp.
• Low springs. Some Priora owners prefer to save on modified shock absorbers and purchase only lowered springs. After tuning, the wear of the chassis increases sharply, and the control indicator drops. The only advantage of this method is the minimal cost. You only need to choose between -30, 50, 70,90 or 100.

This is what a lowered Lada looks like at minus 70:

Spring selection

Now you know how to lower the Priora. If you want to do it right, it's better to choose a kit with air, adjustable shock absorbers or a standard kit with springs and shock absorbers. To ensure that the car does not experience problems with speed bumps, it is better to go with sets of 30, 50 or 70. As practice shows, 90 already causes difficulties when driving and overcoming difficult road sections.