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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => SUSPENSION & STEERING => Topic started by: captainchaveman on April 16, 2011, 07:35:56

Title: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: captainchaveman on April 16, 2011, 07:35:56: Hi Everyone,
I have an '08 1.6 SLX hatch which I use as my work vehicle. I'm in the field service game and have quite a bit of gear in the back so the car sits very low in the back. I would like to know if there are mods available such as air adjustable shocks etc that I can fit to set me on the level again?
Thanks in advance!.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: Dazzler on April 16, 2011, 08:04:39: Welcome Captain.. I can't recall anyone using Air Adjustable shocks on the site (But I am getting old and forgetful) I'm sure you will get some helpful suggestions if you are patient though. :goodjob:
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: TrishCW on April 16, 2011, 10:59:13: Hi Captainchaveman, :welcome: to :i30: club.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: Dannyboy on May 01, 2011, 14:35:33: This is the rear suspension. Sorry, can`t be changed...
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: Lakes on May 24, 2011, 20:33:07: Hi Captain, welcome. i think your best bet would be to see a spring supplier like Kings Springs or similar ask if you could get a set of rear springs that could rase the rear. they have i30 springs listed .
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: Rec01L on June 17, 2011, 04:55:11: If you contact Dobson they will make springs custom for a good price ($300 a pair last time i had to have them done), so id suggest getting standard dimension rear springs, with standard height and Upping the spring rate, 6kg or so should do it.

The down side is our cars have a fair amount of rear shift when hitting bumps, and when unloaded heavier springs will make the rear more skittish
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: syecadelic on December 02, 2011, 12:08:01: BUMP??

I know air suspension is possible, a lot of folk are now using it in the car scene, mainly VAG stuff. can be expensive, but just works on 'air bags', similar I guess to bus's etc. Can be costly. Seen a thing before which can be slotted in between the rear coils of the springs, designed for carrying loads, towing trailors etc.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: Glacius on May 27, 2013, 22:58:53: HI man

Should get some Coils instead I am ;) I have also looked for AIR but you can get it custom made but it COSTs thousands! =(

Here is link to the coils i am geting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BC-Racing-V1-VN-Series-Street-and-Circuit-Coilover-Kit-Hyundai-I30-/400315721555 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BC-Racing-V1-VN-Series-Street-and-Circuit-Coilover-Kit-Hyundai-I30-/400315721555)
,
glac
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: 2i30s on May 28, 2013, 11:30:43: :cool: :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Rear Suspension Modifications
Post by: ryane on May 28, 2013, 13:53:11: Here is a good link for some auxillary springs i was thinking about getting.

http://www.mad-tooling.com/en/suspension-systems/products/auxiliary-springs/ (http://www.mad-tooling.com/en/suspension-systems/products/auxiliary-springs/)

It was passed onto me by Asterix another member of the forum. I know they are not australian based but it might give you an idea of what to look at.

here is a link to asterix before and afters of installation. he tows a caravan so imagine they are good for extra weight.. Hope it helps

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=387.msg188601#msg188601 (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=387.msg188601#msg188601)