Im looking to lower my 02 X-Type, as far as i can see Eibach are the cheapest and lowest drop, which is 1.4.. Anyone know of any others that are around the $300 range but with a bigger drop? Wanted more then 1.4..

 

I have h&R springs with 35mm drop. Check out those too!

 

do you have any pictures of it?

 

Just for reference, 35mm is the 1.4" drop. So, both drop kits will net the same result.

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=11098
look at the photo, not so good thou. There's not much space between tire and inner fender..

 

Hey im about to go give a speech, but as i was looking through info on my topic and jags hahah, i found these, its the same type you mentioned above but for 170.00 idk if it helps but here is the url. http://www.shopwiki.com/detail/?q=Ja...w/o+cats+02-05


The first one.

 

good to know...thanks

jayj- look pretty good, how much and where did you get them from?

 

Just keep in mind that when lowering your Jag...even though it does look good and the handling is so much better there is some negative issues:

1. You need to stick with 18 inch tires max (if you plan on cruzing with buddies in the back seat better use 17 inch tires)

2. Alignment will be necessary but they won't be able to adjust the camber due to the new height (the factory adjustment won't allow for new setting)
It'll be very important to check tires and rotate every 7-10K miles or so.

3. Ride will be very harsh (you don't mind it now...but let me tell ya...after 6 months you'll be thinking otherwise)

4. other then that, enjoy!

 

very good to know. i didnt plan on going past 18s anyway. as for the ride, i dont mind it now, which your right, hopfully when its lowered, it wont bother me to much more...

 

Doing it yourself?

 

definatly am..never worked on a jag before, but cant be to hard.. have bad several other cars iv built in the past.. i actually just sold my 600hp t-76 powered 5.0 95 mustang...and i bought the jag to get out of speed and into alittle euro touring...lol

 

No worries, the job is painless and very easy. You'll be fine.

 

good to know.. thanks for the info...

 

Cheers! And off to be i go! Night all!

 

yes, racerx is a man that knows his stuff.

 

H&R springs were installed before I bought the car. It came with 225/35/19 tires, but those were too big and max load endurance wasn't enough for that car so inspection was denied.

Like racerx said, don't go over 18". V6 is so heavy and when you are driving at the freeway, dints makes tire(s) to take contact with fender(s). Or maybe that's cause of stock dambers.

But I don't agree with a very harsh ride. More likely a little bit harsh in some situations. Cobbleroads aren't my favorites..

Appearance before comfort :P

 

yea i got you, i definatly perfer looks/handling over smoother ride.. thats imo anyway.

 

Rule of thumb is to upgrade teh struts when going with lowering springs. If you do decide to go w/the stockers realize they are likely to go bad prematurely. Blown struts + lowered car = back ache. Well, that is unless you're in Florida or something.

I don't know why but seems many X-type owners don't ugprade the struts when lowering their car. My argument is you might as well do it as everything is all apart. Who wants to open all that shiz up again in a few years?

 

Those springs were alreydy installed when I bought that car. I would have changed stock struts too..

 

i am definatly going to putting new struts in, and yes i live in florida...lol so far the cheapest i can find the Eibachs for is $245 shipped to my door.

anyone know anywhere cheaper i can find some good springs with a 1.4in drop or lower?