Coil Springs Too Low

[Josboogz]

Hi,

Is anyone else’s Delta very low at the front after coil spring replacements? 

 

I have replaced the springs numerous time, first with original Delta springs which were very expensive £178 a corner and then subsequently with Bravo springs which were much cheaper. Although I believe they vary in length so maybe I went for the smaller options available?

 

However, with the Bravo springs the car is very very low. As low as Lamborghini! Anyone experienced this.

My mechanic suggests it’s the springs that correlate to the height profile. Dampners and Shock absorbers all ok. He mentioned it could be the tensile strength of the springs of the bravo not being strong enough over time for the heavier Delta?

Any advice or suggestions on springs to buy or things to check welcomed.

[Deltamike]

Looking on eper, there is a fair choice of springs across all variants & we didn't get all of them in the UK.  Specifically the 1.8 twin turbo & I don't think any with damper control (I assume that's Skyhook).  It takes a bit of deciphering but I think the plus sign in the options means with (obvs), the exclamation mark means without.

I don't know your car or what springs you fitted (mine is a 1.4 MA SR & I fitted 1.4 Bravo rears & they made no difference, but I haven't had to do a front yet) but I suppose it is possible to affect the ride height on the strength / length of the spring.  Say if you had a heavier 2.0 diesel car but fitted the 120hp petrol springs.  I remember from my amateur motorsport days, if a version was available diesel springs & components were often a simple way to beef up a 'standard' car for rough stuff, extra ride height & durability etc.

I have lost ride height on other cars with broken springs, damaged lower spring platforms & knackered top mounts but you say all your items are good.  Have a look at this link & see if you can decipher which springs you should have.  Part number 12 obviously, hover over the circled 'i' and you should see the applications.  If you click on a part number, then the 'drawings; word on the next page it will tell you if it's shared with anything else Fiat / Lancia / Alfa.  For instance, part number 5 (top pad) is Stilo, Bravo II & Delta.

https://eper.fiatforum.com/en/Drawings/Detail/L/L/DEL/TN/443/1/20/0/SubSubGroup

Edited January 14 by Deltamike