MG5 EV Lowering springs

[jpvdheijn]

Is it correct that the set is for both MK1 and MK2 MG5 EV?

 

[WigglePig]

I don't particularly want to lower my 5 but what I would like is to find some decent aftermarket shock absorbers, especially for the rear.

 

[AndyB87]

Is it correct that the set is for both MK1 and MK2 MG5 EV?

Yeah i believe they use the same springs. Easy enough to check by looking at a listing for them or on Eibach's website.
Edit: Looking at my receipt it states 2020> plus it would be unlikely SAIC changed the chassis for the facelift.
Part Number is: E10-444-004-02-22 if you would like to check yourself.

 

[AndyB87]

I don't particularly want to lower my 5 but what I would like is to find some decent aftermarket shock absorbers, especially for the rear.

What issues are you having with your current shocks? Mine seem fine, absorb bumps well enough, even with 5 people in the car.

 

[WigglePig]

What issues are you having with your current shocks? Mine seem fine, absorb bumps well enough, even with 5 people in the car.

They are bl00xed and I have no intention of paying £92 each for a pair of bare rear shocks from the MG dealer when they really aren't especially good. Mine started clonking at less than two years age but <dealer> refused warranty claim as they weren't (apparently) leaking.

 

[AndyB87]

Yeah that is poor. That price seems like the going rate until aftermarket parts are available. Cheapest ones on Ali Express for the Ei5 are £84.59 each.

 

[migros8]

As someone who experienced physical battery damage from debris on the road: Do not lower this thing any further!

 

[salty]

As someone who experienced physical battery damage from debris on the road: Do not lower this thing any further!

Yep, stuff like that can unfortunately happen. Lowered or not. To be fair though you've just been unlucky.

 

[Paulie68]

As someone who experienced physical battery damage from debris on the road: Do not lower this thing any further!

Nah, it's pretty high, dropping it 30mm still leaves it higher than most other EV's anyway.

Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but there's always the risk of hitting objects in the road. I'm not concerned over a slight drop in ride height, the probability is premature rusting will kill most 5's, not road debris!