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corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 20:44

Right keeping the corsa a while longer...as when i talk about getting a faster car the missus dont like it

also i put the softstars back on after 3/4 months of steelies yesterday and she looks sexy agen!

so first thing is the lower it...gonna put max of £500/600 into it now and then out comes the VTS saving tin

so thinking suspension £300, the rest of a badgless grille here, bit of paint there and maybe a gsi kit or summat to tidy it up...the 1.4 lump is pretty healthy and still low mileage on it at 64k so cheap motoring for a while longer

Sooo....

what suspension shall i go for with budget of £300?? want summat with abit of quality really...not like a go kart...was thinking just gmax kit 60mm

but maybe spend a little more for a little more like

will get a project thread going soon...as may well turn into an XE building thread

Robin

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13th Feb 08 at 20:50

Soend £50 more and get Konis.

corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 20:51

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Soend £50 more and get Konis.

which kits that robin?

Robin

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13th Feb 08 at 20:52

Just the adjustable yellows, springs and shocks, I had them on my Corsa a few years back and they were fantastic IMO.

I can have a look at a price for Bilstein tomorrow for you too if you'd like?

corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 20:54

what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

16V_1600

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13th Feb 08 at 21:00

I've got a full PI 60mm suspension kit. £250 Handles like it's on rails with the Toyo T1-Rs

16V_1600

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13th Feb 08 at 21:01

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

Mine is 60mm and my exhaust was banging exhausts UK sorted a new section to clear the beam

corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 21:01

quote:
Originally posted by 16V_1600

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

Mine is 60mm and my exhaust was banging exhausts UK sorted a new section to clear the beam

exhausts UK???

lol

Robin

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13th Feb 08 at 21:02

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

My Koni kit was -40mm, but I ran it with -60mm springs (£60 more)

I never had issues with rear beam to exhaust interaction

16V_1600

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13th Feb 08 at 21:03

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob

quote:
Originally posted by 16V_1600

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

Mine is 60mm and my exhaust was banging exhausts UK sorted a new section to clear the beam

exhausts UK???
lol

yeah why?

Spot on job, no probs. Or are you going on hearsay

[Edited on 13-02-2008 by 16V_1600]

corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 21:07

:s never heard of exhuasts UK found the site now though!

robin- hhmmm never thought about just running didnt springs from like custom springs are anything! need to sort summat out...60mm for me i think...bilstein kit if a 60 front 40 back...want that back end down though aswell

these the koni's?

well could just buy the yellows seperate and springs from customer or whereever i guess

[Edited on 13-02-2008 by corsa_rob]

Robin

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13th Feb 08 at 21:09

You can normally buy the shocks only, then you can use whatever springs you'd want.

16V_1600

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13th Feb 08 at 21:11

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
:s never heard of exhuasts UK found the site now though!

Ah, sorry mate. Thought you were one of these haters who hear one bad thing about them then jump on the bandwagon.

Well I can recommend them

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corsa_rob

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13th Feb 08 at 21:19

FK a big no no then? aswell lol...going on hearsay really...they also do a 60/40 and a 75/50 :O madness

dave a will probably need u2u ing i think...bilstein's with a 60/60? hmmm...cheers so far guys...also spotted the Fk badgeless' are still on site i was looking at so

all gud

S@M

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13th Feb 08 at 22:27

quote:
Originally posted by Robin

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
what heights we talking? need to sort out the exhaust ready not sure what to do though :s its gonna smash against the rear beam every little bump! prices would be good mate if its no trouble like. Just to see what best options are

My Koni kit was -40mm, but I ran it with -60mm springs (£60 more)

I never had issues with rear beam to exhaust interaction

agreed cant go wrong with koni. Brilliant for the price.

Fonz

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13th Feb 08 at 23:33

i got my kit (AVO) from Demontweeks, £240 and a days work the car was lowered 35mm and handles how it really should have from the factory, sits flat on acceleration hugs corners and little compromise with ride, only really noticeable at low speeds

well worth it!!

(check garage for photos)

BeArDy

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14th Feb 08 at 08:22

i have a set of Bilstein for sale
cost 750 about 3 months ago
Will let them go for 300

Korza

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14th Feb 08 at 12:44

I bought these for my Corsa B, you could try the same company...

http://www.potn.co.uk/p1320146.htm

Korza

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14th Feb 08 at 12:46