Danger_Mouse
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Registered: 10th May 02
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soz 2 seem like a complete twat but i have a few suspension questions.
I'm thinkin of gettin ma corsa C lowered, a mate of mine is a mechanic who has spring compressors etc and will do the work for me but i've heard ppl on here sayin that trackin n other stuff needs adjustin afterwards.
I'm plannin on just gettin springs just now n was hopin that the other C owners out ther cud tel me wot like ther car is now its lowered, type of springs, how it handles, how much it cost etc
Thanks for any help
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glasgow_corsa_c
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Registered: 13th Jan 03
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apex 40mm springs fitted to mine, bought from pvd for bout 80 quid, fitted for 35.
car handles a LOT betetr than wat it did in standard form.
only thing i have to sasy obut my springs is that they have came down too much. They are sposed to be 40mm but its came down close to 60mm!!
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Danger_Mouse
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wot size wheels u got n do u get any rubbin at all?
wher bouts did u get them fitted?
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glasgow_corsa_c
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quote:
Originally posted by Danger_Mouse
wot size wheels u got n do u get any rubbin at all?
wher bouts did u get them fitted?
got me fitted at ma fadas mates garage.
wheels are 17" dare v2s on offset of 45mm.
cos the car came down a lot more than it was supposed to , i had to remove the arch bolts cos it would catch when i took anyone in the back.
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R Lee
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i had just springs on my corsa c, but i was unhappy with the amount of bounce they give. going over speed bumps or any other kinda dips in the road caused my car to act like a yoyo. i now have a full suspension setup and handling is better than ever. although this is obviously a bit more expensive, in the long run i wont have to change the dampers again.
definately recommend full kit rather than just springs.
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si_reading
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Registered: 5th Apr 03
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GoldPenguin - how much was your full suspension?? Springs are only bout £80 around about aren't they?
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R Lee
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GoldPenguin - how much was your full suspension?? Springs are only bout £80 around about aren't they?
yeah about that...
i got adjustable front and rear koni's for 290. plus fitting you're looking around 350 ish +/-.
well worth the money as you can fly round corners so much better with minimal body roll.
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Scotty_B
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Location: East Kilbride
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Eibach all the way 30mm drop. £120 delivered Demon Tweeks.
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ffls
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Eibach -35 mm, koni shocks, Eibach anti roll kit, sparco front upper brace and OMP rear brace. It handles a lot better but the ride is awful.
I think i'm going to try whiteline springs (aussie); poly bushes, camber and castor kit, special rear shims to decrease rear camber and lower strut brace and another brace (weld) for the rear suspension
Try Whiteline site www.whiteline.com.au this guys are suspension gurus and have a complete kit for the corsa
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kev_corsa
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ive got just springs n i think the handling is absolutly shite, where did u buy your koni's from GoldPenguin????? Are they direct replacements or do you have to insert them into the original shock????
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R Lee
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quote:
Originally posted by kev_corsa
ive got just springs n i think the handling is absolutly shite, where did u buy your koni's from GoldPenguin????? Are they direct replacements or do you have to insert them into the original shock????
i got my local car place to get them for me. they replace the whole shcoks... well worth the money, i can handle corners better
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diddon
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You may need tracking realligned and toes ajusted
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Danger_Mouse
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Thanks for all ur replys.
Just 1 final question to b annoyin, where did u all get ur springs n shocks n how much wer u?
Thanks again 
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Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
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Eibach Springs - Demon Tweeks £120 delivered (If I remember rightly)
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diddon
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quote:
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Eibach Springs - Demon Tweeks £120 delivered (If I remember rightly)
Spot on
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Jason Iles
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Danger_Mouse
Thanks for all ur replys.
Just 1 final question to b annoyin, where did u all get ur springs n shocks n how much wer u?
Thanks again
Apex -40mm from south west tyres at £45 fitted.
Gotta love knowing the owners 
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Danger_Mouse
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£45 
u notice any difference in ride or handlin with them on?
u get any rubbin with ppl in the bak or that?
btw, think ur allloys look fukin mint, how much did u pay for them? i've bin quoted £900 with Hankook tyres which i thot was a bit steep
Cheers for the info
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
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hes got cheapies
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Jason Iles
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quote:
Originally posted by Danger_Mouse
£45
u notice any difference in ride or handlin with them on?
u get any rubbin with ppl in the bak or that?
btw, think ur allloys look fukin mint, how much did u pay for them? i've bin quoted £900 with Hankook tyres which i thot was a bit steep
Cheers for the info
The ride is firmer and better when cornering, I get no rubbing at all even with a full load up and haven't modded the arch's at all
The wheels aren't Kahns, but the cheaper alternative Lenzo VL2's and for 17's with Yoko tyres I paid £750 which was the best price they good do
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PainZ
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But
you cant buy lenso VL2s anymore as Kahn took them to ocourt about the designs and they won so Lenso stopped making them and with drew them from sale
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Jason Iles
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quote:
Originally posted by PainZ
hes got cheapies
Yesh I always get the best deals 
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Danger_Mouse
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Painz, wot alloys av u got, Kahn's or Lenso's?
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Jason Iles
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He is posh and has Kahns
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Danger_Mouse
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so has he got the posh suspension set-up 2 match?
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