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Hi, just had a set of 40mm apex srpings delivered and now need to fit them!! got a mate whos willing to do it for me, but looking for a bit of advise on exactly whats involved. He thinks that we will probably need to take the front dampers out to fit the front springs. Any one got a tutorial or step by step guide on how to change springs? im changing springs on a corsa-c.
Thanks
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Siberia
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just going on a corsa B take off wheel--> undo the bolts at the bottom first--> there the ones on top of the strut--> take it out on the ground->> spring compressor till the compesssion is off the stut--> undo bolt at top of strut--> take pring off--> put spring compresson on new spring(u WILL neeed to do this) put spring on strut--> put cap and nut on and tight--> put back in car and tighten up top nuttts in the engine bay first--> then do u up bottom bolts--- bobs yer uncle!
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L330wnz
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rear ones are pish easy ^^ and wot he sed for fronts.. need the right tools 
I got Apex springs and woteva ne1 says they are quite good
altho wud prefer Eibach/Blistein etc now-a-days!
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Siberia
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i had apex springs -40mm but got rid of them after 2 months cos there is no way in this world that they lower -40. i'll find a pic hang on...
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Siberia
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dunoo how long this pic will work for cos angelfire are cnuts
-40 apex style  ---->
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L330wnz
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I'm damn sure I got -40mm from Apex but mind u, ya got a 1.2 engine where as I got a 1.6 so will drop a wee bit more at front due to extra weight
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Siberia
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fecking picture i told ya it wouldnt stay working for long...
yeh the engine might bring it down slightly more but i wouldn't think its loads heaver than a 1.2.
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L330wnz
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u'd be surprised + I got a/c which adds a bit more on
but eventually when I actually ave some spare cash I'll get some coilovers 
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Greasemonkey
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i had Apex springs on my GSI, they stayed on the car for approximately 2 weeks before i swapped them for G-max 60mm,
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Siberia
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i'm on fk highsports now there brillaint..... i'll never skimp on parts again after them springs.... i hate wasting money even small amounts 
put my first 100 quid away for the eninge conversion this week gonna just put stick a 1.6 in her with manztel and unichip. wouldnt get insurance in this place for anything else.
[Edited on 26-07-2004 by Siberia]
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L330wnz
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I daren't drop it 60mm coz dont want the hassle of scrubbing, etc or catching speed bumps
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L330wnz
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good lil engines them 1.6's 
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Siberia
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quote:
Originally posted by L330wnz
I daren't drop it 60mm coz dont want the hassle of scrubbing, etc or catching speed bumps
thats what the angle grinder is for
i thought it would be a load of hassle cutting the arches but its really simple.
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L330wnz
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yeah but u aint seen me woth a power tool..
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Corsa Wheels
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anyone know where i can buy new single use bolts? i guess i will need some for the front springs
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Corsa Wheels
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anyone?? i need to get these b4 i start pulling bits off my 11 grand motor!!!
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Greasemonkey
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go to vaux, theycost pence, if ya buy a kit with shocks too the bolts come with it, its only 2 bolts that are threadlock ones, TBH i have re-used mine 2times, no worries
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Siberia
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quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
go to vaux, theycost pence, if ya buy a kit with shocks too the bolts come with it, its only 2 bolts that are threadlock ones, TBH i have re-used mine 2times, no worries
ive reused mine 15 times ermmm..... i'll be pulling the front out of the car some time this week so i think i better get new ones.
[Edited on 26-07-2004 by Siberia]
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Greasemonkey
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Good choice on engine any way Siberia, if ya need any help ya know who to ask!!!
If my car dont sell and my engine plan goes down the bog i will be gettin a unichip very soon, myself
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Siberia
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dont wanna go off topic to much here but what was the difference like with and without the mantzell?
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L330wnz
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well I have without and Greasemonkey has with and he'd walk all over me at low/mid/high revs
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L330wnz
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hopefully next year I might have inlet and unichip + upgrade of internals... but dunno yet as Kris well knows
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Greasemonkey
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yeah me and you carnt make our minds up lol
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L330wnz
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4t u woz gettin that motor u told me about? I got a quote for next years insurance and this year I am paying £1900 f/c and next year it'll be £900 f/c 
so mite keep the ole corsa and mod it up a bit coz with the extra power I'd probably be happier
Still dunno tho..grrrrr
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Greasemonkey
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Well i am still gonna give 110% into gettin rid or my car, its going in auto trader if it goes im gettin one of the cars i mentioned, if it dont go then we will see might keep it
Im paying i think £860 Full comp a the mo with everything declared and 6 points
[Edited on 26-07-2004 by Greasemonkey]
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