olliejones8
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hi guys, want to know if it runs ok any problems people have had etc
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deano87
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Not any problems as such - you well need to get the rear brake bias (something like that) adjusted, so the car doesn't think it has a full load.
Of course, the ride comfort isn't going to be the best on standard shocks, but they say -40mm is the lowest you should go on standard shocks.
I do know Dave A has -40mm springs designed specifically, to go with standard shocks.
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olliejones8
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hey deano, is your red corsa lowered 40mm on standard shocks?
how to i adjust the rear brake bias and is it easy?
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deano87
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No, my car isn't lowered. I got a ridiculous quote from my insurance company 
And now, I don't know how to adjust it. I would imagine a competent garage could do it, and it wouldn't cost a lot.
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olliejones8
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ohright, your cars nice man, i have a flame red breeze so very similar. Some people have said 40mm on standard shocks isnt good, so im alittle undecided
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dan_c4rsa
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i ran them for a few months while i saved for some apex shocks,.
are fine, but your standards will be pretty abused by the end of it.
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jrneedo
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Im down 40mm and standard shocks, and its fine but just dont plan to keep it lowered for a long time or your shocks will start to leak, mine have'nt just been told they will after 1/2 years give or take.
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Fonz
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Haynes Max Power manual describes how to adjust brakr bias, well worth it for £20 as it give tutorials for everything!!
NB only 1.4 & 1.6 have brake bias valves
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
Haynes Max Power manual describes how to adjust brakr bias, well worth it for £20 as it give tutorials for everything!!
NB only 1.4 & 1.6 have brake bias valves
 I didn't know that.
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Fonz
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the things you learn from reading books 
[Edited on 13-02-2008 by Fonz]
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olliejones8
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haha, so mine is a 1.2 16v, so mine wont have a brake bias
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IvIarkgraham
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im on gmax 40mm springs
very harsh ride
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olliejones8
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ohright, is it better just going 60mm with new shocks then?
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by olliejones8
ohright, is it better just going 60mm with new shocks then?
wudnt say that
i've dropped 35mm with an AVO full sport kit from Demontweeks and the difference is immence. its a beautful car to drive now, hugs the corner and sits on the road alot nicer, the boat like bouncing has disappeared from the acceleration too not to mention the improved look. not bad for £245 and a days work! 
60mm drop is too much if ride quality is important to you. more than 40mm and you'll lose ride quality, hit speed bumps and the like and have a low looking car as a result - personally i couldnt see the advantage
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olliejones8
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yeah, i think your right Fonz, also my work has speed bumps on the entrances so i have to go over 2 steep bumps no to mention the speed cushions in the village.
ALSO, just noticed you posted a picture in another thread about 'gettin a mirror finish when cleaning' is that your black car thats like a mirror,lol
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Fonz
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nope not mine, but it was originally posted on CS i was so impressed with it i saved it and when i saw that thread uploaded it as a eg.
my car is in my avatar and clicking my profile will give all the info you need on me
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olliejones8
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ohright sweet, so you think i should go 40mm on new shocks like gmax ?
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Fonz
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personally i would recommend a 40mm drop +/- 5mm and always go for a full system
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olliejones8
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yeah i think your right Fonz, just thinking about the amount of speed cushions i have to drive over everyday 60mm would kill me,lol
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V-Man
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im on 60mm and as long as you dont kane it over ramps you get over them just fine, ive quite easily got over bumps, up and down steep drives etc that i thought id be absolutly screwed on. But as you said, ride comfort is not amazing lol 
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sand-eel
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by the way my 1.2 16v has a rear brake bias adjuster, it's connected to the rear beam, you should see a spring which is attached to a slider, undo that so the spring has no tension that tighten it up again.
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SXI - Matt
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Got to be 60m i had the full gmax set didnt have any problems with speed bumps only time i suffrered was when my middle silencer was hanging abit low and caught on speed humps ride wasnt that bad no were near as bad as coilovers, was a nice height looked good and handled pretty good
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
by the way my 1.2 16v has a rear brake bias adjuster, it's connected to the rear beam, you should see a spring which is attached to a slider, undo that so the spring has no tension that tighten it up again.
my bad, just checked the book
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Haynes Max Power Corsa
Techy stuff
The brake compensator shown here is fitted to the larger-engined Corsa. Smaller-engined models have compensators valva in the rear brake pipes - suspension height doesn't affect these
i assume this was 1.4+ engines but i guess not, i can say that my 12v does not have one!!
[Edited on 13-02-2008 by Fonz]
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Simon_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
by the way my 1.2 16v has a rear brake bias adjuster, it's connected to the rear beam, you should see a spring which is attached to a slider, undo that so the spring has no tension that tighten it up again.
Is this relatively easy to do? My back brakes are getting quite lethal now and if you leave the handbrake on and suddenly brake and turn it ends up in a slide
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Dan295
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my gmax 40mm shocks and springs is like driving a bouncy castle sometimes
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