jonnywsport
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hi ive posted a thing before but still confuzeled lol. im waiting for rear springs to arrive 100mm ones. i want to lower the front 100mm aswel. can i just buy some 100mm springs and put them on origional shocks at front to save money? and how do i go about duin it? pics would help loads and a good discription cheers
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Jamie_Hastings1
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Will need coilovers for the front. And 100mm may need some arch modifaction. Will wear tyre insides fast unless you correct camber.
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basslinecorsa
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you wont go 100mm down on standard shocks mate even if you put 100mm springs on it wont sit much lower than 70/80 mm and then the ride would be unbearable. I have gone 60mm all round on standard shocks .... wouldn't recommend any more than that without coils.
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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IvIarkgraham
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im down 60mm on standard shock and its fucking terrible to drive
no taking bends at high speeds as it has a tendancy to bounce!
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basslinecorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
im down 60mm on standard shock and its fucking terrible to drive
no taking bends at high speeds as it has a tendancy to bounce!
agreed 
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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jonnywsport
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ok so mite buy a coilover kit then. will that be good to go down to 100mm then yeah? and still drive fine?
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Daveskater
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When you're lowering to that extreme ride quality goes out the window. It's a complete compromise. You can either have (moderate) comfort at standard-ish heights, or you can slam it and put up with being thrown around by every single bump in the road.
I didn't think you could even go down 100mm on the front. If a coilover kit will do it then I suppose it's possible but you'll need epic arch work ad definitely camber bolts as mentioned.
[Edited on 20-03-2010 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
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rbailey88
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100mm drop at rear isnt much of a problem if u got adjustable dampening so it doesnt bottom out, but 100mm at front is not far will probably need spacers to stop wheels scuffing suspension with amount of camber involved plus longer bolts for wheels plus arch work id guess. mines about 80mm at front n manifold is best friends with the road haha.
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mav6
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i did same as basslinecorsa 60 mill all round n like he says anymore m8 is gunna cost more in money alot better to just drop it 60 in my opinion
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jonnywsport
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ye ok ile think bout droppin it 100 at back and between 60-80 at front. that all be cush then yeah?
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cjohnson
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Mine is on coilovers mate, wound right down. Think its around 80mm tbh, but like everyone has said, the ride is a disgrace! Feel absolutely everything. I wouldnt want to be any lower tbh. And I really dont think it would be possible anyway mate.. I catch my mnifold absolutely everywhere.
Look in my Garage to see how it sits, perfect IMO.
Whatever you do, get uprsted shocks when lowering it! I made this mistake with my 12v. Fitted 60mm springs, standard shocks, was stupidly bouncy!
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jonnywsport
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ok sound think ile go for coilovers at front and 100mm lowering springs at back. i know i will feel everything in the road but it just looks so good lol so 100mm springs jus poped in back with standard shocks and coilovers at front wound down to around 80mm that cushty then yeah? cheers guys
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cjohnson
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No, fit uprated shocks. they are shorter, and lass sag so you wont get any bounce. just rock solid lol
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Daveskater
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The rear will not go down 100mm with standard shocks so you will literally be sat on the bumpstops 100% of the time.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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jonnywsport
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bugga lol. well cud some one give me a list of what i need and how much it would cost and where i can get them. cheers lol
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Daveskater
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We've already told you what you need really.
You either need a coilover kit or you need some shortened shocks and some custom springs. A good shop is Venom Motorsport, I ordered the kit for my old car off there and they were good with great prices.
It really comes down to how much you want to pay and it literally is a case of you get what you pay for. You will have a better ride (and with coilovers more adjust-ability) on a more expensive kit but when going that low it's not going to be good at any rate
[Edited on 23-03-2010 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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jonnywsport
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ok sound thanks for that guys
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jonnywsport
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gonna get coilover kit. andbody know and good deals around £350-£400 cheers
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Daveskater
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I'm not recommending any of these as such just looked through the Venom website quickly at ones in your price range.
I don't mean to sound rude but I gave you a link in my last post so that you could do this yourself.
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=688&manufacturer=AP&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=1734&manufacturer=Apex&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=7131&manufacturer=FK&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=7829&manufacturer=FK&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=11168&manufacturer=Gmax&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=15975&manufacturer=JOM&category=Suspension
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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jonnywsport
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lol ok sound lol
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innes16v
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100mm springs on rear with normal shocks wont work, sore on ur rear and the springs will probs fall out!
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jonnywsport
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where can i get the right shocks front and rear so i can lower my ride 100mm at rear and 80 at front. i know i may sound and thanks dave skater for your inmput. but i only want to spend around 200 so just want to get it 100mm at back and 80 at front for cheap cheers?
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jonnywsport
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would this do? to drop it 80 at front and 100ish at back? cheers
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jonnywsport
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-B-SRi-Coilover-lowering-kit-741002_W0QQitemZ360207496448QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item53de0a3500#ht_2870wt_1167
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cjohnson
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gtf. Read what you've already been told! How many times you need telling?
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