CorsaSport1.416v
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Registered: 27th Jan 03
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I want to get some coilovers but ive just got 1 question:
:How do the rears adjust in height because ive read on here that the rear isnt a coilover but is just a damper and spring?????????
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Scott
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Registered: 11th Mar 01
Location: Kilmarnock,Scotland
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give us a call 2morrow mate , and will go though everything with you mate.
01563 555923 or http://www.illusionautostyle.co.uk
[Edited on 28-12-2003 by Scott]
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Joff
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No need to call...
Height adjustment on the rears for the Nova/Corsa B kits (and some others) is carried out by having an adjustable platform underneath the pigtail spring on the rear.
When the coil is wound in, the spring is compressed, thus acheiving different ride heights.
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Kris TD
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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ok i want an honest reply from you guys, which would handle better:
fk highsport coilovers
or
koni yellows with apex 60mm springs.
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MattM
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Registered: 17th May 03
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I bought the FK's for my Corsa- Very happy. Only buying coilovers means u can expect some 'bounce' but on 60/40 mine rides lovely!!!
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Joff
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There's no way to judge which of the two will give better "handling".
The Koni's will probably be stiffer and give a harsher ride, but the FK Highsport should be more controlled.
If you're on a super smooth track then I'd say Koni's, but on a road then you need all the control you can get.
I've got Bilsteins and they're rock solid - the car twitches and skips all over the road, so it's hardly ideal.
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Scott
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Kris TD
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is it worth spending the extra £200 for the konig's or not really for road use?
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Scott
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I would personally go for Highsport
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ainsml
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: rotherham
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Go for the Gaz shocks kit it is very well built and carry a 3 year warrenty i have one set of coilover that i have not fitted yours for £500 + postage £9 as i have moved on.
cheers
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luca2020
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Registered: 26th May 02
Location: Maidstone, Kent
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ive got FK highsport coilovers, good stuff, only wish they were slightly harder, but thats only cos i dont want so much scrubege over dips in the road
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DP.
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Registered: 21st Dec 03
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ive got the spax rsx coilover kit... when i get my car running i'll let you know how they handle
btw... u guys with the coilovers - did you keep your ARB on or remove it?
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Kris TD
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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can you get uprated front springs on the highsports as i would probably put 2l ones on if possible as the normal petrol ones are too soft for the td.
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DP.
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i would presume u can get uprated springs for them... i might get some for my spax rsx kit.. not sure where sells them tho yet :s
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