Corsa Wheels
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does the current model SRi have different suspension to the sxi? i want less body roll from my baby sxi, it seems fine in a fast sweeping corner, but lob it in to a 90 degree corner and it will tilt over like a biatch, which does nought for my driving confidnece. i want to stiffen things up a bit, but as ive still got 3 years on my warranty, dont want to mess things up too much and dont want to spend irmscher amounts!! cheers.
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Greasemonkey
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get some lowering springs on there matey, the SRI might be slightly stiffer, but you wont notice it much
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L330wnz
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^^  ^^
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thanx 4 yr reply, any idea what to get, how much and where from!!? fitting is no problem cos i know a man who can. will it bugga my warranty?
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L330wnz
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probably bugger ur warranty but if ya lower it 40mm they might not notice... but if they do could void ya warranty 
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Greasemonkey
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maybe just maybe, if ya get vauxhall to fit them the warrenty might be ok, or they might remove warrenty from ya suspension componants
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or i could swap them ova if i need to get work done on the car, or make a claim even. what should i get and whats a reasonable price?
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Greasemonkey
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DONT get Apex, they drop about 15mm less than they state, ie 40mm=25mm, i think G-max are good for the money, Eibach are the best though but very expensive for just springs, dont pay over £80
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L330wnz
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oi ya bastid..I got apex spring and got a good 35mm drop at the least!! 
Whats ur budget mate?
Coz springs are like £70-90
And full kit are like £250-350
Eibach, blistein?, g-max are all good
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Corsa Wheels
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bit lame on these things.. i would obviously need a spring tensioner, but are they springs over dampers all round, old ones off, new ones on? thanx
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L330wnz
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the fronts are harder to do than the rear...basically with the rear.. jack up..on axle stands...undo a couple of bolts and the springs just kinda drop out...slip the new ones in and hey presto..! oh dont 4get to put the bolts back in 
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Corsa Wheels
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ill get mi mate to do it, he builds lifeboats for a living so slamming in some springs should be a easy. live on the IOW, only place we have for maxing cars is halfords really, reckon they will do em? not paying 60 quid to get my car ova to the mainland to go looking elsewhere!
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Greasemonkey
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yeah halfords do G-max
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thanks for all ya help! ill get some b4 & after pics in when its done
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