craig8
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i had the -40 gmax shocks and springs on for about 6 month, and although the car didnt get used much, the ride was a bit stiffer, but the cornering and the general handling was better
its now down 60mm on the gmax springs and shocks and its alot rougher, but handles really well, and i think it looks better
E36 328
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tom_simes
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Registered: 12th Jan 05
Location: Undy, Newport Drives: Skoda Octavia vRS estate
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No, its saying that the bottom kit will be a 50mm front drop and 40mm rear, while the other above it will be 50mm all round.
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Rob_Corsa
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its the 2nd and 3rd ones down im interested in but they seem to say they are for different models yet the 1.6 is listed on both.
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tom_simes
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Yea, I think its due to the GSi having lower suspension as standard. That is why they only lower 35mm, instead of 40mm. Try giving them a ring tomorrow, just to check if both sets will fit a 1.6 sport.
Good luck mate, and let us know!
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chr15barn3s
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A friend has the spax set up. Hes happy with it but its a harsh ride imo.
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DaNnY_LaD
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Registered: 30th Nov 05
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You can get apex -40mm suspension kit for £230 Ive gone -50mm on 17'' on day to day driving...Gone for looks more than anything
Danny_lad
[Edited on 07-02-2006 by DaNnY_LaD]
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Jas
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Registered: 13th Oct 04
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o/e bilstein shox with some eibach springs thats what im going to do
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Dave A
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quote: Originally posted by Jason2004
o/e bilstein shox with some eibach springs thats what im going to do
o/e bilstein shoxs are not made by bilstein. they are just cheap branded shoot. pay a bit extra and get a decent set-up.
eibach springs are the daddies for everyday driving tho, i prefer driving my eibach equipped sport much more than the gsi on a daily basis.
(gsi is on bilstein tarmac rally set-up)
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Jas
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are they not
il get some tidy shox... but i want eibachs
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Dave A
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nah, they are only uprated 10% over standard (most o.e shocks are) so they are no better than budget shocks, well thats what they are really. Look at spax dampers they arent bad, about £50 each for the fronts.
look for some KYB ones as well, they do a 25% uprated damper for a decent price, not bad quality either.
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