SRi_Lad
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Well, I have decided to bite the bullet and buy myself some 17" alloys in the not so distant future!
So I call upon you peeps to help in my decision, and also help with the usual question associated with 17's...
Firstly, what do you guys recommend, was thinking about a set of Dare V1 or V2?! Opinions please.
What is a good price for these, and where would do you recommend I get them from? (live in London if that helps!)
BUT, I don't want to lower the car!! So if I do fit 17s will it look stupid, It is an SRi (corsa C) so it is lower that standard models?!
Also I believe that I don't have to do any arch mods to fit them, is that true?
Cheers in advance guys.
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Red_SXi
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It should look fine mate, i've got a Corsa C Sxi with the 16" Sri wheels wich have 195/45 tyres, and it seems quite low, your Sri will be slightly lower than mine and with lower profile tyres should be about the same height off the ground. I know that everyone is going to post and say it needs to be lowered otherwise it'll look like a 4x4, but i honestly dont think it will. The best aftermarket alloys for a Corsa C IMO are Masitaly VT7, they are available in 17" and 18" but the 17's look like 18's, and the 18's look like 19's due to the shape of the front of them. I think with tyres you're looking at around £650 - £700 for 17's delivered.
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Gambit
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there is a v.nice set of new 17" BK 299's for sale in the classifieds section for £225 no tyres
they are a very nice looking wheel
u'll still need to lower the corsa another 30mm or so otherwise it's resembles a moon buggy
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lee roberts
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ANY ONE WANT TO BUY A CORSA 16V GSI ITS CARBIC BLUE I HAVE JUST FLUSHED THE TAILGATE AND DOOR HANDLES ALSO FITTED A SOLINOID I GOT A BIG BRAKE COVERSION NEW DRUMS AND SHOES SPAX COILOVERS 15 TO 60MM DROP SET OF EIGHTEENS DTM MIRRORS F50 BONNET NOT SURE HOW MUCH TO SELL IT FOR AROUND THE 2000 GRAND MARK GOT ALL RECIPTS NEW CAM BELT ALTERNATOR FAN BELT OIL AIR FUEL FILTERS JUST NEEDS FINISHING AND PAINTING
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Red_SXi
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ummm............No thanks
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SRi_Lad
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Cheers guys, the Masitaly VT7 look nice.
Will the BK 299 fit ok on my corsa, I know that you have to be carefull with offset etc?
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SRi_Lad
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Yeah, cheers for the help lee! WTF?!
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Gambit
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if they are the correct offset then they'll fit perfectly, u2u him to find out the offset
offset aint as big an issue on corsa c as it is corsa b
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Red_SXi
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the 16" wheels that come on the Sri (which i've got) are ET40, and there looks like there's plenty of room, they also stick out nicely because of the 9mm less offset.
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SRi_Lad
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What about lowering then?
Can I just get lowering springs or will I have to change the dampers? Haven't got a clue about lowering.
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Red_SXi
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I think you'll be able to go to about 30 - 40 mm with just springs, any lower and i think you'll need springs and dapmpers.
Do you have any pics of ur car Sri_Lad, what colour is it? What year is it ?
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Andy Stocker
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quote:
Originally posted by Red_Sxi
. I know that everyone is going to post and say it needs to be lowered otherwise it'll look like a 4x4, but i honestly dont think it will.
Excellent!  Not lowering on 17s
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SRi_Lad
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There it is. it is a 2001model
[Edited on 14-04-2003 by SRi_Lad]
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Red_SXi
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Oh so it didn't come with the 16's that the 03 model comes with. This is them on my Sxi:
Yes more pics of my car
The reason i post these is to show you that an Sxi on 16's with 195/45 rubber doesn't look like a 4x4, so an Sri on 17's with 205/35 rubber will be about the same i think.
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SRi_Lad
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yeah, looks good mate, think mine will be fine! especially with the ice i have too 
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Gambit
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Red_Sxi, personally ur car on 16's not lowered does look like a 4x4
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Gambit
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi_Lad
yeah, looks good mate, think mine will be fine! especially with the ice i have too
trust me, it will look like a tractor, Ice or No Ice
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Red_SXi
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I disagree
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casper_ac
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that corsa loos like an off roader!
my corsa is lowered 40mm on 16s and still looks hi!ull have o lower a corsa on 17s or else ull have rubbish handling and it will look absolutely DUNG...ull not need new shocks if u only lowere it 30mm but any firther id advise it!.. buy new spring dont cut the old ones! 100quid will lower ur car...new springs and work inclded and coz shes and SRi there will not be that much difference to the comfort of the ride!
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JayT
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wtf, lee do you want to barge in with a random post on this therad any more mate? WRONG SECTION
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa boy Jay T
wtf, lee do you want to barge in with a random post on this therad any more mate? WRONG SECTION
welcome to 2006 
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JayT
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what do you mean by that matty G
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