acka
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Registered: 22nd Jul 08
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hey,
earlier on i almost purchased some lowering springs for my corsa b, but then i noticed it said i need shortened sports shock absorbers. So what will i actually need to lower it by 60mm? I have seen some kits on ebay for around £110 which are shock absorbers and springs but i dont want to rush into buying just incase it turns out i need something else. So advice please thanks.
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
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Standard shocks bottom out at a 65m drop - that's why people suggest you get shortened/uprated shocks. People have and do put -60 springs on with standard shocks, but it's not comfy by anyones standards!
My advice would be to buy a decent set of shocks; get in touch with Dave A on here...
EDIT: "Standard shocks bottom out at a 65m drop...." IIRC
[Edited on 22-08-2008 by Ellis]
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carllocorsa
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do you have to adjust a brake compensator after you lower it?
after i lowered mine the back brakes lock up
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Ellis
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Some people do, some people don't...if your rear brakes lock up under braking then you probably will have to adjust them
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acka
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Registered: 22nd Jul 08
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So would it be better for a 40mm drop on the standard shocks? without any problems ?
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acka
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if they bottom out at 65 then 40mm springs should fit on nicely am i correct ?
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by acka
if they bottom out at 65 then 40mm springs should fit on nicely am i correct ?
Indeed, bare in mind that was what i've heard on here that standard shocks bottom out at - might be more might be less...
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