timmsy21
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Well after a bit of looking around and searching there is definitely mixed reviews about cheap coilovers!
I've recently picked up a cheap Corsa B sxi while my 205 project is getting underway again!
Now as its a cheap run around i dont really want to go spending to much, however i do want it to sit a bit lower!
So ive been thinking about picking up some FK street coilovers circa £170
FK Street Coilovers
Ive looked into lowering springs and standard shocks and after having this all for about a week on the 205 (upgraded to Gaz Golds so know all about the advantages of expensive coilovers) i dont really want to go this route so im thinking cheap coilovers or a cheap shock/spring upgrade is needed
Any other options for under £200? any other ideas?
Thanks
[Edited on 10-06-2012 by timmsy21]
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Sunz
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There is JOM coilovers for the corsa that are cheap.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=JOM+corsa&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Pi do shorter shocks, don't think they are adjustable but just a set height and rate.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=Pi+corsa&_sacat=0&_odkw=JOM+corsa&_osacat=0&_from=R40
Is loads for the corsa's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=corsa+b+coilovers
And here is a topic I started the other day, Asking about JOM coilovers, might be helpful.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=636626
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timmsy21
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Yeah saw that topic, was a good read. Thanks 
I think im also of the mind set of something more well known. i know the FK's are probably going to be utter S*** but i dont expect anything from them for the price. it'll be a toss up between the JOM ones or FK i think
after looking at a couple of peoples project threads i've noticed a few people have used these and the only real complains is the ride quality, tbh though they will be used quite rarely just to and from work as i have my other car for 'fun'
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Darryl H
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FK's will be fine if you aren't bothered about handling/comfort.
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l88fty
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I'm currently watching a set of front FK coilovers for my B, I dont have a lot of money to spend on Coilovers, but I do want something decent for my money, are the JOM a better choice than the FK then? Cheers
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timmsy21
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After looking at many reviews they pretty comparable tbh. At this price range it'll come down to personal preference i think
[Edited on 11-06-2012 by timmsy21]
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l88fty
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I only bring my Corsa out the garage twice a week on my days off work, rest of the time I'm in the company car, so I can't justify buying expensive coilovers when I won't get my money's worth of use out of them.
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MattM
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Cheap 60/40 coilovers on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corsa-B-60-40-coil-over-springs-lowering-60mm-40mm-suspension-/331034654072?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d1333f578
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chrisr195
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I use fk's on my. Made a big different holds on the road much better and lower to ride I have to say is abit uncomfortable but I think it matters how low you have them. For the price there perfect especially for a cheap run about. Hope tthis helped
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BenC1985
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I agree with everyone else. I ran the fk street coilovers on my old corsa and they was wound right down and wasent too bad. Not the best but what do you expect for £170 delivered.
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Vauxdan88
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I've got fk's on my b xe now. I personally think there fine,when on a nice smooth road but whe you start going over bumps and things they get a bit bouncy,but that's just due to the extra weight. They do the job,not amazing but do the job!
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Christopher
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Fk's are best value in my opinion! Pretty good coilovers tbh
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shadyche
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My fks were backbrakingly firm, but were awsome other than that, they were fantastic! Had the car for 12 months and they still worked as they should, if it's only a run about id suggest them to anyone
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M Sutton
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I have the FKs on my nova and they are fine! IMO you dont need to spend a fortune on expensive coilovers. My last Corsa B had £400 coilovers and they where no different to the £180 set on my Nova. I have a few mates running cheap coilovers without any problems 
[Edited on 29-09-2013 by M Sutton]
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