corsasport.co.uk
  Not logged in [Login - Register]  
You Are Not Registered Or Not Logged In  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Lowering suspension on Corsa C


New Topic
New Poll 		  Subscribe | Add to Favourites

You are not logged in and may not post or reply to messages. Please log in or create a new account or mail us about fixing an existing one - register@corsasport.co.uk

There are also many more features available when you are logged in such as private messages, buddy list, location services, post search and more.


Author Lowering suspension on Corsa C
mhouldridge
Member
Registered: 8th Jul 04
User status: Offline
8th Jul 04 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi,

I am considering lowering the suspension on my corsa c.

I would like to tkae it to 40mm. I have 16's. I know that this shoould fit fine, however I am concerned that my shock absorbers might brake.

Will this work?

MArk.
Davey_boy
Member
Registered: 28th Apr 03
Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands
User status: Offline
8th Jul 04 at 17:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I would have thought you'll be fine goin 40mm on standard shocks mate
ultra_corsa
Member
Registered: 12th Jun 04
Location: Luton
User status: Offline
9th Jul 04 at 16:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh shoyld be fine ,i got 17" and lowered 30-35mm no probs
M16KE B
Member
Registered: 24th Feb 04
Location: Stirling
User status: Offline
9th Jul 04 at 16:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Lowered 30mm on 17s (wish id went for 40mm Should be OK on your standard shocks.






[Edited on 09-07-2004 by M16KE B]
ultra_corsa
Member
Registered: 12th Jun 04
Location: Luton
User status: Offline
9th Jul 04 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
u & me both mate!
M16KE B
Member
Registered: 24th Feb 04
Location: Stirling
User status: Offline
9th Jul 04 at 17:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ultra_corsa
u & me both mate!


Yip! still, doesnt look too high i guess - i'll know for next time.
ultra_corsa
Member
Registered: 12th Jun 04
Location: Luton
User status: Offline
9th Jul 04 at 17:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
chris_uk
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 8th Jul 03
User status: Offline
10th Jul 04 at 07:44   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
this is -40mm apex springs with no shocks with 1 person sat in drivers seat.



[Edited on 10-07-2004 by chris_uk]
mhouldridge
Member
Registered: 8th Jul 04
User status: Offline
10th Jul 04 at 07:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Those are 17s arent they?

I wouldnt want it to look that low....

Guess my 16s will looks less low than that.
R Lee
Member
Registered: 15th Aug 03
User status: Offline
10th Jul 04 at 12:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
they'll be fine on standard susp, but getting full kit is def worth while

 
New Topic
New Poll

  Related Threads Author Forum Replies Views Last Post
What suspension? 1.0to2.0 Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 4 1050
7th Apr 03 at 08:55
by 1.0to2.0		  
KONI Suspension for sale RichSxi Classifieds 0 1174
6th Sep 03 at 17:07
by RichSxi		  
16v Red Tops Gambit General Chat 28 2769
24th Oct 03 at 17:30
by Andy		  
Coilover's Dave Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 25 3611
22nd Dec 03 at 10:51
by PaulW		  
Starter Motor??? Motor or Brushes??? Tidus Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 10 1267
14th Mar 04 at 14:14
by TOMAS		  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Lowering suspension on Corsa C 27 database queries in 0.0136240 seconds