Carb_Fanatic
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i`m looking to get some coilovers because i have been told its the best way to get decent handling at the height (-60mm) i want to run the corsa at.
its a 1999 corsa B, so which make should i be looking at?
basicly i want to to be good for country roads, which my springs really aint at the mo! lol
cheers ppl
(also links would be great? )
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Corsa_B1.2
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FK matey
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Dan
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fk is ok unless ure running 17s lol
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Corsa_B1.2
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u will have probs with most when running 17" dan
Thats why i sold mine and just got full g-max -60mm
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Carb_Fanatic
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i`ve got 16's. with no rubbing at all even over really shitty roads
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BeArDy
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Nah dont get FK where pants
i have them and would swop for another set of coilovers anyday
Reason
the coilovers themself are awsome and are made to the highest quality BUT they have tryed to be to fancy for the own good
the camber ajustment is wank, as everytime to strip the side down you have to get the camber setup again which is wank.
Its not about rubbing on the archs its about the wheels ribbing the coilover, most need a 5mm spacer.
[Edited on 12-12-2004 by BeArDy]
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ed
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Another thing about getting coilovers - they cost a fair bit. If you know you want your car to be lowered 60mm then just get a 60mm kit. You then have the chance to get the best suspension kit at fixed ride height, rather than getting the middle of the range coilover kit that is a slight pain in the arse.
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Dan
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yea i know they wont fit, thats y i sold them and got koni adjustables
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J da Silva
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I had fk's on my first turbo corsa, never really had any problems with camber, ride type or brakeages, did the job for me.
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Joff
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My FKs are fine, however for legal reasons I cannot recommend any particular brand over another or infact give my opinion on anything, anywhere, anytime. ever.
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myke
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someone on mig is doing a group buy on gaz coilovers.
i'm looking at getting fronts
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by BeArDy
Reason
the coilovers themself are awsome and are made to the highest quality BUT they have tryed to be to fancy for the own good
the camber ajustment is wank, as everytime to strip the side down you have to get the camber setup again which is wank.
agree, mine have never been setup properly
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by myke
someone on mig is doing a group buy on gaz coilovers.
i'm looking at getting fronts
link?
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AdiSRI
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mine fit with 17's....
also if u pull apart, just mark the postiion first and then put back the same..
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Carb_Fanatic
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i want to go for the coilovers as i have a heavy ICS set up in the back. but also cos i am planning a engine conversion in the long run, so need something that can cope with the 1.6 engine too
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myke
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
quote: Originally posted by myke
someone on mig is doing a group buy on gaz coilovers.
i'm looking at getting fronts
link?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=166227&highlight=gaz+coilovers
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Joff
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Gaz are good.
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corsaandy
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ive got GAZ they seem pretty good to me but havent given them a proper run yet
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James R
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quote: Originally posted by myke
someone on mig is doing a group buy on gaz coilovers.
i'm looking at getting fronts
Looking in to it you might aswell get your hands on the whole lot, the front are £350 (ish) and the whole lot is £430(ish) might as well have totally adjustable everything for the extra money. It's also what ever poundage springs you want to run when order too
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Siberia
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
quote: Originally posted by BeArDy
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the coilovers themself are awsome and are made to the highest quality BUT they have tryed to be to fancy for the own good
the camber ajustment is wank, as everytime to strip the side down you have to get the camber setup again which is wank.
agree, mine have never been setup properly
completely agree with the above ive had mine setup properly and your just cant lower the front of the car without the tyre hitting the spring platform....
i thought i was being clever when i bought them getting hieght and camber ajustment... but at this stage i'm thining about getting some koni yellow fixed front struts cos i have a pain in me arse with the fx ones...
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Robertio_uk
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Personally i think AVO are very good (£580 Mark)
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Ant
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havent drove or had mine set up yet but with the small helper springs and wheel alignment done right FK should be fine!
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