chris_lee100
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We all like being different but do many of u obide the laws of physics.
Im interested to know the optimum setup for adjustable suspension and the wheel/tyre dynamics to mount to get the power on the tarmac particularly in the low to mid power range. Can anybody help ?
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luca2020
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how much power have u got?
a softer setting on the shocks will give u more grip, drop it 30mm
15s with 195/45/15 rubber on a ET49 should see u with the best set up
then add on front strut brace, up-rated anti-roll bars, uprated poloy bushes
lovly jubbly!
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chris_lee100
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running on a 1.6 16v sport with piper induction and stainless manifold
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luca2020
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just a manifold? what about the rest of the system?
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chris_lee100
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stainless magnex back but not decat
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luca2020
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well ur probley looking at 110-115max bhp so i really wouldent worry about the best set-up cos its not that much power
ive got a corsa GSi, just a backbox at the mo their fast but not rapid
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chris_lee100
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dont know what to add to it next though, i believe the 1.6 can really shift if money spent in right places..........cant afford TB's
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Cybermonkey
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no shit sherlock!
Dave
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chris_lee100
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good observation lad ! what does Mr. Monkey prescribe .......... ?
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Cybermonkey
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I prescribe either a Velos torque tube or a mantzel power box, both with the right engine mods to get it up to 180bhp and 160lb/ft tq
Dave
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Rover Steve
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Whats all this bhp for?? To get over inertia of the wheels, you need torque, this is what acceleration speeds are worked out from. i'm not sure what corsa's are like for ride height to get down, but i've seen em at trax and the super modded ones are dragging bits of the chassis on the floor 
What width are the standard 15" alloys on the GSi's?
Ste
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Cybermonkey
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GSis came with 14's. My Sport are 185/60/14's. Oh and with the right mods a fair bit of mid-range torque can be developed with some select mods.
Dave
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chris_lee100
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it aint a GSi, has sport GM corsa sport wheels
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miles
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
I prescribe either a Velos torque tube or a mantzel power box, both with the right engine mods to get it up to 180bhp and 160lb/ft tq
Dave
You wont get that much torque out of these engines without a turbo.
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