MoNkEy MaGiC
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is Koni Full suspension kit(shocks n springs) available for "GSI corsa B" in 40mm and 60mm??how much does it cost??
ive heard ders problem fitting the shocks to the "corsa C" have to cut them first or sumthing! is it same for " GSI corsa B"???
also heard the ABS will jam up a lot if i lower it with a 60mm full kit??
please help guys, any advice as im trying to decide wat kit to get.
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Kris TD
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thats all crap, all a direct fit, nothing needs doing to the suspention.
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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have you got the koni kit mate?
u think 40mm is low enough on standard gsi alloys? thinking of having a set of 17s later on?
60mm seems to much! and 40mm too little! is der a 50mm koni full kit?
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Gambit
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if its a 40mm kit specifically for the GSI then it'll look spot on
where are u getting the kit from? make sure they dont use the same part number across the full corsa range otherwise it aint specifically for the gsi
[Edited on 19-05-2003 by Gambit]
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Neshol
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Is it a different kit for the GSi and SRi then?
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CorsaSXi16v
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Its only the Corsa C that you need to cut the shocker out and drill a hole in the bottom of the strut and bolt the koni insert in . However I don't know about the CorsaB 
[Edited on 21-05-2003 by CorsaSXi16v]
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Gambit
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actually your all crap ^^^^^^^
he's talking about GSI's (Corsa B) & wondering if it has any of the so-called problems that the corsa c has, to which Kris replied it's all crap & is a straight fit into corsa b.
MoNkEy MaGiC, where r you buying the kit from? reason being is that all corsa b kits will fit any corsa & is not dependent on the model
but if you get a std 40mm kit then it will only lower your GSI (or SRi) by 25mm as your car is already 15mm lower to begin with
the easiest way to check is that, if you are buying online, then check the part numbers against all the other corsa models - if it is the same part number then the kit is not specifically for the GSI
have a look on http://www.needforspeed.co.uk at suspension kits for Corsa b's, you will find some manufacturers list the one kit for all models, but some list different kits for the SRi, GSi & Sports, which take into account that this car is already 15mm lower
hope this help
Craig
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Neshol
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Wot do u lot reckon is better value - Koni suspension kit (yellow one i fink) for £315, or Bilstein Streetline kit for £355?
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CorsaSXi16v
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lol, Gambit is he your mate? arrwwww thats nice.
Nothing needs doing to the suspension, what like changing most of it?
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Kris TD
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quote:
Originally posted by MoNkEy MaGiC
have you got the koni kit mate?
u think 40mm is low enough on standard gsi alloys? thinking of having a set of 17s later on?
60mm seems to much! and 40mm too little! is der a 50mm koni full kit?
thanks
yes i have koni yellows. 60mm
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Kris TD
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i was replying to corsa b as he has a corsa b and so do i
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Gambit
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaSXi16v
quote:
Originally posted by Kris TD
thats all crap, all a direct fit, nothing needs doing to the suspention.
no your all crap! you do need to cut the shockers outa a Corsa C strut before drill a hole in the bottom of the strut and bolt the koni insert in. However I don't know about the CorsaB
we are talking about a GSI, u know nothing about corsa b's
so thats why i said you are talkin crap - if you had bothered to read my initial post.
it may be different for a corsa c but it aint relevant for this thread, agree?
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Gambit
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and he aint my mate, i just hate arrogant little twats that think they know all about theirs and everybody elses car's when infact they no v.little
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Phil Hall
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With regards to the ABS locking up it is simple to fix, The car is fitted with a brake bias controlled valve. When the car is lowered the susp is tricked into thinking that you are carrying more weight in the rear than you are therefore, when you jump on the anchors more pressure is applied to the rear which causes the back end to jump out. I think it's located near the rear split for the handbrake cable and just needs slackening off a wee bit. My cousin did mine in 2 mins.
[Edited on 19-05-2003 by Phil Hall]
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Kris TD
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abs cars dont have a brake bias valve, the wheels wont lock up, lowering doesnt effect them.
ignoring the corsa c owner, as gambit said, its a straighht fit onto a corsa b. gsi may have different springs to the other models, i know the diesels do, due to the extra weight.
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CorsaSXi16v
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lol, okay however it was never stated in the reply that its was about a "B"
"thats all crap, all a direct fit, nothing needs doing to the suspention."
P.s Gambit I agree, I think I love you
[Edited on 21-05-2003 by CorsaSXi16v]
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AdiSRI
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My Corsa B SRi has ABS and it has a brake bias thing on the back. Didnt adjust it and its fine but it was there Kris TD
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Kris TD
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actually i lie they do have one, just looked at my bros, there is no point adjusting it though as the wheels arent gonna lock up.
[Edited on 19-05-2003 by Kris TD]
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Thanks a lot for the info guys really helps, nice one
"Gambit" that website u gave is quite good.
do the SRI "B" and GSI "B" have the same standard suspension -15mm? coz i saw sum kits but only -35mm for GSI and it had same part number as the SRI kit?
one thing i noticed is it that i can only find a kit with maximum drop of 35mm Specifically for the GSI? isnt there a 60,50, or even 40mm available for the GSI?
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Gambit
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it might be an idea to research a bit more into the GSi suspension. i'd go to your local vauxhall dealer & find out if GSI springs differ from them on a SRi or Sport, they may be a heavier poundage as Kris has already mentioned.
if they are, then you could maybe use a 60mm lowering kit for a diesel corsa as i know these definitly have a heavier pundage spring than petrol corsa's, this kit would then drop your car 45mm.
HTH,
Craig
CorsaSXI16v, how many Corsa C GSI's have you seen out on the road?? anybody with half a brain would realise he was talking about a corsa b, so it wasnt nessecary to state he was talking about a corsa b
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CorsaSXi16v
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lol, your like a dog with a bone!
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Gambit
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no, i just hate arseholes like you
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Kris TD
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according to the trade club book, the sri and gsi have the same springs and shocks. hope that helps.
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CorsaSXi16v
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lol, WTF, theres no need for personnal attacks like that, ohh dear me "hate" is a very strong word, you don't even know me, lol you make me laugh so much.
Cheers
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Thanks again guys.
i found a 40mm shock adjustable koni kit at larkspeed.com for just 315 quid!!! Bargain!
im gonna call them and make sure that it is specially for the Gsi corsa, the kit comes with free bump stops, what are these how do they work, will it affect the performance?
Cheers
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