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NormSXi

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Registered: 26th Sep 03
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26th Oct 03 at 23:08

Which are the best to get for HANDLING, 16's or 17's?

My standard alloys are too small

, but i'm more bothered about driving the car than how it looks. I do want it to look good, but not by sacrificing too much in the way of handling! Plus, it's only a 1.2 16v, so will it struggle with 17's anyway?

And how much should it lower it by? How should I lower it? (spring + damper kit, coilovers, airbags, hydraulics etc.....)

My bodywork is all standard, here's a pic of my car:

Anybody got any idea what my insurance company will say? I'm with directline.

I'm new to all of this, but it's gotta be done as my car was an absolute embarrassment at borocruise yesterday!

Cheers guys

Norm.

[Edited on 26-10-2003 by NormSXi]

Noonster

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26th Oct 03 at 23:12

17s

Lowered 30m on Eibach Springs

The End....

corsa_godfather

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26th Oct 03 at 23:13

16s down 60.but ride wont be the best for comfort.go down 40 for comfert and 60 for taking corners better

NormSXi

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26th Oct 03 at 23:14

Any mods required to the bodywork noonster?

SLSXi

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26th Oct 03 at 23:17

i've just lowered on eibach -30mil on std 15's. handles and looks much better

if you want the best handling, i would go for a full kit with shocks and springs or coilovers.

R Lee

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26th Oct 03 at 23:30

i have a full kit of springs and shocks -30mm with 17's, handling is improved a lot but 17's do kill your car... stick with 15's or 16's if you want better handling.

Paul H

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27th Oct 03 at 00:04

iv'e got 17's on mine et40 gonna drop it -30 to -40mm soon

mav

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27th Oct 03 at 00:09

stick wi 16's m8....

Keep it subtle....................Drop it 40-50mm..Few subtle mods and will look sweet...

Munchie

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27th Oct 03 at 09:25

16's lowered 40

glasgow_corsa_c

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27th Oct 03 at 10:57

16s, lowered 40. thats wat i used to have.

J4MIE P

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27th Oct 03 at 11:48

Yeah I wud go for 16"s. Thats what im doing. Thinking about upgrading ti SRI wheels like munchies and RED_SXI's. They r nice.

[Edited on 27-10-2003 by J4MIE P]

Jason Iles

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27th Oct 03 at 12:08

For the best handling 16's lowered -40mm will be the best setup, as any lower the car will be too stiff and be worse cornering than what you started with

puchos

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27th Oct 03 at 12:28

go with 16s, i have the new corsa sri wheels on mine and havin lowered 40mm soon, same setup as i had on my old sxi. Does me!

Noonster

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27th Oct 03 at 16:36

quote:
Originally posted by NormSXi
Any mods required to the bodywork noonster?

Nope

NormSXi

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27th Oct 03 at 22:39

quote:
Originally posted by SLSXi
if you want the best handling, i would go for a full kit with shocks and springs or coilovers.

Which i do want, so what do i buy to lower it 40mm? any ideas/suggestions?

Will i still be able to carry passengers in the back? Will speed humps be a problem?

So, if i get 16's lowered 40mm, what size wheels do i need with what offset, width etc

cheers for the replies guys

[Edited on 27-10-2003 by NormSXi]

Red_SXi

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28th Oct 03 at 01:13

Give me a shout when u wanna buy any of this stuff Norm.

I'd go with eibach springs and shocks, i think they're a quality mate.

Did i mention to you about Horizon Autotek? U2U me for more info

NormSXi

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28th Oct 03 at 12:55

Will do Red_Sxi when i'm looking at buying, you vaguely mentioned it when I picked up the rear clusters from you...

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