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M4tt

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:45

:lol:


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:31

its quick enough and handles well.on 15s it looks shit.


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:28

15's and lsd, then your car will be loads quicker and handle better,


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:27

i dont with 17s.


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:24

i think you should invest in an LSD then u wont get wheel spin.


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:22

not when you get stuck in inside lane and need to overtake even i know in 5th i cant go from 60 to 90 in about 2 secs before the next car in the outside lane takes me out,so have to drop it a cog or two.


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:22

hmm bilstein sprintline from www.motorsportworld.com is £320. Not bad


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:17

then u wouldnt need to change into third, surely with an engine of that power you dont need to change down a gear atall, just playing silly buggers really.


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:07

with smaller wheels on the car accelerates quicker hence more wheelspin.


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:06

How much are the koni adjustables and how much can they lower by. Want to set it around 40-50mm. Will there be problems fitting them with 17's as ive heard some kits like the spax RSX wont fit without spacers.


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 22:00

not if u stick the same width tyres on they wont be any worse.


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:57

but with smaler wheels on the front they just spin up for fun , in the wet on a motorway if i pull out to overtake in 3rd it will start spinning.


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:54

quote:
Originally posted by vauxgirl
i have no problem with handling on 17s , you know when the front ends going to break away plus i have the added weight in the front.


nor did i until i put smaller rims on. the you defo notice an improvement, the turn in is a lot sharper.


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:53

i have no problem with handling on 17s , you know when the front ends going to break away plus i have the added weight in the front.


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:51

ive had all sizes on my 5 door from 13's up to 17's and back down again, ive settled for some 16's now best of both worlds also got koni adjustables on it, defo recommend them.


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:50

Hmm was thinking of getting smaller wheels but i havent had my 17's for long and i like them:)

Do you reckon the handling will still be pretty good with the Bilstein sprintline kit and the 17's?


Kris TD

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:48

its the 17's which kill handling, im not shitting you, went from 17's too 13's and in the dry they handle the same. its cos they are so heavy they cause it too understeer. u need smaller wheels and some adjustables :)


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:22

Ive heard that the spax RSX wont fit with 17's on, is that the case with all coilovers, if so then i might have to look elsewhere.

Bilstein sprintline kits are £399 and lower by 40mm, ive heard that they provide good handling, anyone got this kit?

[Edited on 30-09-2003 by corsa5dr]


Scott

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:09

yes spax are v good


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 21:01

What about the Spax RSX, anyone know if thats any good?


[Edited on 30-09-2003 by corsa5dr]


Lisa

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 20:42

i have avo adjustables,lowered 40mm all round. but i changed the back springs for 60 mm nova springs, bit of a harsh ride but handles nicely,i have them wound up quite hard though.


Mav 3000

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 19:44

Eibach All the way :) Fitted will be best bit of £500 - get the Pro Kit for 30mm drop, Streetline for 50mm drop.

Vary hard ride but excellent handling and great cornering. Gives the car a very cool 'stance' too :)

My experience ^ don't know about other makes.


corsa5dr

posted on 30th Sep 03 at 18:51

Im after something thats gonna make my car stick to the road like glue, wants something thats gonna lower around 40-50mm or even be height adjustable.
cheers for any suggestions.