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[quote][i]Originally posted by Mikorsa16v[/i]
[b]Lowering Information:[/b]

[u]Brake Bias Info[/u]
from what i have heard the brake bias valve doesnt need adjusting on the smaller engined corsas: the 1.2 16v and less as the bias controller is not effected by lowering suspension and adjusts itself, once lowered.
Any motors with bigger engines than this will need the brake bias adjusting.  This, apparently is fairly easy to do as long as you have a ramp

[u]Lowering Without Uprated Shocks[/u]
This is apparently not good as it will shorten the life of the standard GM shocks.  I have heard the reason why places sell just springs is to match them with their own brand shocks if bought seperatly.

[u]Lowering With Uprated Shocks[/u]
This is the best way to lower your motor as the springs are made for the shocks and vice versa.

If anyone can add any more information to this thread, it will be grateful, so this could be in the tutorials as i couldnt find any relevant search material under searching.

If anyone mechanically minded can explain if lowering puts unessesary strain on any other components like drive shafts etc, cos i would like to know! [/quote]

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RickV6	posted on 28th Apr 03 at 20:22
RickV6	Wheel Alignment After fitting yer nice new suspension and wheels and tyres spend a few quid on a wheel alignment, ideally a four wheel one, it will pay for its self as you'll get no uneven or rapid tyre wear and it'll handle much nicer
Mikorsa16v	posted on 28th Apr 03 at 20:13
Mikorsa16v	Lowering Information: Brake Bias Info from what i have heard the brake bias valve doesnt need adjusting on the smaller engined corsas: the 1.2 16v and less as the bias controller is not effected by lowering suspension and adjusts itself, once lowered. Any motors with bigger engines than this will need the brake bias adjusting. This, apparently is fairly easy to do as long as you have a ramp Lowering Without Uprated Shocks This is apparently not good as it will shorten the life of the standard GM shocks. I have heard the reason why places sell just springs is to match them with their own brand shocks if bought seperatly. Lowering With Uprated Shocks This is the best way to lower your motor as the springs are made for the shocks and vice versa. If anyone can add any more information to this thread, it will be grateful, so this could be in the tutorials as i couldnt find any relevant search material under searching. If anyone mechanically minded can explain if lowering puts unessesary strain on any other components like drive shafts etc, cos i would like to know!