Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
Location: Chelmsford Drives: ibiza cupra
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i went to a local garage today with a few lads from work. i want to lower my car - ive got 16s on 45 off set and 195mm tyres (p reg corsa sport 1.4) - the bloke sed lower it 35mm and not 45mm. and sed itl cost 230 pounds including lowering springs. can ne1 give me ne advice. cheers john
[Edited on 03-06-2004 by Johnyboy18]
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Skinner
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Registered: 14th Jul 03
Location: aberdeen drives:mk4 irmscher astra on 18's
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u can lower ur car 45mm with 16's u mite get sum scrubage tho
£230 what kind of springs was it ?
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corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Greenock,Scotland
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im lowered 95 rear 60 front on et49 no scrubbing at all
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Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
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yeh he sed something to do with the petrol supply to the engine wud b affected if it was lowered 45mm, i dont mind adjusting the arches - he seemed to fink 35mm wud b best? im not sure wot springs they were he mentioned (80 tho).
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essexracer
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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£230  
u can get 35mm lowerin springs from about £75 to £120 dependin on which make u get.
where abouts in essex r u m8? i could lower ur car for u for a minimal charge  (iv lowered a nova, my corsa and a yaris)
james 
[Edited on 03-06-2004 by essexracer]
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Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
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thats wot i thought m8, a bit excessive aint it. i live in chelmsford, broomfield! u? how much wud u charge. my car looks big with wheels on now i need it lowered bad, u rekon 35mm lowering then?
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luca2020
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Registered: 26th May 02
Location: Maidstone, Kent
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£230  getting ur pants pulled down mate
Go and buy the springs, then go round a few local garages and ask how much they charge to fit a set of springs. Theres no difference in fitting aftermarket springs than there is fitting OE springs
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luca2020
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and yes 35mm would be better, but even if u did go for 45mm, the how can the petrol supply be effected?
Ive got mine down 55-60mm at the moment, many people have theres down alot further with no problems, u sure hes a machanic? sound slike a right cowboy
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Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
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alrite m8 , calm down with the smiley faces it aint that funny. he sed petrol something cant really remember i just herd the price. this bloke aint a cowboy btw hes done loads of cars - one of m8s has been in several car masgazines.
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essexracer
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u2u sent 
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woz9
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Registered: 5th Feb 03
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ur gettin ripped off big time mate, my mate sbout to have his lowered 60mm with koni adjustables for about £250. just springs shouldnt cost you more than £150.
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Corsa E-Tec
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Registered: 4th Feb 04
Location: Stevenage Drives: Leon Cupra
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i paid £115 for eibach springs and lowered 50mm on my 16's (done by me) and NO scrubbage except for hairing round corners at silly speeds.
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Johnyboy18
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ahh i dont no what to do, is it worth gettin a kit? or just use springs. is lowering as easy to job to pull off - one of m8s has done his car - but i cant trust him doin mine. how much am i looking at 2 spend on average if i get a kit or springs? i just dont want to be ripped off. john
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sfxer
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get a full koni adjustable kit, alltho i fited mine myself, my local garage (friend) wanted £40
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Corsa E-Tec
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Registered: 4th Feb 04
Location: Stevenage Drives: Leon Cupra
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springs 60-120
springs and damper set 250-500
fitting springs 70-130
fitting susp kit 200 +
depend if you want performance or looks mate, if you just ponder about in ya car and dont race about get the springs but if ya do get a kit!
if ya need help fitting ask about if you dont have the ££££
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KennyT
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Registered: 4th Aug 03
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i'd say your best lowering 60mm on 16's, the arch sits perfectly on top of the wheel and theres very little rubbing at all.
you'd be best to get the full set up but if your on a budget, just springs is fine.
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N90ATH
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
Location: Boreham, Essex
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were did u go jonhyboy, it werent madace was it
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Johnyboy18
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
Location: Chelmsford Drives: ibiza cupra
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went to torsion tuning, wot a rip off - my m8 goes there cos its cheaper for him (friend i rekon) - i think its far 2 expensive tho. im not sure how much 2 lower it im thinking 40mm drop on springs.
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MartynShort
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Registered: 4th Jun 04
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mines dropped 60mm on 16's mate. so long as your wheels are the right offset and you get some very low profile tyres they probably wont rub either... until you get some mates in the back that is!
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broster
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ull be fine lowered 45mm on et 45 wheels mate, may need to knock the bolts off the arches
no big deal tho
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corsa_fella
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Registered: 22nd Apr 04
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£230 his having a giraffe pal,takes an 1 1/2 tops! good luck
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