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mithdons
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7th Jun 07 at 13:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi, after having my car off the road for a while now ive got sum pennies i can now get on with buy new bits for my car.
so far i have new irmshcer skirts to get sprayed and go on but i was thinking of some 16''Softstars to go with some new suspension. Need some advice on best drop in suspension was thinking of a bilstein b10 kit which is a 60/40 drop.

thanks
Cupra Steve
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can't go wrong with bilstein

Contact Dave A, i swear he is doing deals on the b10 kit!
andy1868
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i think the rule is 40mm for handling 60mm for looks, so its up to you mate, i also think the general consensus is that you can't go far wrong with bilstein
mithdons
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does anyone have a similar setup ? also is 195 the widest tyre i can have without srubbage
DAZ1985
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You dont need any wider than 195 tbh
Ricky352
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andys right 40mm for handling nd 60mm for looks. I wudnt go any bigger than 16" for wheels as im lowered 40 and have 17s and theyre more hassle than theyre worth
mithdons
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any pic of 40mm drop and a 60mm much appreciated
Matt L
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ill have pics soon on 195/45/15 and its the bilstein kit off dave a.
IvIarkgraham
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40mm on 16's with 195/45 tyres
mithdons
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cheers for the pic IvIarkgraham much appreciated. will there be any scrubbin on the front on 16'' softstars with 195/45/16 tyres lowered 60mm
Dee
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Won't be scrubbing with Softstars, they were made for the Corsa. Get them and the Bilstein kit and your well on your way to Corsa heaven.
IvIarkgraham
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8th Jun 07 at 11:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
not a problem
mithdons
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sorted should all be done in 2 weeks will post pics when finished before and after

 
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