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kerzo
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15th Jun 03 at 21:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I had my car lowered 40mm before on standard shocks but took them off and put the original ones back on coz i felt the ride was shockingly harsh. I am thinking of lowering it again in the summer coz it really does handle like a boat and i dont feel safe cornering sometimes.

Will uprated shocks make the ride stiffer and therefore more harsh? I know that lowering springs will wear out the standard shocks quicker but by the time this happens i will have either a good setup or else a different car so this doesnt really bother me.

So basically will standard shocks be a more comfortable ride than uprated ones?
sxi boy
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
Location: north east Drives: clio 182
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16th Jun 03 at 00:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

depends wot shocks u get, adjustable shocls can be adjusted for a harsher or softer ride, just depends on wot sort of cornering performance u want

normal uprated shocks tend to be shorter (but depends on wot drop u go for) to cope with the shorter springs

but in general they wont wear out as they arent constantly damping with lowered springs on (as standard ones would be)

it will handle slightly better then just springs
kerzo
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16th Jun 03 at 01:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

What is a good value kit for a corsa?? Would i get adjustables for about £250?
sxi boy
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16th Jun 03 at 01:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i think adjustables usually go for £300+

apex kits are around £250 i think, with a choice of either a 40mm or 60mm drop

[Edited on 16-06-2003 by sxi boy]

 
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