will_ainsworth
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why is it i cant seem to find 60mm springs and shocks for a 1.0 corsa b
is it ok to use the ones saying 1.2 1.4 etc///
[Edited on 14-08-2007 by will_ainsworth]
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dan_c4rsa
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use nova springs>?
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Lee Wilson
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Yer, the 1.2 ones etc are the same. All fit
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Whittie
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Are they even different to 1.2/1.4's anyway? 
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--DAN--
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Don't bother with Gmax mate, I had the full kit on my sport, was the -60mm kit, but in reality the drop was about 80mm and was totally impractical.
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will_ainsworth
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but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
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sam-smith
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lower = cool
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sam-smith
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
yeah so if you use nova sprins (a lighter car) it will lower it more
ill give you £10 if you ever do the XE
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--DAN--
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quote:
Originally posted by sam-smith
lower = cool
Handling = cooler
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will_ainsworth
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what do people recommend? my gap between my arch and wheel in the front is stupidly high
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sam-smith
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60
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Adam C
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
how old are you mate?
And have you done any qoutes for a xe?
Just want to know as im planning to xe mine, but not until im 21/22.
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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will_ainsworth
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quote:
Originally posted by sam-smith
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
yeah so if you use nova sprins (a lighter car) it will lower it more
ill give you £10 if you ever do the XE
why do you say that sam? you try being in a 1.0 its soo slow. and i like my car ive also alreay spent over 2500 already, i wouldnt not do it after spending all this money, that extra tenner will be good tho cheers!
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dan_c4rsa
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40 are alright ....
60!!!!!!
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chrisj_88
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
better to just buy a decent set-up now mate if ure planning on doing a conversion in a year or so, i bought some nova springs for mine and they were awful..looked good but handled like a dog and was bumpier than ever. so then i just bought coilovers instead.. much better, and my suspensions all ready for the xe when i get round to putting it in
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sam-smith
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by sam-smith
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but why is it they arnt for 1.0 engine to light or something?
i was planning on putting in a xe in a year or so, so i dont want to buy a different set when it comes to that really
yeah so if you use nova sprins (a lighter car) it will lower it more
ill give you £10 if you ever do the XE
why do you say that sam? you try being in a 1.0 its soo slow. and i like my car ive also alreay spent over 2500 already, i wouldnt not do it after spending all this money, that extra tenner will be good tho cheers!
cus unless you become a mechanic overnight itll cost a bomb. and how many times have i told you youd regret a 1.0 and moan about speed?
i dont wanna xe mine any more because its a big heavy OLD engine. small block XEs are the way forwards anyway
and lets be honest doing a 2l next year? living in a dream world! but if you pull it off and actually stick with it well done to you. but the novelty may wear off for having the same car for years and years.
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sam-smith
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and wtf £2500 i hope that includes the car.
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will_ainsworth
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whats the best make to go for then, and even tho they say not for 1.0 ther ok yeh?
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will_ainsworth
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yeh ovcourse it does sam
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SXI - Matt
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whats cost you so much on it if you dont mind me asking?
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sam-smith
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probably paint wheels skirts and (gash  ) lights
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will_ainsworth
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lol the list as far as i can remember
car - 1400
alloys and tyres -300
colour coding - 400
front lights - 80
back lights- 50
side skirts - 60
spoiler - 20
bonnet lifters - 20
badgless grill - 20
reg plates (carbon effect) - 30
electric windows - 100
ice so far -220 ish
air horn lol - 20
richbrook stuff - 50 odd
the list sorta goes on a bit more, cant remember much more tho!
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will_ainsworth
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so basically thats 3000 almost o god what have i done! lol oh well i love it! cant stop now tho , defo gota get a engine now!
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will_ainsworth
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so whats the best make then? - gmax? 60mm shocks and springs?
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sam-smith
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aprently they are stiff. cant be worse than apex tbh
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