StueyBoy1989
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Just wondering, going to lower my corsa B 1.4 sport. im gonna go for 40mm drop as this is best for handling?
just wondering, how much will it cost me?
and what is the best make of spring to go for?
many thanks!
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Dean_W
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40mm is apparently better for handling, yes.
Cost....anything from £40 for second hand stuff to £1000 for top grade shizzle.
Best make of spring....Eibach??
Best shockers are Bilstein.
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Haimsey
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Best springs i was told when i did a thread along these lines were Eibach. I got them and they are -35mm for £135 
Marcy Marc 
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Fonz
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i got mine (AVO kit) 35mm drop from Demontweeks, i cant recommend enough!!
demontweeks
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Dave A
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if you are debating what is good for handling then dont bother with just springs. get a full springs and shocks suspension kit.
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ffls
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Eibach works very well with black Billies.
My Billies were shortened and for the road you really don't want to go harder.
I have a set of Koni Sports to, but remove then because they are to harsh.
They need a spring with a lower poundage then Eibach for the road
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StueyBoy1989
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i was thinkin on gettin Eibach -40mm springs. . .and keepin the shocks same. how much will the springs set me back?
and where from?
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Dean_W
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Read your thread properly mate. Eibachs are £135 as said above.
Standard shocks won't do much for the handling though.
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Haimsey
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LMF -
Sportline
Pro
Marcy Marc
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
LMF -
Sportline
Pro
I wouldn't bother spending that much if the shocks aren't being replaced TBH, you might just as well buy some £60 one from eBay.
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Haimsey
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
LMF -
Sportline
Pro
I wouldn't bother spending that much if the shocks aren't being replaced TBH, you might just as well buy some £60 one from eBay.
Now you say...
Marcy Marc
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jurgen87
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whats the difference between pro and sportline theres a huge difference in ride quality? and there is a big differenct in belstein b4 and b6 shocks?
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Dave A
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b6 shocks are the inverted sports 'yellow' damper, very good damper but not shortened. the B8 damper is the shortened uprated one.
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Dave A
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I think Dan-h has some koni yellow adjustables going cheap at the moment, u2u him.
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Haimsey
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quote:
Originally posted by jurgen87
whats the difference between pro and sportline theres a huge difference in ride quality? and there is a big differenct in belstein b4 and b6 shocks?
Pro kit lowers -30mm all round
Sport lowers something like -50 at the front and -25 at the rear
I have pro kit and i find the ride ok 
Marcy Marc
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ffls
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quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
quote:
Originally posted by jurgen87
whats the difference between pro and sportline theres a huge difference in ride quality? and there is a big differenct in belstein b4 and b6 shocks?
Pro kit lowers -30mm all round
Sport lowers something like -50 at the front and -25 at the rear
I have pro kit and i find the ride ok
It is ok with standard shocks but terrible with Koni sport yellows. Good for smooth surface but not good for the road
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StueyBoy1989
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okay so how much am i looking at spending if i change the shocks?
135 plus what for the shocks?
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ffls
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www.tuning.co.uk they are cheap here
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jurgen87
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Haimsey what shocks u got on the pro kit?
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Haimsey
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Standards.
Marcy Marc
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jurgen87
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what if i buy the b4 shock absorbers on the pro kit springs, by how much would it be lowered? and would i still have a comfy ride?
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jurgen87
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haimsey u got the springs fitted yet?
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Haimsey
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Yes, ive fitted the -35mm pro kit to my car.
Marcy Marc
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jurgen87
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then ur garage photos are with the springs fitted, guess it looks still not that lowered cause of the small wheel size right?
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Haimsey
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The only pictures where it is lowered are the ones right at the very end. Further more iirc they were taken not long after it was lowered, imo they have settled alot more now.
Marcy Marc
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