mikeef
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Im wanting to get my corsa lowered and do a couple of other bits before i have too start on the car insurance again (Paid off until April)
I've looked @ these..
http://www.essexracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=858
Now, These say it lowers 40mm which is fine, But are they any good?
Do i just take it to any garage and ask them to lower it?
What are the main benefits from lowering, and do you suggest anything other than kit
Cheers guys
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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look cheap and chearful, get a full kit including shocks.
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Around Essex Somewhere
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I will never again lower a car with just springs on the standard shocks. The ride is extremely bouncy and the handling is shocking. Wouldn't recommend them 2bh
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mikeef
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Okay, Cheers, Any suggestions where to get them from?
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Marc
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Looks like the companys own brand. You never know they might be alright.
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sam-smith
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iv been looking and this too. i wanna know what to lower mine on??
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Mike GSi
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these springs r designed to lower the car. not improve the handling!
ive got a spring kit on my gsi and its a huge mistake. im now saving for some second hand coilovers. its def not worth it!keep ur eye out for a cheap kit. second hand will b fine! as long as no leaks etc
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Mertin
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I think people have said the spax 50mm kit is quite good (dont quote me on this though)
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andyc1234
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get coilovers. fitted mine today and its on its arse but still a good ride not had much chance to give it any abuse yet but it feels so much better than just springs. worst mistake ever buying just springs i hated driving the car it felt that bad.
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sam-smith
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what coiloers and how much?
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mikeef
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Cheers lads
Anybody have a link or anything so i know exactly what is worth buying? 
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nathy_87
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mate DONT and i repeat DONT get anything from that website, its a waste of money and a rip off, jsu tlisten to the other guys you'll be fine
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andyc1234
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i got some g-max ones not the best but they were only 300 notes the handling difference is stupid been booting it down lanes all nite since i put them on. pain in the arse to set up right but they were only a bit more than a set of fixed ones so why not ?
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mikeef
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Awesome, will look into that
About fitting, most garages will fit them, right?
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andyc1234
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not sure what its like to get a garage to do it people i know have had just springs done for around 50 quid but its the same amount of work to fit a full kit. coilovers would probably be quite a lot to fit and set up i had to drill a few washers out and stuff still not got them set quite right but they feel good round corners.
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