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ashbishop90
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17th May 07 at 10:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if i fit my 50mm coils onto my corsa, will i also need new shocks.
I have been advised to find this out as if the coils arn't held in enough they cann fall out when jacked up or hitting speed bumps. or is this guy talking boll*cks??

[Edited on 17-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
FruitBooTeR
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17th May 07 at 10:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ive just got spax 50mm springs seems fine to me
gianluigi
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i lowered myself 50mm on standard shocks. the ride is far too bouncy. dunno if the springs will fall out . but im defo upgrading my shocks this week
Cupra Steve
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17th May 07 at 10:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
No he's talking sense, it's always best to get dampers matched to the springs, or just use cable ties!
Ben G
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you don't have to have new shocks. basicallythey aren't going to fall out or be dangerous but they will make the shocks wear out quicker than standard springs would.
VegasPhil
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17th May 07 at 10:13   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I used Nova Springs

They were great fun - Needed new shocks after though

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ashbishop90
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so it'll be fine, but im advised to upgrade shocks. i do plan to do the shocks asweel but i want it lowered done for PVS ... is this right?
gianluigi
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17th May 07 at 10:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What springs have you got? what make are they?

TBH drive your car on the standard shocks for a day and you will want to upgrade ASAP

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Originally posted by ashbishop90
so it'll be fine, but im advised to upgrade shocks. i do plan to do the shocks asweel but i want it lowered done for PVS ... is this right?
deano87
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17th May 07 at 10:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I also heard that lowering more than -40mm on standard shocks compromised ride quality!
gianluigi
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17th May 07 at 10:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
goes round corners better though
expire
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17th May 07 at 10:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lol just get the shocks and springs nova gmax kit from halfords, 130 or something and goes straight on and means you go down 70mm
Ben G
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17th May 07 at 10:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
corsa ride quality is pretty rubbish standard tbh.

if you want comfort, by a BMW

lowering springs on there own will be an improvement over standard springs, and it won't be that bumpy.
gianluigi
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i like your avater expire
deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
if you want comfort, by a BMW

BMW's are notorious for a firm ride
Rachael 1985
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17th May 07 at 10:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mines 60mm on standard shocks and very bouncy. I'm gonna get shocks eventually though cus i bet mine are very worn now.
Cupra Steve
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17th May 07 at 10:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They could fall out, as the springs will max out way before the shocks.
Ben G
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17th May 07 at 10:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
if you want comfort, by a BMW

BMW's are notorious for a firm ride


i've been in my uncles bmw compact thing, not very firm at all, leather seats, just feels like sitting on your 3 piece at home
abdus
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17th May 07 at 10:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lowering springs should be used with uprated shocks......

 
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