craig_brux
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ive got 15inch tsw alloys, not sure of the offset...how much could i lower it? would 40mm be ok and not rub the arches??
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Liam
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I think it would be as im sure people on here have 16s lowered by that much but not 100% sure tbh
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gavin18787
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ive got 16" with a 40mm drop and its fine. However it all depends on the offset on the wheel. if its right you could get away with a 60mm drop with some 15".
You ideally want et49-45 with 49 been perfect. This is should be printed on the wheel somewhere. take one off and have a lookie to see what offset you have got
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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craig_brux
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ok will do thanks
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GavCorsa
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I got 50mm drop on 15's. not sure what et tho
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j0hn
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im on 15" TSWs, et38 i think, lowered 40 mm, back is close front cud easily go 60mm down, but dont do the just springs method, get shox or coilovers preferably then u can go -80 etc...
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Liam_SRi
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so would a corsa lowered 60mm on 15s with off set et38 be a problem?
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Tom B
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probably would, and you would need to do some arch mods, VipeR-X used to have street octanes ET38 lowerd 60mm or more
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Liam_SRi
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so what would i need to do?
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Tom B
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trim away the inner part of arch a little bit and remove the back arch bolts and bond the arch back on
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Liam_SRi
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bonding the arch on? with wot? (sorry I am a thick cunt)
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Tom B
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=240626
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Liam_SRi
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cheers
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VipeR-X
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quote:
Originally posted by Badb0y
trim away the inner part of arch a little bit and remove the back arch bolts and bond the arch back on
all you need to do and i was down 75mm. 
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j0hn
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id say it wudnt rub at all, just make sure ur using 45 profiles not 50
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Liam_SRi
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so et 38 is no problems then?
Just getting me money sorted to get the alloys
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Liam_SRi
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these alloys are:
offset 38
size 15x6,5
4 holes
pcd 100
Are they ok?
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Dan Lewis
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down 40mm should be ok as im et 35 and i get slight scrubbage
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Richie B
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quote:
Originally posted by Liam_purple_corsa
these alloys are:
offset 38
size 15x6,5
4 holes
pcd 100
Are they ok?
if you dint have them yet, why not buy them with the right offset?
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Liam_SRi
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cause these ones are cheap and look nice
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Tom B
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You will regret it mate it will be more hassle in the long run, i would find some with offset of ET45 or ET49 for perfect fitment
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craig_brux
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i dont even know the offset for mine! cant see it on the wheel, bought from motorworld. the bloke sed theyd go straight on a corsa. and the label sed "vaux". are most/all vauxhalls gonna need the same offsets??
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Tom B
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you have to take the wheel off to see the offset
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Liam_SRi
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Right...
I am bout to lower me car....
My mate said
coxy says:
well its up to u if u put new shocks on the car will be that extra bit lower and will start cuttin in to the tyres and if u leave the old 1s on ull prob hav to change em once a year
So what should I do?
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gavin18787
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changing the shocks wont effect the ride height only the handeling.
so standard shocks and lowering springs will be the same if the springs are used with matched dampers.
And if you did have to change the standard shocks once a year thats alot of hassle.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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