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corsa_sport_jay
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2nd Jan 07 at 12:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what would be a better option guys? 40mm springs and shocks off a nova! or 60mm springs from a corsa and its going on a corsa!!
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leave it standard unless you can replace the standard items with suspension that is better than you standard ones and suited to your car imo.
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your stock shocks wont last long with just springs on mate

get 60mm shocks and springs..even if its a budget kit
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im getting these nova springs and shocks for 45quid delivered tho!
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Originally posted by corsa_sport_jay
im getting these nova springs and shocks for 45quid delivered tho!


do they fit properly though???
corsa_sport_jay
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2nd Jan 07 at 12:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what do u mean? y wdnt they?
Cupra Steve
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well they are meant for a nova, so all the rebound, preload etc is set for the weight of the nova, not a corsa. are all the mounting points the same or is it a bodged job??
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2nd Jan 07 at 12:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i dont know mate! some lad is selling some to me for 45 quid and he said it will fit just wanted 2 make sure lol!
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2nd Jan 07 at 12:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well if i was you i'd save and buy a proper 60mil kit that you know is right for your car.
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Don't know about the shocks, Nova springs will fit though.

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ok will they be lower than 40mm aswell on a corsa?
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They will fit mate,ive got spax -40mm on my corsa and they came from a nove.Lowers it about 45mm front and 42mm at back as corsa is a little heavier.

 
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