nora2004
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Registered: 11th Aug 07
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So just got some alloys off a astra on me corsa B there 195/55/15 and look really nice on there, only now the ride height looks a little tractor like!
So the obvious answer is to lower the suspension but i really dont want to loose much ride comfort! I was thinking a 40mm drop to fill the arches a bit, yay or nay?
And going back to the ride comfort will i notice a huge difference and should i expect to see any problems with a 40mm drop?
Cheers, totally new to Corsa's and cars in general, always had bikes! lol
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dan_c4rsa
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Registered: 12th Dec 06
Location: North Yorks Drives: MK3 Seat Cupra
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no problems on 40.
anything over standard is really good handling.
Mine was -40 on 16's and it handled fine. the nose just dipped a little round tighter fast corners but nothing silly. Infact i prefered it to -60
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nora2004
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Im not really looking for any amazing handling gains, i mean its only a 1.2 so im not gonna be thrashing it, got my bikes for that! What im worried about tho is the loss in ride comfort, can anyone give any past experiences with 15's and a 40mm drop with regards to comfort?
Also any pics with 195/55/15 tyres and a 40mm drop?
Cheers
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pdwhelan
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Registered: 25th Sep 06
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Are you just going to use lowering springs? or a full kit?
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Will_Sport
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just lowering springs = lots of shock
lowered with better shocks = smoother bumps, but still not going to be as comfortable as the wobbly suspension as standard.... or maybe its just because i've fitted some poly bushes lol
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TheCam
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Registered: 16th Mar 07
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fit lower profile tyres mate that will make it look better
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Jacko751
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Registered: 30th May 07
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
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dont get just -40 springs or ul brake ur back on every tiny bump u hit, i advise u to get shocks aswell if u can afford
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nora2004
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Well that was the plan, just to fit the springs asi only want the look of it! Altho just been offered some Gsi suspension etc, these re supposed to be lower than normal arent they?
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