deano87
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Seriously wanting to lower my car -40mm. This will probably be just on springs as I can't afford anything else. This isn't a question as to what is better in terms of springs + dampers etc.
I just want to know, on my standard 13" Softstars, with the 165/70 tyres, will there be any scrubbing when carrying 2 passengers in the rear, plus luggage?
Thanks 
Also, after lowering, does the tracking need to be sorted? And do the headlights need adjusting?
[Edited on 09-10-2007 by deano87]
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flybikeslee
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nope, wont scrub at all, best to get tracking checked, headlights will be fine 
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deano87
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Although sound advice, anyone else?
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mattk
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everything will be fan dabby dozie
Will look alot lower too if its on 13s
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flybikeslee
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Although sound advice, anyone else?
am i not good enough now  
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mattk
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Poor Lee 
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Robin
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I had no problems with -40mm springs and ET45 7x16s with 195/45 16 tyres, so you'll be fine.
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deano87
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Cool. Just got to find out how much my insurance will hyke now
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Dave_I
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will be fine im 60mm on 16" softstars and doesnt scrub at all.
but as lee mentioned, get tracking checked aswell.
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Ste L
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90 rear, 60 front, no scubbing on 15's
your's will be fine
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Dave_I
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sorry to hijack thread but ste - your corsa is fucking sexy !!!
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SAL
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if you do get some deano, i can fit them for you 
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
if you do get some deano, i can fit them for you
 You've got a deal. I'm pretty sure I could do the rears, but the fronts look a bit confusing. Plus I haven't got axle stands/proper jack.
Waiting on a call from insurance company as to the increase. I don't think they will
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Fonz
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Yo Deano nice move my friend!!
i know the feeling baout the ££ of lowering but i got these
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=AVUCDK30-04
fitted in the summer (still to post the photos i know!)
piece of piss to fit and i'll offer my help too if required (you've got my number.
In terms of insurance mine went up £70 (22 on 1yr NCB all mods declared renewal May 07 was £370) so its a full job for £300. i know that is a lot to a student but its worth it!!
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deano87
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I don't think my insurance is going to allow. Still haven't received a call back Might have to badger them in a minute.
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ali_corsa
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mine wanted £80 to declare if i done it
[Edited on 08-10-2007 by ali_corsa]
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Dan295
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deano, im gonna 4give you for calling me grady, and show you how a corsa handles on 40mm springs and dampers, your only down the road from me so let me know.
Dan
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mattk
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My insurance didnt charge me any extra 
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pow
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Deano mate you worry tooo much
And Dan's car handles - look at his sig
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Deano mate you worry tooo much
And Dan's car handles - look at his sig
lol I know, I remember you mentioning at the meet.
The only reason why I worry about the insurance is because I can't afford not to have a car, or pay out if in the insurance doesn't for a 3rd party.
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deano87
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Also, in terms of springs. Not too expensive, not cheap and nasty, what are the best to go for?
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mattievRS
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id go for either spax or pi mate.Ive got a set of spax 40mm front springs available from next week if you are interested,shouldnt be too hard to get the rears from off here either
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deano87
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Well, this won't be happening.
My insurance company said I'd need to cancel the policy and start a new one. The result, £2k's worth of insurance, as opposed to £700 that I'm paying at the moment.
So in theory, they want £1.3k for me to lower my car
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Jake
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fuck that just bolt them on and deny all knowledge
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
fuck that just bolt them on and deny all knowledge
get them powercoated black, say you thought they was standard
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