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scottyp1989
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Registered: 29th Jul 07
Location: Warley, West Midlands
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22nd Jan 10 at 22:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

the helper springs out of the front coilovers work well as rear springs
Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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23rd Jan 10 at 07:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Ive cut fronts before on Vauxhalls but never rears.Didnt think it was possible due to them being pig-tailed.
Ive also done the heated up way on my Mk3 Astra Gsi.
60mm springs heated up and clamped in a vice.Worked well,sat perfect and the ride wasnt affected.I wouldnt do either to standard springs though.
taylorboosh
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23rd Jan 10 at 08:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

stop being a tramp and buy some
sri boy
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23rd Jan 10 at 09:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
stop being a tramp and buy some
agreed
Behr
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23rd Jan 10 at 11:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

prepare to get your arse handed to you if you crash though.
patmore
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23rd Jan 10 at 12:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I thought that heating them weakens them ?? I haven't got no money ATM
alan-g-w
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23rd Jan 10 at 12:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

To be honest people are saying it's only £60 like they use fifty quid notes to wipe their arses. It's a fair amount of money if you've not got a lot coming in.
patmore
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Registered: 23rd Feb 09
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

What is 50 quid? I have 60 mm lowering springs already but I can't afford a set of 80 mm or 90 so I was looking to cut a littile bit
Nic Barnes
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

if you cut them, can you make a step by step guide as im interested in doing the same to mine.

thanks mate.
billy_t15
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Registered: 25th Jun 09
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ive got some rear 40mm springs on ebay for sale atm
corsabrad
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Registered: 16th May 09
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

just go on ebay and u can get 60mm jamex kit brand new deliverd 4 £49 or they do a 60/40 drop
patmore
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I already 60 mm lowering springs and there not low enough
patmore
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23rd Jan 10 at 13:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
if you cut them, can you make a step by step guide as im interested in doing the same to mine.

thanks mate.
will do mate
lostboy
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Registered: 29th Jan 09
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23rd Jan 10 at 14:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Maybe you should just keep the -60mm springs til you can afford some lower springs and why do you need to be lower anyway? Go too low and you can spoil the handling, although Vauxhall's aren't known for their handling anyway.

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