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MoNkEy MaGiC
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   15th May 03 at 13:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

hi guys
im after a full supension kit for my corsa gsi, and ive heard nothing but good news about Koni
so koni it is then, has anyone got experience with koni or have any usefull info or advice about it???
is it available in 50mm kit??? 60mm is to low as theres bastard speed bumps everwere were i live.
and how much roughly is it for the full kit???
thanks
Kris TD
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15th May 03 at 14:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

get the 40mm kit then.

you talking bout the fixed rate or adjustable dampers?
i have the adjustable shock and love them,
Gambit
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15th May 03 at 14:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

try and get a kit that is for the GSI & not just std corsa's

otherwise a 40mm kit will only lower ur car and extra 25mm as its already 15mm lower than standard
MoNkEy MaGiC
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   15th May 03 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

oh rite i get it,so if its not for the Gsi it will lower after deducting the standard 15mm it has already,BUT does this apply if im getting a Full suspension Kit???
is Koni available in a 50mm kit for the Gsi??
otherwise i jus get a 60mm kit n go extra slow over the speed bumps!
wats main difference between adjustable and fixed shocks tho?
will it b worth the extra money and going for the adjustable?

Thans for the info guys, really helpfull
ArdenSXi
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15th May 03 at 15:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Ive got the Koni red kit (-40mm) on my sxi, handles like its on rails.
The red kits about 100 quid cheaper than the yellow on car adjustables, only difference is u have to strip them off the car to adjust them.
Top quality kit tho.

It seems a bit lower than 40mm, maybe 45-48mm.
ArdenSXi
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15th May 03 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

The main difference between adj and non adj shocks is u get to choose how soft or stiff u want to go.
If u dont want it stiff then the non adj would be ok.
If u want it stiff (better handling IMO) then get the adj.
If u want to switch between the 2 then pick the yellow adj.
Hope this helps
ArdenSXi
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The main difference between adj and non adj shocks is u get to choose how soft or stiff u want to go.
If u dont want it stiff then the non adj would be ok.
If u want it stiff (better handling IMO) then get the adj.
If u want to switch between the 2 quickly then pick the yellow adj.
Hope this helps
Kris TD
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15th May 03 at 16:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yeah the yellow kit is on car adjustable, just turn a knob under the bonnet, takes all of 3 seconds to do
-Aliba-
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15th May 03 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i've got the red kit, and to adjust it, i need to jack up the car, remove a bolt and turn it. Not too much bother, well love em, top class kit.
MoNkEy MaGiC
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   15th May 03 at 23:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

rah, i like the sound of "on car adjustable" so all i hav to do is open the bonnet and turn it to make stiffer or softer! coudnt be easier!
so the yellow kit it is then
so how much will it cost roughly for a Koni 60mm kit for a Gsi??

Thanks

 
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