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fax2004

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21st May 04 at 19:46

Ive lowerd my Corsa 40mm, and the only good thing ive noticed is it looks better. But, my cd player skips when i go over a leaf, everything squeeks and rattles, the ride is totally uncomfortable. Why do people do it?

LukeGSi

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21st May 04 at 19:50

have you just fitted springs or uprated shocks also?

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 19:51

If uve jus got lowerin springs on oe shocks tha ride will be uncomfortable!! u really need a full kit!

fax2004

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21st May 04 at 19:54

Its got uprated shox on front, but standard at rear. Its harsh at the front more than back

LukeGSi

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21st May 04 at 19:54

How long have they been fitted??

fax2004

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21st May 04 at 19:55

bout 3 weeks, bought them 2nd hand tho, and they looked about 6 months old

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 19:56

upside out check my post bout suspension n tell me wot u fink m8

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 19:57

dats y u should buy stuff new! wot 1s are they?

fax2004

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21st May 04 at 19:59

fcuk nos. i swapped them for my standard sri ones and 20 quid. His g/f didnt like look of car, so wanted putting backto normal. i no him btw, not just some dodgy geezer!

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 20:01

im finkin a buyin nu dampers n springs to lower tha car by 60mm, spax or g max 1s do u no much bout them, quality of build, ride, etc?? both bout £200!!

suzi-sue

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21st May 04 at 20:05

both "budget" aint they heard that apex are the better budget jobs ? but i dunno myself

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 20:07

So suz do u think i shuld go for apex insted?

suzi-sue

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21st May 04 at 20:08

ive heard so, tay_lor on here has got 40mm ones for sale i think, was gunna ave em myself but got fed up of my rumbly awkward gearbox and oil leak, so sorting that

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 20:11

Sorry sue jus checked tha cat that i wos gonna buy dem from n it wos apex sports kit not spax! so u think i shuld go for tha 60mm 1s??

suzi-sue

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21st May 04 at 20:13

see your post dude, not hijackin this un

corsamad_87

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21st May 04 at 20:14

ainsley_brader

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21st May 04 at 20:36

fax2004 what make are they? not avos by any chance?

3CorsaMeal

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21st May 04 at 22:32

just get some decent suspension and it will be better, is always gonna be more bumpy cos there less play in suspension.

AdiSRI

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21st May 04 at 22:59

i will be selling my apex -40mm kit very soon, not to hard at all, but handling is improved.

[Edited on 21-05-2004 by AdiSRI]

sfxer

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21st May 04 at 23:52

get something half decent and the ride will be adjustable, still firm but you can choose how firm

TOMAS

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22nd May 04 at 11:12

You have fitted bumpstops havent you...

Either that or your running a sony player

Adam-D

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22nd May 04 at 11:41

mine is g-max full kit lowered 60mm
on 15's with 50 profile tyres
my cd player is fine
it handels spot on and let you know when it starts to loose grip
it doesnt just let go on you

i love the way it handles and rides the roads
and will take all the speed bumps ive come across

IntaCepta

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22nd May 04 at 23:21

quote:
Originally posted by TOMAS
Either that or your running a sony player

drunkenfool

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23rd May 04 at 00:32

lowering your car lowers the center of gravity, so makes it go round corners better. (in theory) A harder ride is one of the downfalls, cos the suspension doenst have as much travel. Invest in some decent suspension and you will definately see why people do it. I got a set of FK coilovers on, and i cant believe the difference it has made. Cornering feels so much more positive and responsive, ride is firm but very comfortable and it looks pretty low too.

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