little_duke
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Tamworth,staffordshire Drives: rover coupe
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hi all
bought my 60mm lowering springs off voyto last night,well pleased with them...cheers mate
my cars lowered 40mm at the moment on standard struts,i know its a risk but its what its like for the time being
lowered the back of my car today with the 60mm springs no trouble what so ever,come to the front and got the struts off.put the spring tensioners on but couldnt get the top nut off for the top mount
is there a special spanner to use on this?
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Hamish
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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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Did the top nut just keep spinning?
There's a guide in the FAQ section:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=205259
You have to undo the top nut half a turn while the struts still onthe car. Makes it so much easier 
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little_duke
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it spins but so does the inside of the spring if that makes sense.ive been told to use a ring swan neck spanner.
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little_duke
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using a deep drop neck ring spanner and alan key/grips/spanner (im lowered already but std suspension is different) loosen the top mount nut ONLY HALF A TURN!!! so its easier to take off later.
thats the bit im struggling on,it wont loosen
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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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i need to get a strut brace for the front of mine down 40 mil - thinking of just getting a top one because as usual strapped for cash..... or would a bottom one be better (never got a brace so have no clue)
am thinking - for mega stifness would a 1.6 strut brace fit? or are thye for all engines anyhoo?
cheers - me
[Edited on 20-02-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
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little_duke
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just get a top strut brace mate
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dan_c4rsa
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yeh but would a 1.6 one fit?
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little_duke
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doubt it mate,not too sure though may fit
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dan_c4rsa
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well is just as me engines dying im gna get a 1.6 - so mitas well buy a 1.6 strut before.....i dont see why it wouldnt fit - just making sure is all
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