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supremefaulk

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Registered: 5th Feb 08
Location: Bridgend
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28th Jul 08 at 11:45

Hi all, I like the corsa, it just doesnt seem as "fun" to drive as some other cars, feels really heavy in the corners and that.

What is the best thing I can do to sort this out?
Suspension [springs, shocks or both]
Strut Brace
Try and lose a bit of weight from the car? Air con really isnt needed - easy to take out?

its a 1.4 sport on a 98 plate. Any help appreciated

Dean_W

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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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28th Jul 08 at 11:45

Bilstein B12 kit.

supremefaulk

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28th Jul 08 at 11:47

I should also mention I havent got loads of money to spend on it. lol, cheers though dean. lol
But will keep that one in mind then, looking for a cheaper fix first, then will save up for the B12 Kit

[Edited on 28-07-2008 by supremefaulk]

Dean_W

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28th Jul 08 at 11:50

Without the cash, your pretty stumped tbh.

Decent budget suspension kit like spax or koni, not too sure on roll bars and strut braces. Some say take the front roll bar off, some say keep it. Personal preference I think.

am4nf

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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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28th Jul 08 at 12:05

lowering springs will get you the cheap fix

Dean_W

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28th Jul 08 at 12:15

Too cheap fix. You ideally need matched dampers or your pissing in the wind.

Bouncy bouncy......

supremefaulk

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28th Jul 08 at 12:34

ok, so whats peoples opinion on a strut brace then? Nice and cheap, and got to do something.

I was considering just springs, but without dampers there really is no point? As I am looking for performance, not looks.

Dean_W

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28th Jul 08 at 12:39

I had springs only on my corsa for a couple of weeks. Wasnt a good ride at all. Get a proper kit, specially if your going for performance.

Superlite Ltd.

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28th Jul 08 at 14:48

fuck strut brace

rear anti roll bar upgrade will help you