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CorsaSXi16v
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15th May 03 at 10:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi,

I've got a corsa c `02 sxi 1.2 16v and I'm looking to buy a koni suspension kit but I've heard a few nightmere stories about how to fit the shocks. Is it true that the top of the strut needs cutting so you can take the old shock out and pop the koni one in, then you drill a hole in the bottom of the strut and bolt the shocker through that way?

sounds scary if thats the way it needs to be done

ANy help, tips or advice would be cool

Thanks
S
CorsaSXi16v
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15th May 03 at 11:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
no one got konis? anyone lowered there c?
CorsaSXi16v
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anyone? i'm almost about to buy it
MoNkEy MaGiC
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   15th May 03 at 14:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi mate,
ive only heard good news about koni!
were did u hear that this kit is hard to fit? does it only apply to the corsa C? as im thinking of getting koni full kit for my Corsa B?
SLSXi
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speak to andy4b on here. he has this kit fitted!
CorsaSXi16v
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Does he come on here quiet often?
I'm kinda desperate to get them, any help would be great.
Cheers
Susan

[Edited on 15-05-2003 by CorsaSXi16v]
dannycorsa c
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iv only used springs
1_Litre_Porsche_Beater
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i only got springs 2
CorsaSXi16v
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bttt for andy4b
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaSXi16v
bttt for andy4b


Send him a U2U mate just type in his user name
Andy4B
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I'm here!

Yep the fronts are shock inserts and the old shock needs to be cut out. Yes it does sound scary lol But I got mine fitted by ABP Motorsport in Cheshire. They have the same kit fitted to their Civic Type-R demo car.

I was a bit worried when I found out you have to cut the suspension but:

The kit is very good.

Best way is to get it fitted by a garage that knows what they are doing for piece of mind.

[Edited on 16-05-2003 by Andy4B]
kev_corsa
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Would that be the same if your fitting an apex kit as well????
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quote:
Originally posted by kev_corsa
Would that be the same if your fitting an apex kit as well????


Not sure. Best to ring up the supplier to find out.
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cut out the originals huh, thats a way to void your suspension warranty in style
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unless ofcourse you buy new struts at 56 squids each, anyway after the first year shockers ain't covered by warranty

 
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