Teddy
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Getting ready to order my rims but im having a bit of concern.
Going to have them in white and i want them in 15"
Now the only thing is im worried that they wont look big enough.
The wheels that i had on my GSi still looked ok before it was lowered because the car was actually decked, the wheel really "goes to the edge" so i was not worried.
The sport wont be as decked and as i looked at Rob marriots car last night as i looked at mine i was unsure as to whether i would live to regret it.
Looking at Stoney's car that sits nice but im thinking they are 16" (could be wrong) but that sits perfect.
With the fact i WONT be having coil overs this time - but probably Koni's with 60mm springs im really concerned that the car will sit to high after spending all that cash.
Im really in 2 minds 
[Edited on 29-09-2005 by Teddy]
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3CorsaMeal
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15's don't look too bad
depends on the roads you use, i could never lower mine more than 40mm
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willay
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it will look very high either way due to the lack of weight in your car.
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mwg
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Get some -80mm custom springs wacked on
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Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
it will look very high either way due to the lack of weight in your car.
Thats what im thinking - Robins sits ok - but i would like it a faction lower.
80mm springs are an option but bearing in mind the car will be hacked within an inch of its life on the track then, in essense the car is not being bulit for looks but i really dont fancy people laughing at me as i 4x4 down the road
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3CorsaMeal
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just looks normal to me
only looks low when parked next to something
40mm look factory still
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mwg
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My mate has had -80mm springs made for his Corsa and its rock solid, hardly any bodyroll. Handles very good
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Teddy
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I dont doubt it - you need a little bodyroll for the chassis to flex - i dont want it uber stiff like my GSi because it will just kill the geometry on my car.
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stubbsy05
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I'm sure stoneys are 15" iirc
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Teddy
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Really? I looked at the pics.
He has racelines doesnt he?
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mwg
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In Stoneys details it says
Wheels Raceline RL7's (15 x 6.5 ET 49
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Teddy
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Love those rims just cant find em.
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mwg
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They dont make them anymore. Rare 2nd hand too, cost a fortune. Think AK had some for sale a bit ago
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iceman
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i had 15" comp mo' with a 60mm drop on my gsi with the standard gsi kit they did look small to be honest
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Teddy
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Yep i know hence why i want the Mo.
Thing is the style is different as they curve in and they look smaller than they actually are which is what concerns me.
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iceman
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ive got a pic somewhere ill dig it out 
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Teddy
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Oh thank you lover 
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Stu
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I think it will look ok.
What profile are you gonna use? The only time cars look stupid is when its not been lowered and a really low profile has been used! As long as your 45 or above you should be right!!!!
Stu
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iceman
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i used 45 and i think they looked to small  but at the time i was used to 17's so i guess it might look at anyway its personal preference if u like it then do it
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Teddy
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I think i will probably have a 45 or 50 profile.
No joy on that pic IM?
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iceman
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its on a laptop at home i did have some in my garage but deleted them ill sort them out tonight
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Stu
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Yeah, I reckon with a 195/50/15 they will be spot on!!
I wouldnt be tempted to go with 16's matey!!! If I had my time again Id probably go with 14's!
Stu
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Stu
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No I retract that last statement....it would be 15's!
Stu
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15's lowewered 50/60mm
16's lowered 50/30 mm
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Ojc
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Racelines look bigger than MO's
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