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xcore

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Registered: 24th May 07
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23rd Jul 07 at 21:04

ok guys iv fitted lowering springs to my corsa aparently 60mm, when i jack the car up on the body the springs seem to fall out of place on the standard strut, is this normal?
cheers

[Edited on 23-07-2007 by xcore]

xcore

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24th Jul 07 at 11:50

mattievRS

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24th Jul 07 at 12:20

Ive known this happen before its cause you have 60mm springs on standard susp struts.Most people cable tie the rear springs into the cups to stop them falling out and also failing the mot.

Dave A

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24th Jul 07 at 12:33

60mm springs on standard dampers= total bodge.

xcore

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24th Jul 07 at 13:22

yea i no but im skint lol.

Its on teh front springs, cable ties all the way then?

mattievRS

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24th Jul 07 at 20:44

dunno about the front springs mate never come across it to be honest.Dave A is right though,60mm on standard shocks will fuck them eventually and the ride will be absolute shite!!

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