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haydenover
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9th Dec 07 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hi what suspension is best for a corsa 2.0 but i want to retain a 40mm drop? any idea's coil overs some say it a hard ride, would gsi shocks fit and take the weight and retain a 40mm drop. Any help would be greatful
Steve X16XE
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9th Dec 07 at 17:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Get some GAZ coilovers with the correct rated springs for the heavy 2.0 engine.
TomSBD
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9th Dec 07 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yeh coilovers with 300 lb front springs
dale87
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9th Dec 07 at 17:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Sorry to hijack the thread but will FK coilovers be ok for a 2.0 conversion?
Ste L
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9th Dec 07 at 18:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by TomSBD
yeh coilovers with 300 lb front springs



or even fixed rate big piston billies, with 300lbs front springs



[Edited on 09-12-2007 by Ste L]
Dave A
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9th Dec 07 at 19:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

300lb is too much for a corsa XE. we did lots of development and testing for our Gaz coilovers for the XE corsas inc corner weighting etc... 275-285 is fine for a road car.
Ben ev
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9th Dec 07 at 22:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

what are standed springs and standed coilover springs rated at poundage wise? still interested in the heavier ones dave, will get hold of you when i need them...

 
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