harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
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I was just reading a thread further down about 60mm on standard shocks? Is it safe to do so, what would handling be like? How long will the shocks last?
I always thought it was a bad idea?
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scottyp1989
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Registered: 29th Jul 07
Location: Warley, West Midlands
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i have mine like it since ive had my car and that an astra estate on 60mm corsa springs so toughly about 70 mm. the ride is a bit bouncy compared to proper shocks but iv had no trouble with it in 10 months
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B3KAN
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Registered: 15th Feb 07
Location: Inverness, Highland
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Bouncy ride crap handling so pointless imo 
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Rybo
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Registered: 6th Mar 08
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realy not worth doing in my opinion....full kit or 40mm on std shocks
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harrisp
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Im not going to do it but I just saw it mentioned an thought it wasn't right.
Isn't there only something like 5mm travel left in the shock at 60mm?
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Rybo
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Registered: 6th Mar 08
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when my mate did it it basically rode round on the bump stops,its basically a cheapskate bodge imo bud but some people may not be bothered
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Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
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I only have springs (Eibach) on mine and they are 50mm I've been told to upgrade my shocks but haven't had any problems as of yet
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aron
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Registered: 10th May 07
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i found 60mm spax springs on standard sport shocks really comfy tbh.
slightly boaty but you'd expect that i guess. certainly better than i thought they'd be!
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Half Pint
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i think the problem is how compressed the springs are and if your travel is etended up fully the springs can rattle around in their seat or in extreme circumstances fall out.....
as alot of people said you don't get the best ride and is a cheap mod.
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scottyp1989
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that is true you dont get the best ride but if you aint botherd do it otherwise do it properly. i am fed up of the bounce on mine now thats why i getin coilovers
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richard_cooper
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Registered: 31st Jan 07
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I have 60mm springs on standard shocks. Its abit bouncy at times but its only for a short time until i get my new suspension.
But it looks good and the rider isnt too bad. As for safety, must be safe mine just passed its MOT.
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vxlgsi
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Registered: 28th Aug 03
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There are no shocks on the market suited for a 50-60mm drop for road use.
[Edited on 14-11-2008 by vxlgsi]
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