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Generation
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20th Nov 09 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Nova-Corsa-B-Bilstein-Rear-Gas-Shock-Absorbers_W0QQitemZ290371017087QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item439b76197f

Obvioulsy better makes out there, but for money these any good? I am down 100 at back

Thanks
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20th Nov 09 at 19:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
better makes out there haha

Bilstein are amazing shocks, i run bilsteins are they handle very very well. You'll find them excellent with the right spring setup!
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20th Nov 09 at 19:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah i know you can pay shit loads, but end of day its a road corsa whats a good spring set up on rear? 60mm i guess
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Spax or eibach springs go very very well with bilsteins
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best for handeling are 50mm

60mm are for looks

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20th Nov 09 at 19:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So what would be best for 100mm, same price or cheaper apparantly
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100mm wont handle well tis too low. its for looks

[Edited on 20-11-2009 by Kevxx]
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20th Nov 09 at 20:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well, I know there is going to be nothing perfect without spending ££££££££££££ BUT is the link above the best I will get it without spending ££
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20th Nov 09 at 20:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yes!!
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20th Nov 09 at 20:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bought
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Buy of the month!
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I think the 2ltr running corsa for £70 JUST outdone me lol
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
I think the 2ltr running corsa for £70 JUST outdone me lol


Just

nah seriously, if you're gonna uprate bilstein is top class, get some front shocks now, springs/poly bushes your car will transform handling wise!
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Can't afford front yet lol, poly bushes on rears? they hard to fit?
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
Can't afford front yet lol, poly bushes on rears? they hard to fit?


not really hard at all, or a garage would do it rather cheap, they just press them in and out
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Where can I buy them from, literally have no idea on what I am looking for changin suspension before but never did bushes, is it really obvious where they go when I look
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P.s, been a massive help
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Ideas on bushes anyone?
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Polybushes are available from lmf or Regal. Twin your Bilstiens with some eibach springs and you'll be in heaven
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Got these today, and all fitted now, very happy recomended for the money!
thanks everyone!
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polybush kits are cheaper at rallydesign yo! lmf's kit is a rip off!

 
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