Matt_123
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I have heard in the past that APEX dont lower as far as the stated value. Is this true, because i was thinkin of usin 40mm springs in my 1.0club, with 17s and i reckon it wouldnt rub if it actually stayed at 40mm and didnt go any further.
Also are SPAX springs good??
Thanks
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Scott
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Registered: 11th Mar 01
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go for 60mm springs mate
give us a call on 01563 555923
Illusion Autostyle
Scott
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mav
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I would agree that apex DO NOT lower as much as stated..
since i took 17's off and put 16's on with apex springs does not look 40mm...
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Greasemonkey
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Agreed, i got a APEX springs and shox kit -40mm, had it one a few weeks, then swapped the springs for G-MAX -60mm, looks smart got 17's and the tyres are tucked right up in the arches!!!, had an engine in the back tuesday night and the alloys where tucked up in the arches and no scrubbing LOL
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Kris TD
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no, the 60mm springs look 60 at the front but about 30 at the back, put it this way my pi 35mm springs sat lower at the back.
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Gambit
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you got to take into account engine weight also
these springs are std across all the corsa range yet a 1.6 16v will weigh a lot more at the front than a 1.0l 12v
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Kris TD
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true, i got the heaviest corsa lump so thats probably why mine sank a fair bit at the front, apart from that they are gash, far too soft, probably alright on a 1.2/1.4 but not what i got, but i dont care cos the corsa is going soon anyway
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Mikorsa16v
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i have an APEX kit which lowers slightly more than stated, its -40mm and lowers about -45mm back and -40mm front, it is a nova kit (weight etc)
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corsa5dr
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Registered: 12th Jan 03
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I had the -40mm springs , lowered about 25-30mmm at the rear, was probably a bit more at the front.
Now got Bilstein full kit and its a true 40mm, maybe even a little bit more
My car on the Apex 40mm springs
[Edited on 14-11-2003 by corsa5dr]
[Edited on 14-11-2003 by corsa5dr]
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Matt_123
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rite now im in a dilemma
thanks every1 for the responses anyway
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Rocky
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apex is good matey iam on full kit 40mm drop it does state wat it says off the drop coz at first it was very high and i was woundering myself then after a while it beded in and measured it and it was 40mm spot on  its up to u matey your call 
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jjcymru
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Registered: 28th May 02
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get apex shocks and uprated poundage springs from cossvaux
either 35 or 60mm
trust me the 60mm goes low
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Scott
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Registered: 11th Mar 01
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go for spax mate or the apex 60mm kit
give us a call and ill sort it out
01563 555923
Regards
Scott
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
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mines is a 1.6...heavy engine..
But still don't think it's a true 40 drop..
I am happy wi the ride though..
40mm apex springs with KYB shortened gas shocks...
[Edited on 15-11-2003 by mav]
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Trotty
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Registered: 22nd Feb 01
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Mines on Apex springs and I must admit it's not amazing low on the back, although the sub box has helped a bit...
Fronts have always seemed ok though. Still gonna save up and get some coilovers though 
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