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Danny W
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15th Dec 07 at 15:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im just curious but are 30mm springs ok to use on standard shocks?

or would i have to buy uprated shortened shocks to go with them?



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Richardhhha
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personally i would buy full set but a 30mm drop will be ok on standard struts
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15th Dec 07 at 15:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok thats what i thought.
what shocks would be best for a 30mm drop?

(excuse my ignorance lol never had a lowered car before)

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you can get quite a few kits off ebay. But everything is 40mm. I am getting a cheap set of coil overs from there. It all depends on your budget!
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yeah i've been looking on ebay but not really sure what to get lol

i've got my eyes on a set of 30mm springs tho so do i just need shortened shocks(30mm)?

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30mm wont make it noticeably lower, you wont need shocks for 30mm springs imo.
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eibach 30mm + irmscher shock absorbers from germany superb handling
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ok cheers for the replys guys.

Jurgen, yeah im looking at getting a set of 30mm eibach springs.


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i m gonna put them on next month a mate of mine has the same setup and he said they give great handling and still a comfortable ride
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i got a set of AVO from demontweeks, 35mm drop, £240 total, love the handling and lowered nicely...see http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=395200

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