Mikey Red B
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right i've fitted my front coilovers and they go down a treat, only problem is i've had to fit massive spacers so the wheels dont hit the suspention. i wondered whether anyone else has had this problem or just me.
on the rear i've wacked the cups as far down as they'll go and it's still sittin high? took it for a drive to let it settle and nothin happened.
included some pics so u guys can have a look to see why the back wont go down.
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john_c20xe
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cant really tell in the pics mate but is there cups under the rear springs?
adjustable things?
if there is take them out and it will sit lower. there a waste of time really,
as for the front im sure everyone has had that problem with cheap coilovers, i have it, need to use 5mm spacers if i remeber corectly.
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john_c20xe
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your going to wish you never made the front that low tho
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Richardhhha
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cheap coilys are a coont for needing spacers.
i had a set of fan blades on my b when i lowered it with coilys and they jammed up so bad the car wouldnt move..
only had about 1cm when i put the origenal stealies back on it..
best thing i can say to you is.. make sure the suspension was built up right. and make sure the camber adjustment is wacked right out so it will make more room..
better coilys have a larger flange alowing more offset iirc
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john_c20xe
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take out the helper spring to and wind the winder to the top so it doenst hit the tyre
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LukeD
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take helper spring out as suggested.
But to be fair.. alot of corsa coilovers tend not to go that low on the rear. so custom springs may be needed.
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DaveyLC
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If they are the 'ebay' coil overs then you should have some camber adjustment, as you lower the car you are supposed to bring out the camber to compensate which should clear the coils.
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Mikey Red B
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the cups are at the top but i'll take them out. the front isn't that low anymore i just wanted to see how low it would go 
cheers 4 all the help lads, will have a crack at it later. i've got 13mm spacers on it at the min but with the helper spring out it should be all good.
i've got a creeking noise coming from the rear suspention now any ideas what it is?
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john_c20xe
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dry rubber bushes?
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steven_r2008
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anybody know what makes of the coilies need the spacer on the fronts? as my brother has some raceland coilies on his astra and they seem to be fine, and i am looking at getting a set near enought the same as his for my corsa but dont want them to be catching 
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davieo_04
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I had a set of cheap coilies on my b with 3 spokes. were really close the coil as well. the back on mine didn go that low either, took the springs out to see how much lower i wanted to go.. was on the tiles but not very practical.. but - looked the part lol
and also dangerous as fuck
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Mikey Red B
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all sorted now. took the helper spring out as suggested, the adjuster cup out of the rear susp and slaumed everything in grease and its perfect. cheers for the help!
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