corsasxi99
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hi, new to here.
ive bought a 99 spec sxi 1.2 16v in arden blue.
im after lowering it, and also stiffening it at the same time.
i have got 15" compomotive th's, and im after knowing whats the best size tyre (profile) and the best lowering mm to enable the car handles ok.
many thanks
steve
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corsasxi99
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oh and does anyone have a piccy of a corsab with the dietrich front bumper on as i am also considering this too!
ta!
steve
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stuyw
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go for 195/45/15's
u can drop 60mm, but if u can afford it, get full suspension kit
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MOB
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yeah go for 195/45/15's.
mines lowered on eibach springs. very rigid ride, gr8 for cornering tho!
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corsasxi99
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hmm what sort of kit would be good?
bit new to the modding game really...
steve
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corsasxi99
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is the eibach with standard shocks no anti roll bars etc?
steve
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Kris TD
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get a spring and shock combo, it makes so much more differrence than just lowering springs.
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Kris TD
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sxi has antirole bars btw.
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stuyw
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if ur on a budget get GMAX kit - depends on how deep ur wallet is 
u can get eibach shocks, springs and anti-roll bar kits, try www.pvdnet.co.uk
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MOB
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yeah just eibach springs, not cheap but handles a peach!
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corsasxi99
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oh thats good to know the have a/r bars!
what is the best brake upgrade?
steve
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stuyw
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go for astra GTE disks n calipers - ur looking at 40 quid plus for a set
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corsasxi99
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is that it?! mega, i work in parts at a vaux dealer so even cheaper then!
not xdrilld discs or ebc's?
i know its a 1.2 16v but im prepping for a conversion next year....
steve
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Kris TD
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dont just change the discs. as stu said get astra gte or cav/astra gsi calipers discs and pads. u wont get them that cheap from a dealers. go to www.migweb.co.uk there is always loads for sale on there very cheap. the calipers are a straight swap, very easy and they work a million times better than any standard size performance discs on youjr current brakes will.
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stuyw
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they are 2nd hand m8 - not new. for EBC disks ur talking about 120 quid
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corsasxi99
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hm guess ill take a trip to the scrap yard tmw then!!!
steve
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Kris TD
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look on migweb first, bound to be in better knick and cheaper.
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corsasxi99
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o rite, are they common then or just hard to find in good nick?
anyone else got this conversion , with piccs?
steve
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Kris TD
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they are very common. but better off getting ones off a car which has been looked after. shit loads of people on here have the conversion to these brakes.
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corsasxi99
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stu, just out of curiosity where did you get the piccy of the car?
wouldnt mind an sxi, as thats a gsi.....
steve
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stuyw
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ive got some astra ones at home waiting to be fitted, only paid 40 quid for them.
dead common n loads about, but just need 2 know wot ur looking for.
As Kris said, put a post up on migweb n im sure some peeps will have sum 4 sale
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corsasxi99
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o rite ill have to hope some piccys come about....
what sort of back box and mods to the exhaust would be good, ive seen ashley back boxes...im after a deep nice sound, but no bothered about chrome....im into euro/rally slag type cars, hence the compomotive th wheels!
steve
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Kris TD
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get an induction kit for noise, go and get a powerflow exhaust, they custom make em for wat you want and like for like they cost no more.
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corsasxi99
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o rite...who do the back boxes, and whats the best induction kit?
sorry bout all the questions, just bit clueless at the mo!
steve
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Mav 3000
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Eibach kits are amazing - makes your car feel totally differnet, and cornering is a whole new experience!
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