Chris_corsab
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As title says really... I look like a monster truck at the moments as i have put 16" alloys on my corsa B...
1. What will the ride be like just putting 40mm springs on standard shocks? (my standard ones are fine) i dont want a solid ride so when i i hit a little bumb its going to break my back... also i dont want to be bobing around -.- oh and really im just doing it for looks 
2. could you send pictures of your 40mm and 16" alloys
3. any makes i should not go for? or do they do the same job at the end of the day?
anymore advise would be nice thanks guys
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Piér
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My mate has the exact thing your asking for 
The ride isn't that bad, a bit bouncy on lumpy roads but you can live with it. It will wear your shocks out a lot quicker though...
This is 40mm all round with 16's.
This is the same height but with a full car...
Thats 40 at the front and more like 60 at the back, I think it looks better like that as 40 all round makes it nose dive!
[Edited on 25-05-2011 by Piér]
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Chris_corsab
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hmm how long can i have the spings on for before they shag my shocks out ?
40mm all round looks okay but nose dive??? not liking the sound of that explain ? lol
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youngsezer
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snap lol
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Piér
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris_corsab
hmm how long can i have the spings on for before they shag my shocks out ?
40mm all round looks okay but nose dive??? not liking the sound of that explain ? lol
All depends on your roads. you will know when they are truly gone
Nose dive just means that the front end sits lower than the back, it doesn't look even so you go 60mm on the back to even it out. You know what drag racers look like right? Front end is always lower than the back?
It's not that extreme but its noticable!
and at the same wheels and basically same exhaust  Looks good though I like it! Do you have a spare centre cap by any chance?
[Edited on 25-05-2011 by Piér]
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Piér
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You can get more of an idea with this about the nose dive... This was before the springs had settled.
See the bigger arch gap at the back? Looks shite imo.
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Chris_corsab
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oh right i think im going to give it a miss lol
i spose if im going to do it i best do it right shocks and springs or coils... :/ do i need rear shocks or just the springs ?
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youngsezer
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i dont sorry but i can link you to where i got them, had to have them send over from thailand, they arent proper mille miglia ones just plain chrome looking dome ones
here mate: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280394756134&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
[Edited on 25-05-2011 by youngsezer]
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Jed D
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id agree with the lower at the rear comment imo
im 30 front / 60 rear on 15's and it sits level
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IvIarkgraham
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anyone noticed they all have the same wheels?
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IvIarkgraham
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IvIarkgraham
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go for eibach springs
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djgritt
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16" Wheels & 40mm/60mm Drop - sits well enough - it is in a very stripped out state too.
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Pridzz
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Mine was bumpy as you like, 60F 40R..on Standard shocks. Wish I had 90mm rear tbh - No gaurentee how long your shocks will last
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gez bay
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harrybanks
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Sorry to hijack has anyone got pics of a gsi lowered 40mm front and 60mm rear?
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Piér
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
anyone noticed they all have the same wheels?
Yes, indeed we did however the two different cars I posted both had the same owner so the wheels just got swapped
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Pridzz
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quote:
Originally posted by harrybanks
Sorry to hijack has anyone got pics of a gsi lowered 40mm front and 60mm rear?
No but a GSI decked...
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Piér
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I can see that splitter getting ripped off getting off the grass
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harrybanks
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That ride must be so harsh! mines lowered 60mm all round and the ride is so bouncy! Ive got bilstein yellow shockers which are a goood make etc but not mated with 60mm front springs, might invest in some front coilovers!
the GSi looks good, wouldnt wanna drive far in it
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Mark.W
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Mine on -60 front 40 rear Bilstien B10 kit
Ride was firmer than 60 - 60 and handled great.
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JordyCarter
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Mine is 60mm front and 40mm back, it sits well but the back is a bit high imo
This was before the springs had settled
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fazza
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Nice 16's ^^
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youngsezer
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slabs are 15" arent they?
i'm guessing thats your point fazza
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JordyCarter
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haha totally forgot the topic 
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