suspension query

voodoo_jellybaby2k2 · Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:27 pm

Right, if i purchase a suspension package that comes with uprated shocks and some -40mm springs, can i change the springs and put -60mm ones on instead.....???

It says in the advert that the front can be lowered either 40mm or 60mm, and the back is fixed at 40mm..... just curious if i can change the back springs to make it 60mm all round....???

I have not got a clue about this,

im stupid i know

mr.feza · Post by **mr.feza** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:10 pm

i really have no clue either, but i imagine you could have 60mm all round as it is possible to put 60mm springs on standard shocks alone. So just a guess but i imagine putting them on the uprated shocks would be fine?

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:49 pm

Yes, the general rule is you can swap over springs.
Some shock absorbers are uprated and shortened to match the spring, but I don\'t think anyone does these for the Corsa any more.

j1400 · Post by **j1400** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:54 pm

You can do that no problem, but using -60mm springs on std shocks is asking for touble.

mr.feza · Post by **mr.feza** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:47 pm

i think my mate had 60mm drop on his standard punto about 4 years ago. And it was terrible - bottomed out and hurt ya\'ass real bad!

voodoo_jellybaby2k2 · Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:53 am

So, using -60mm springs on std shocks is a no no...... but if get these uprated shocks then i can put new -60mm springs on them, even though they only came with -40mm ones....???

There GAS shocks i think, but then the advert says something about FK as well...... and doesnt tell you the make of the springs......

bockfinkle · Post by **bockfinkle** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:13 pm

why not just get a set of gmax, which come at 60mm alround anyway. thats what im running on and its a good setup, bit bumper....but whta do you expect.

trev150 · Post by **trev150** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:17 pm

Most -60mm kits will come with shortened shocks to stop it bottoming out.
The ride comfort will terrible with low springs and standard shocks.

bockfinkle · Post by **bockfinkle** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:39 pm

that gmax kit im on is springs and shocks

voodoo_jellybaby2k2 · Post by **voodoo_jellybaby2k2** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:06 pm

Ive heard lots of bad things about G-max suspension and been told to go for FK, AVO to name but a few

bockfinkle · Post by **bockfinkle** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:16 pm

dont know. but mine is fine. took a fair bit of punishment (dodgy road surfaces and driving it hard) and they have been fine.

trev150 · Post by **trev150** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:13 pm

IMO AVO are ace!!