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upgraded springs?

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i know its dodgey putting lowering springs on standard suspension, but what will it actually effect?
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its really bumpy, like driving a go kart, also if the springs are loose wen jacked up it will fail MOT
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so its not a good idea? :p
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depends how low - the usual consensus is u can get away with a 40mm drop on standard shocks without messing things up 2 much. it won't be as gd as gettin shortened shocks bt it won't really be dangerous - my m8s car went through 2 mots with this set up with no issues. if ur going lower than that tho ur defo gona need uprated shocks
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yea you'l be fine using 40mm springs on standard shocks, any lower and your best of getting stiffer shocks aswell.
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no chance of them completely f**k up then? :D
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nah your ride will just be really soft and bouncy and obviously it will only make it appear lower the handling wont really be improved as thats all dependant on the shocks.
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ok cheers mate :)
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