difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.6
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:45 pm
hi all is it worth swapping my shocks and springs from the 1.2 to the 1.6 ?
They are slightly stiffer
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difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.6
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:48 pm
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:51 pm
Thanks, think I will swap them over as the ones on my sxi are crap the car rolls so much in corners
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:40 pm
You'll barely notice a difference, there 1-3% stiffer, if you want a better ride 25% stiffer is about as early as you'll feel a difference mate
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:08 pm
Not really worth it then.
May not matter anyway found a cheap 1.4 sport going local so hoping to buy it tomorrow.
The wheel are standard and so does the suspension look like it is, I want to put 15in wheels on it then lower it a bit, any ideas of an ideal mm drop on the springs that wont compromise the shocks ?.
I rather hone in on handling over looks.
May not matter anyway found a cheap 1.4 sport going local so hoping to buy it tomorrow.
The wheel are standard and so does the suspension look like it is, I want to put 15in wheels on it then lower it a bit, any ideas of an ideal mm drop on the springs that wont compromise the shocks ?.
I rather hone in on handling over looks.
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:11 pm
40-60mm on standard shocks
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:24 pm
You can't lower it on standard shocks and have good handling unfortunately mate
You can lower 40 without ruining your shocks but it'll ride like a boat, 40 or 60 mil with shortened shocks is ideal for good handling, you can buy cheap coilovers for around the price of good shocks aswell if you wanted to go that way at it
You can lower 40 without ruining your shocks but it'll ride like a boat, 40 or 60 mil with shortened shocks is ideal for good handling, you can buy cheap coilovers for around the price of good shocks aswell if you wanted to go that way at it
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:24 pm
Coilovers have been on my mind but I'm worried about how stiff they will be driving quick on rough surfaces wheel hop is a nightmare lol.
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:32 pm
Love you tooCORSA-HOG wrote:Coilovers have been on my mind but I'm worried about how stiff they will be driving quick on rough surfaces wheel hop is a nightmare lol.
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:26 pm
F##king predictive textstanc3w0rks wrote:Love you tooCORSA-HOG wrote:Coilovers have been on my mind but I'm worried about how stiff they will be driving quick on rough surfaces wheel hop is a nightmare lol.
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:27 pm
Hahaha ya ya waaatever 
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:35 pm
hahahaha bastardstanc3w0rks wrote:Hahaha ya ya waaatever
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:52 pm
With coilovers they get stiffer depending on how low you go(giggity) so you can keep adjusting till it's how you wantCORSA-HOG wrote:Coilovers have been on my mind but I'm worried about how stiff they will be driving quick on rough surfaces wheel hop is a nightmare lol.
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:53 pm
Gigitty haha i love itjohnny wrote:With coilovers they get stiffer depending on how low you go(giggity) so you can keep adjusting till it's how you wantCORSA-HOG wrote:Coilovers have been on my mind but I'm worried about how stiff they will be driving quick on rough surfaces wheel hop is a nightmare lol.
I think for the cheaper branded coils it could be worth a try fir the cash they cost xxxxx
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Re: difference between 1.2 16v shocks and springs and the 1.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:24 pm
