I re- lowered the cav (possibly a touch too much) NEW PICS

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Re: I re- lowered the cav (possibly a touch too much) NEW PI

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so how much would a set of all cost?
2nd hand would do me for now until i save up enough for coilovers
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Re: I re- lowered the cav (possibly a touch too much) NEW PI

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tbh it is a lil low on the back, mine was sat on -60 springs all round, shortened gsi front shocks & standard rears & she look wicked, just wish i could upload some pics, i always run in2 trouble wen i try :scratch
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look well that lowered 60mm all round

i want shortned gas shocks for the front an short shocks for the rear
anyone selling a set of know were i can buy them at a cheap price?

Gaz i wouldn mind my car like that to be honest lol, i think it looks well
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I'll happily sell you the back springs for £50 delivered but i am warning you its not a comfy ride.
Ive got a set of 60mm fronts

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do you the pair for £60 posted.
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with my car being a diesel would it not sit lower again?
diesel car being heavier?
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heavier than a 2.0ltr 16v i doubt it, the only heavier one would only be a v6.
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ah right, i thought the diesel engine would be heavier
they wouldn sit lose if i used standard shocks front an rear?

i take it they wouldn sit as low
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Gaz wrote:heavier than a 2.0ltr 16v i doubt it, the only heavier one would only be a v6.
Spring/shock sets are sold for the GSi/Turbo, V6/Diesel and, the rest.

So for TD, look for TD or V6 stuff
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the fronts wouldn't, the backs might as they are really really short, but on my car they stuck on the rubber body side so didnt fall out when being jacked up.
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