im goin to order some 60mm springs but im unsure which one to order for the td? can i use the 60 fronts for the petrol engines?
on rimstyle.co.uk gmax only list
all models exc 4x4 and gsi
gsi exc 4x4
gsi/gsi4x4/turbo 4x4 exc v6
nothing is mentioned about td.
thanks
lowerin help
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Adamw5433
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Re: lowerin help
I'm not sure about the Turbo diesel side of things.bellers wrote:im goin to order some 60mm springs but im unsure which one to order for the td? can i use the 60 fronts for the petrol engines?
But if the old suspention is the original fitted from the factor, the front dampers will be a bstrd to remove from the hub housing.
I managed to free mine off with a big vice and a 36" stillsons wrench, applying heat didn't work in my case.
So just a heads up....
Adam
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Re: lowerin help
any springs will fit them mate as long as they aren't for a turbo/GSi as they have IRS
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Re: lowerin help
When lowering the TD, I always thought go for the V6 kit as the V6 weighs about the same as the TD - it's arather heavy lump.
Can just about lift a 1.8 / 2litre 8 valve, struggled (ALOT) to lift the TD.
Can just about lift a 1.8 / 2litre 8 valve, struggled (ALOT) to lift the TD.
Re: lowerin help
Correct, any lowering kit makes a Cavalier sits nose heavy... but a TD with need heavier front springs. I could never get any of mine to sit right. My GSi sat nose down so it ended up with 60mm front springs and 80mm rears and my SRi was on a 60mm kit with 10mm spacers on the front so in effect, down 50mm. However, I wouldn't be lowering a Cavalier that much... it'll drive like shite and if its on original dampers, would sir like an oak or teak coffin?
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Re: lowerin help
I have a set of springs for sale, were sold to me as being -40mm drop for a V6, which is the same as a TD due to the weight. PM me if you're interested. As turbodave says, a 60mm drop is excessive and only really any use on a track, if at all. My CDX used to be dropped to -60 and it was a cnut to drive, you feel every bump in the road, and the back end skips around like crazy. In the end I took them off and put some -40's on which is a good middle ground.
I'm sure one of the spring manufacturers put the TD in the same group as the V6 (have a look around the various companies sites even if you don't intend to buy their brand?).
I'm sure one of the spring manufacturers put the TD in the same group as the V6 (have a look around the various companies sites even if you don't intend to buy their brand?).
Re: lowerin help
ive a set of 60mm springs and dampeners ordered of a fella hopefully arrive this week. when i get them in ill post pics up