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Offline colourconcept

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stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« on: 04 February 2009, 19:32 »
dont want rubbing on my 17s so would it b better to get stiffer springs or stiffer shoks? and what would cost less?
« Last Edit: 04 February 2009, 19:37 by colourconcept »

Offline JC

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Re: stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« Reply #1 on: 04 February 2009, 19:34 »
best asking Mark specific advice in the relevant section \/ \/ \/ \/  :wink:

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Re: stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2009, 19:44 »
get some coilovers mate  :smiley:


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Re: stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2009, 07:46 »
Springs are what hold the weight of the car, the shocks dampen the blow.

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Re: stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2009, 09:33 »
You really need a kit........stiff springs on std shocks will make the ride  :sick: and std springs on stiff shocks will make the handling  :sick:
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Offline colourconcept

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Re: stiffer springs or stiffer shocks?
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2009, 19:45 »
yea will look for a kit, bin offered coilovers new for £500, any recommendations for full stifff kit