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Old 13-03-2007, 05:37 PM
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Ive just purchased a new set of Diamond cuts and i plan to lower the car when fit them.

I dont know if i want a spring kit, a koni / bilstein package or coilovers???

I dont want a mega harsh ride, nor do i want it to look lowered too much ( Chavvy ) just want it to sit nice and level

lets see your cars and how they sit
Old 13-03-2007, 06:42 PM
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This is 40mm drop on koni's and 17"s with adjustable damping so you can have the ride however you want it

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Let the spending commence eh Karl
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Yes, the spending bug has started!
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Koni springs and Ahmed springs sits just right

very nice ride too
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35mm drop. Koni springs and suspension. 215/40 Tyres. I did have to have the front arches rolled though as there was scrubbing.





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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Koni springs and Ahmed springs sits just right

very nice ride too
have you a decent pic with these fitted? how low are the ahmed springs?
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Originally Posted by bigpower
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Koni springs and Ahmed springs sits just right

very nice ride too
have you a decent pic with these fitted? how low are the ahmed springs?
give me a sec...

ill get one.

I didnt expect to feel a difference but you do. Eiback V Ahmed.


Its hard to explain...Ahmed springs feel more like a normal car undr normal driving but then feel more sporty under turn in etc.
Old 13-03-2007, 10:13 PM
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eibach -25( always looked like alot more tho.)

tyres basically in the arches with 17".40s

ahmeds



nice wee gap between the tyres and arches.
Old 13-03-2007, 10:17 PM
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eibachs again.

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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
eibach -25( always looked like alot more tho.)

tyres basically in the arches with 17".40s

ahmeds



nice wee gap between the tyres and arches.
hard to tell with the dark wheels but the bottom pic looks well! So normal koni adjustable shocks with ahmed springs?? WHat drop are the springs supposed to be?-25mm?
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yeah meant -25 with normal yellow konis.

it does sit higher with the ahmed springs because it doesnt rub the arches now where it did on the eibachs.

would defo recommend them.
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Koni springs and Ahmed springs sits just right

very nice ride too
Perfect!
Old 20-03-2007, 07:00 PM
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Just ordered my Koni's & Ahmed springs

Should be here in a week or so......

Thinking of selling my Diamond cuts now and keeping my std rims until another rim catches my eye?
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Silver 18 "comps look sooooooooo good on a black saff mate
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I know, just dont want to modify any arches tho.


Ps, can you PM me full details of your Ecos as a mate could be interested?
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I've got 18 inch comps on mine mate, not yet been driven hard but up to now i don't have any issues with rubbing

Heres a pic to show how it sits:

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Looks mint!!!!!!! They would be my choice, but dont want to risk arch mods on a 25K car

Could do with trying some once suspension is sorted really. BTW what suspension have you got?
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It's on gaz coilovers mate, don't know exactly how much its lowered by though.

Where abouts in yorkshire are you mate? Your more than welcome to try mine if it's any help
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Originally Posted by bigpower
I know, just dont want to modify any arches tho.


Ps, can you PM me full details of your Ecos as a mate could be interested?
Pm sent Karl

Btw i would p/x swap an evo mate
Old 21-03-2007, 10:23 PM
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Thanks for the PM, but he's buying a Tommy Mak this weekend!
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