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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Default Turbo Cabrio suspension springs

I'm wanting to alter my suspension on the cabrio, its a bit too low, I can't get the tracking gauges on it at work.

Its currnetly on a G-max kit which I reckon is lowering it around 60mm, Ideally I'm thinking of a set of 35-40mm springs, keep the shockers if possible and probably poly bush it at the same time. I'm still on 15" wheels with 195/50v15's I wouldn't mind the suspension with a bit more forgiveness.

What springs/supsension are people running?

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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I've got konis and either -40mm Gmax or -30 Koni springs to fit onto my cabby.
One or the other will be on ebay next week!
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I have Koni adjustable shocks with AVO -35mm springs. Sits a bit high for some but I think it's spot on.

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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Dont forget the cabs are heavier than the tin top so will always sit a bit lower. Also different makes tend to lower by different amounts. I had Gmax shocks and -40mm springs and the car was on the deck but changed them to Koni shocks and -40mm springs and sits nicely now. What size wheels you got?
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Koni's & 30mm apex springs, fully polybushed, sits perfect and ride quality is good
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Spax on mine.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by milesy23rst
Koni's & 30mm apex springs, fully polybushed, sits perfect and ride quality is good
have you got a side on picture matey?
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Mines needs new suspension and poly bushed but that's a job for winter
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I used generic springs from rally design, they are listed under springs-ford. You can choose length (std, -1, -2) and spring rates. TBH for the price im really chuffed with them. Think they were 16 squidilys each. I used -1" which looks more like a 40mm drop.

I have some avo rear springs kicking about that I can measure for you if you like? If they are more suitable you can have them.

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