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Old 25-02-2010, 08:02 PM
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Default 275ib springs on the front?

are they a bit soft or will they do, Tabetha recomended 300ib's to me a while ago, but i have found a set of 275's going cheap!
Old 26-02-2010, 09:40 AM
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If you're on std type struts 275 will be fine, still much harder than oe spec springs.
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Old 26-02-2010, 12:49 PM
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its AVO coilover on it atm?
Old 26-02-2010, 04:33 PM
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tbh I feel my fronts are fine, but the rears are too soft, a few say my suspension is too hard, but admit it's quite comfy!!
If they are a good price I would get them.
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ok, thanks for the help, again!
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You done your diff mount ?, as they make an awsome difference to the car.
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yeah, diff mounts on, and solid beam mounts.

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Good to see, make a big difference don't they!!
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i dont know yet, it hasn't got back down onto four wheels yet, sorting the front out now
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