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Old 06-05-2006, 11:26 PM
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Hi peeps got myself a sapphire cosworth 4x4 on a k plate that has standard suspension at the mo with 17s on im wanting to lower it with koni shocks but what springs would u lot recommend...so can u post up some PICS of ur 4x4 cossy and can u please tel me what suspension package is fitted and what u think of it.................many moons ago i fitted some of CASTLE PERFORMANCES (prob 35mm ish)own dual rated springs which made the rear end look real nice should i get these again?????...cheers all
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Here's a couple of mine on Koni's and Chassis Dynamics -25mm springs:





I originally had Chassis Dynamics standard height springs, and the car definitely handled better at that height. The turn-in is definitely poorer when the back end is lowered for one

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Old 07-05-2006, 12:35 PM
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heres my one.its on koni adjustables with eibach springs that were meant to be 25mm lower but for some reason in the flesh looks more like 50 to 60mm.but the car drives lovely on them.smooth and firm rather than the harsh ride some give.i just have probs with some of the dreaded speed bumps.oh and my rims are 16".


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just lowering springs on mine, think they're 25mm.

on escos wheels (16")



on rondells (17")

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Matt - Looks nice with the Rondells
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Heres mine on full koni adjustables!
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cameron2...what springs are on urs mate?
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Been told best lowering setup is standard height at the rear and -25mm at the front.
This will arguably give you the best handling, not necessarily best looks
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get a set of coilovers and set it up anyway you want.
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My springs are koni. I think they are -25mm.
It didnt drop it alot but made it alot better to drive.
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