lowering the calibra
lowering the calibra
been looking at lowering the calibra seen some kits on ebay that would drop it 60mm all round would it look silly that low ? does any 1 have any pics the car is on 17inch wheels and are these kits any good ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
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beanyboy1982
Re: lowering the calibra
personally i think 40mm is enough of a drop. never heard of the kit you've linked to on ebay. doesnt mean is not good but think you should stick to whats been tried and tested ie koni, gmax and bilstien
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Re: lowering the calibra
that kit looks aload of crap.my advise is just lower your cally 40mm.60mm is to low also your front wheels might rub on your arches.
Re: lowering the calibra
I've got bilstein shocks an eibach springs from on line-line auto sport next day delivery, will cost a few more quid but a well known brand and if there not right it'll be easier to sort out lmf do various kits to!
Re: lowering the calibra
Koni has good reviews.
Bilstein shocks with Eibach springs give about 20% more stiffness IIRC, a good setup.
Gmax kit's are also very good, a lot of people fit them and very few complain. The Gmax website itself is one of the cheapest last time I looked if you go down that route:
http://www.gmaxsuspension.co.uk/p1250703.htm
Double check it's the right one but I think it is. You may find it cheaper now if you shop around
Bilstein shocks with Eibach springs give about 20% more stiffness IIRC, a good setup.
Gmax kit's are also very good, a lot of people fit them and very few complain. The Gmax website itself is one of the cheapest last time I looked if you go down that route:
http://www.gmaxsuspension.co.uk/p1250703.htm
Double check it's the right one but I think it is. You may find it cheaper now if you shop around
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Gav
Re: lowering the calibra
beanyboy1982 wrote:smart looking calibra you have their love the colour
He doesn't have it anymore.
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Re: lowering the calibra
right might sound stupid but can you lower it 40mm with standard shocks
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beanyboy1982
Re: lowering the calibra
Previous Calibra V6 on a 40mm spring drop on standard shocks, never again much better to fit a complete kit.
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Re: lowering the calibra
Agree with Robbie.
Shocks and springs on a complete kit are designed to work together.
Shocks and springs on a complete kit are designed to work together.
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Gav
Re: lowering the calibra
never just do the springs because it would handle like a buss,when i first picked my V6 up Baz had dropped it on springs,i would never reccomend anyone doing this as it spoils the ride big time.
and the shocks will be like bicycle pumps
and the shocks will be like bicycle pumps
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vinny_69
Re: lowering the calibra
beanyboy1982 wrote:right might sound stupid but can you lower it 40mm with standard shocks
I did and it wasn't that bad but once i got new shocks it was amazing diffrence so wouldn't do it that way again so have too agree with the others and change them both at the same time
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Re: lowering the calibra
well im glad i read this because i was going to lower mine only on spring looks like i will have to keep savin the pennies lol
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