35mm drop on an si : whos done it

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Postby Bridger on Sun Jul 08, 2001 8:59 pm

Rite im just about to buy some O.Z optimas for my 1.4 fezzie si but when they go on its gonna look like a 4x4 and we dont want that!! So who of u helpful ppl has fitted the pi 35mm springs to ur si's? and any feed back on ride and rubbing (If any) whould be more than helpful? Also dont point me in the direction of springs + shocks as i aint got the money!!!!! :smile:
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Postby zetec69 on Mon Jul 09, 2001 10:13 am

dropped my si 35mm on chassis dynamics springs with 17"s and only had minor scrubbage buhad the arches modifeied too. What size wheels are going on yours?
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Postby matthewhignett on Mon Jul 09, 2001 12:28 pm

I got pi springs, theyre not bad 4 the money. I have 15"s v.slight rubbage but not hard to cure. ALL depends on offset and width. If you want ot know more, e-mail me [ERRR] problem ok
5 doors that will have a lotta difference next year!!
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Postby si sexpert on Mon Jul 09, 2001 5:21 pm

I have 16s with standard ride height and no modded arches and it rubs like a bar steward!
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Postby Phil Si on Mon Jul 09, 2001 5:25 pm

i have got 21" wheels with 55 tyres , dropped 200mm it rubs abit on full lock and over speed bumps etc..........
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Postby Bridger on Mon Jul 09, 2001 8:25 pm

Ooop's forgot to say i'm gettin 15x7 O.Z volcano's ( they dont make the soddin optimas any more :grin:
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Postby barneysi on Mon Jul 09, 2001 9:06 pm

yep, i need help with this aswell
i have 15's*6.5 kahns. yep thats right there covered 45 series tyres.
i already very slight scrub on n/s/f so i cut away part of arch lining and this is now cured.
i am worried that if i lower 35mm on the pi springs it will sh@g the steering and i'll get too much scrape.
it would help if two or more people came back with the same answer as they normally seem to differ :mad:
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Postby barneysi on Tue Jul 10, 2001 9:52 pm

please help
some one must know
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Postby elm_us on Wed Jul 11, 2001 10:05 am

will mark 3 40mm drop springs fit on a 3.5 si ? :Q
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Postby TJ on Wed Jul 11, 2001 11:52 am

You should be able o drop it 35mm with out much trouble, the handling should be alot better, due to the car being lower than a grass snake.
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Postby zetec69 on Wed Jul 11, 2001 6:27 pm

If anyone wants to buy some -35mm Chassis Dynamics springs then mail me [ERRR] I've got a set that have only been on my car since October. I'm only selling them [ERRR] I'm getting a coil over kit soon. :wink:
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Postby si sexpert on Wed Jul 11, 2001 9:50 pm

how much 4 these springs then are they proper ones for an si?
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Postby zetec69 on Thu Jul 12, 2001 8:07 am

Cost me around £70 new so I'll accept something like £40 for them and yeah they are proper ones for an Si. :smile:
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