Lowering 60MM on standard shocks

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Lowering 60MM on standard shocks

Postby unknown_user on Sat Jun 14, 2003 8:22 pm

How long are my shocks gonna last if i slam it 60MM on standard shocks?
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Postby DaveZetec on Sat Jun 14, 2003 8:29 pm

its not that theyll wear out thats the main problem, Its them bottomign out and not being stiff enough for the much lower springs, giving you a dodgy ride
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Postby unknown_user on Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:10 am

so i best spend some money on uprated shocks... DAMM

loads people round here with novas have just slammed theres 60mm on standard shocks.... However. they own novas!
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Postby bezo on Sun Jun 15, 2003 4:07 pm

Or better still buy some coil overs........

Burton power sell a set call'd GAZ SHOCKS
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Postby FezzR on Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:04 pm

all depends on loads of things!
if u speak to MMO; he is running standard 2i shocks down 60mm on his beast (at the front) but u will get probs with standard rears though
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Postby KEVFRST on Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:16 pm

Mine rides quite hard, but corners like a demon :devil:
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Postby unknown_user on Sun Jun 15, 2003 9:26 pm

kev u got standard shocks slammed 60mm?
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Postby eXtreme-fiesta on Mon Jun 16, 2003 10:43 am

mines gona be dropped 35mm on a 2i suspension by the end of the week.

if yer doing 60mm you should get a whole kit.
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