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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 15:th-Feb-2016
OK thanks mate. Gonna get a set ordered now and get them changed when my alloys are put on
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 15:th-Feb-2016
Kris look at a user called Pityuse (i think), he sends them from Germany in 2 days and I paid £115 where as everywhere in uk wanted £160 ish.
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
(15:th-Feb-2016, 23:18:02)Tonto Wrote: Kris look at a user called Pityuse (i think), he sends them from Germany in 2 days and I paid £115 where as everywhere in uk wanted £160 ish.
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That's who I ordered off mate cheers
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 16:th-Feb-2016
Ah excellent, I ordered on Monday and he shipped Tuesday and they we here on Thursday!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
(16:th-Feb-2016, 08:29:40)Tonto Wrote: Ah excellent, I ordered on Monday and he shipped Tuesday and they we here on Thursday!Yea mine say thursday too. He sent them out today mate
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My tyres are also coming tomorrow so should ahve it all done on saturday. Have you got your springs on yet mate?
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 16:th-Feb-2016
Ah excellent! Where are you from?
Yes mate out them on yesterday!
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Only got 17s though!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
WOW looks awesome even with 17's. Im in swansea mate. Cant wait now!!
Notice any different in ride quality mate?
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 16:th-Feb-2016
Ah I was going to say we have a meet on Saturday in Darlington!
Yeah much more stuck to the road, I had Sri springs before and these are so much better! No rubbing, scraping or nothing.
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - J1ODYA - 16:th-Feb-2016
I have a lowered gtc on 17s... I've been known to catch the front splitter lol
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
Jody thought you had 19's mate lol? Aw god hope I'm not running or scraping speed bumps everywhere. I should be ok with 20's on right?
Yea not many meets around here @tonto I'd love to go to see everyone's cars.
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - cornishtaz - 16:th-Feb-2016
@kris I never had issues even with a front splitter
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
(16:th-Feb-2016, 15:56:19)cornishtaz Wrote: @kris I never had issues even with a front splitter
Aw mate that looks amazing can't wait to get mine done. Got some steep speed bumps round here plus my drive is on a slope so hoping I'll be ok too lol
Was yours 30mm springs baz or 40mm? I've gone for the 30's.
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - cornishtaz - 16:th-Feb-2016
These were 30mm as when I bought them 40mm weren't available.
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
aw thats good news at least i know what mine should look like now
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - J1ODYA - 16:th-Feb-2016
17s & lowered.
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 16:th-Feb-2016
(16:th-Feb-2016, 22:13:52)J1ODYA Wrote: 17s & lowered.Nice mate. is that with the 30mm springs too?
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - J1ODYA - 17:th-Feb-2016
40mm eibach
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 17:th-Feb-2016
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Think my missus will be glad to see these gone tomorrow lol. taking up most of the room in the spare room haha.
Wheels came today, Eibach springs are getting delivered tomorrow and they are all getting fitted for £90 tomorrow afternoon as soon as i finish work. CANT WAIT
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - tucpal - 17:th-Feb-2016
cool bet you can not waite
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 17:th-Feb-2016
Excellent mate, car is going to look spot on! Looking forward to some pics
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 17:th-Feb-2016
Thanks guys. I seriously cant wait. Im hoping im not disappointed with the ride quality though lol I do expect it to be poorer but just hoping its still ok and hoping the speed bumps arent a problem lol.
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 17:th-Feb-2016
I honestly prefer mine mate, still no bother with speed bumps either.
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 17:th-Feb-2016
(17:th-Feb-2016, 23:08:01)Tonto Wrote: I honestly prefer mine mate, still no bother with speed bumps either.
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Yea i like yours lowered too mate. did you notice it being more uncomfortable or anything? Also shouldnt mine be like more higher up with bigger wheels?
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 17:th-Feb-2016
Not really uncomfortable, it feels a lot more stable and stuck to road, great round corners too!
Not sure how wheel size effects it. I assume you'd be a little higher up yeah, but maybe rub wheel arch?
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Just realised yours is a gtc lol, 20s are fine and I think Baz had Eibachs and he had no bother with his!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 17:th-Feb-2016
Yea mate Baz's looks sweet above. Im just hoping mine looks the same
Soon see tomorrow haha
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
Quick pic as I've got stuff to sort out coz they scratched my car!!
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Anyway does anyone know what nut covers I need ? Apparently there's 2 sizes?? Also best place to get them? I've seen like a set of 20 on eBay for £8 and Vauxhall want £3 each lol
Thanks
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Nickmagicfingers1981 - 18:th-Feb-2016
Best nut covers i have found come from Boots and always go for extra large!!!!! Lol
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 17:24:39)Nickmagicfingers1981 Wrote: Best nut covers i have found come from Boots and always go for extra large!!!!! Lol
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Your car must look the BALLOCKS then haha
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - tucpal - 18:th-Feb-2016
they look amazing sets the car off nicely
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
Very nice mate, I hope the scratch isn't too bad
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 19:00:47)Tonto Wrote: Very nice mate, I hope the scratch isn't too bad
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No mate it's hardly noticeable he caught the tyre on my bumper when putting them into my boot. It will polish out I think but he did knock £125 off the bill. Wasn't happy though but I am happy with the result
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
If it buffs out then you've scored really, still a shame and good of then to admit it!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 19:46:50)Tonto Wrote: If it buffs out then you've scored really, still a shame and good of then to admit it!
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He had to admit it mate I was right there. He hit it with the tyre and there was a black mark there and I went to rub it and he said oh it's just rubber mate. I told him it was gauged he said oh we'll t-cut it out. I made a scene and manager came then and apologised and said the guy would have to pay for it. Said he could knock £125 off or I go and price a respray or polish and go back with a quote. It will def polish out so accepted the £125 off the bill lol. But when checking my wheels I did see he chipped a small bit where the nuts go in the ***** so not happy at all really.
But I am glad they sorted the sensors for me with no problem and it does look and feels much better
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - J1ODYA - 18:th-Feb-2016
Is that lowered?
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My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
Ah right I see, but ***** to just try and fob you off at first though! But hey at least it's sorted well nearly!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 20:45:16)J1ODYA Wrote: Is that lowered?
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yes mate. i'll get some pics up after ive washed it and stuff looks lower than what it is in the pic its the only pic ive taken as ive been bust and now its too dark lol.
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
Yeah once the springs settle you'll notice the difference. When I don't mine I was like whaaa, but after I done other springs they were already settling and looks awesome!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 21:17:57)Tonto Wrote: Yeah once the springs settle you'll notice the difference. When I don't mine I was like whaaa, but after I done other springs they were already settling and looks awesome!
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Yea I didnt notice much when i drove it out and took the pic i was thinking mayeb they forgot but seen the old springs in the box lol. But when you drive it you can def feel the difference, just feels much more sporty for some reason. I love it anyway
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
Wait until tomorrow, they'll have settled properly and you will notice, I can only got one finger between top of wheel and trim lol! Yeah so much better, feels like you're stuck to the road it's awesome
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 21:44:52)Tonto Wrote: Wait until tomorrow, they'll have settled properly and you will notice, I can only got one finger between top of wheel and trim lol! Yeah so much better, feels like you're stuck to the road it's awesome
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WOW really? Aw mate it def feels stuck to the road lol. It completlly changes the feel of the drive. although it does feel a bit harsher if thats the word, like coming off a kerb doesnt feel as gentle but just gotta be a bit more careful i guess. with the vxr wheel and knob too it just doesnt feel like the gtc that i started out with lol. Cant wait to jump in and go to work in the morning now which is sad hahaha
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
Yeah lol, a little harsher but I and been on a kerb since haha! It's awesome going round corners now too! Just need some decent tyres when they need replaced next!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 21:57:42)Tonto Wrote: Yeah lol, a little harsher but I and been on a kerb since haha! It's awesome going round corners now too! Just need some decent tyres when they need replaced next!Are they on 30mm springs pal? Bloody hell looks much lower then mine
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My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:22:53)Kris Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 21:57:42)Tonto Wrote: Yeah lol, a little harsher but I and been on a kerb since haha! It's awesome going round corners now too! Just need some decent tyres when they need replaced next!Are they on 30mm springs pal? Bloody hell looks much lower then mine
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40mm Eibachs mate. As mine is Sri the drop is only 30mm though as the Sri is 10mm lower than other models
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:24:26)Tonto Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:22:53)Kris Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 21:57:42)Tonto Wrote: Yeah lol, a little harsher but I and been on a kerb since haha! It's awesome going round corners now too! Just need some decent tyres when they need replaced next!Are they on 30mm springs pal? Bloody hell looks much lower then mine
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40mm Eibachs mate. As mine is Sri the drop is only 30mm though as the Sri is 10mm lower than other models
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does that mean mine are only 20mm ? as my springs are only 30mm eibachs. Yours are the sport lines then is it? red ones? Mine are black.
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
No mate mine are black, pro kit I think they're called. Hmm strange I've never looked into gtc ones to be honest!
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:29:44)Tonto Wrote: No mate mine are black, pro kit I think they're called. Hmm strange I've never looked into gtc ones to be honest!
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yea same as mine then mate. think yours will be lower than mine with them being 40's. mine should be looking like baz's red gtc above i hope anyway :0)
My Progress Thread - By Kris - Tonto - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 23:05:25)Kris Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:29:44)Tonto Wrote: No mate mine are black, pro kit I think they're called. Hmm strange I've never looked into gtc ones to be honest!
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yea same as mine then mate. think yours will be lower than mine with them being 40's. mine should be looking like baz's red gtc above i hope anyway :0)
Yeah it should do mate, those wheel arches do look huge like! Should try some 21 or 22" alloys on there hahaha
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RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 18:th-Feb-2016
(18:th-Feb-2016, 23:12:11)Tonto Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 23:05:25)Kris Wrote:(18:th-Feb-2016, 22:29:44)Tonto Wrote: No mate mine are black, pro kit I think they're called. Hmm strange I've never looked into gtc ones to be honest!
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yea same as mine then mate. think yours will be lower than mine with them being 40's. mine should be looking like baz's red gtc above i hope anyway :0)
Yeah it should do mate, those wheel arches do look huge like! Should try some 21 or 22" alloys on there hahaha
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lmao. tyres are pricey enough as it is lol!!
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - Kris - 22:nd-Feb-2016
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Just cleaned the car. Used a clay mitt too which is awesome!! Got all the rust spot type things off it. Car seems to be sitting on the springs a lot better now. I am thinking of going air now though after seeing some cars with it.
RE: My Progress Thread - By Kris - tucpal - 22:nd-Feb-2016
that looks stunning