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Old 27-09-2007   #1
 
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lowering my punto mk1?

hi, i have 15inch alloys on my mk1 55 but it looks like it sits really high. i want to lower it 60mm at the front and 40mm at the rear.

can someone please tell me if these springs are ok for the money? i dont have alot of cash so just looking for something cheap that does the job. thanks.

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Re: lowering my punto mk1?

If you are lowering by 60mm you will really need to change the shocks as well as the springs....otherwise the OE shocks won't last very long.
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Re: lowering my punto mk1?

i have jamex springs on my car for a year, and i would recomend them without a doubt.
but 60mm drop on the front needs shortened shocks, or the originals will knacker easily, as said above.
i would buy them though. im pleased to see someone going for 40/60, mine looks completely standard at the front, and thats with 40/45 drop! should look good.
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Re: lowering my punto mk1?

so i would need front shocks aswell? what shocks are best for the money? thanks
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Re: lowering my punto mk1?

hmm... anything with a good brandname? make sure that they are designed to run with a drop of 60mm.
you COULD just run stock shocks, but they will knacker very quickly.
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Abarelli breakers have a set of Gmax shockers and springs for £80. Looked about 2 years old.
Abarelli, look them at on Google. Ask for Tony say Dave sent you.
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