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    Default how can i make my valver handle better?

    ive got a valver on 15's an a 60mm drop, wots the best thing to get as far as improvin the handlin goes, at the mo it feels a bit scary wen im goin for it, an goin round corners, i thought coilovers?

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    coilovers, get geometry setup properly, a bush kit to tighten things up

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    bin the ARB (antiroll bar)

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    get some lowered tie bar brackets from protec

    ?130 well spent!!

    wack the ARB off, get some poly bushes from raldes (?40)


    sorted 8)

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    From what i heard............30mm on the front is the best you can have with a valver. 15" alloys and 30mm drop.

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    getting shorter shox will reduce the bump steer and a harder set of springs.

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    cool yea im thinkin of coilovers, to make the ride firmer etc.. ge the left arch roled so it stops makin that scrapin noise...!

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    shouldnt u get both rolled as if one scrapes the other might?

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    the drivers side front arch has no rubbin , jsut the anoyyin noise from the alternator if it scrapes against the chasis leg wne i do a sharp left turn!

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    were do u go to get a geometry setup?? cos ive got the lowered tie bar mounts,poly bushed lower arms, coilovers and rose jointed top mount on my valver and wanna get it all set up proper!!

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