Do rear corsa springs fit an e30?

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Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:58 pm

i heard they fit in no bother has anyone tryed it?
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:02 pm

Would think they do when i think about it. Ive had a few novas which are the same springs. never tried it though.
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:18 pm

aparently yes. a mate of mine decidede to chop his e30 rears and one fell out. and all he had was nova ones he said they went in easy. does sit low now tho.
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:21 pm

The loadings would be a mile out surely!
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:31 pm

B7 wrote:The loadings would be a mile out surely!
more than likely. not somthing i would do to mine.
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Id guess the weight would be an issue
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BODG Don't do it. Canot be right
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:08 pm

Some folks like em wallowy. :D

But no, I wouldn't go there. A spring thats made to hold up a car thats about half the weight will be about half as strong.
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:32 pm

I hear E30 springs work pretty well on an E30...
Not in E30s any more :(
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:34 pm

they might fit ? but it is just wrong 8O
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they might fit ? but it is just wrong
Some of my mrs clothes will probably fit me. I don't wear them however!

Well, actually, not during the week!
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:52 pm

robbo86 wrote:
they might fit ? but it is just wrong
Some of my mrs clothes will probably fit me. I don't wear them however!

Well, actually, not during the week!
You have PM. :)
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gooner1 wrote:
robbo86 wrote:
they might fit ? but it is just wrong
Some of my mrs clothes will probably fit me. I don't wear them however!

Well, actually, not during the week!
You have PM. :)
Now I know when you meant when you said your services are always requested...? 8O
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Was the PM to me, not got one!
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Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:29 pm

robbo86 wrote:
they might fit ? but it is just wrong
Some of my mrs clothes will probably fit me. I don't wear them however!

Well, actually, not during the week!
:ttiwwp:

Custard proof required too!
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Do Corsa drivers fit in woodchippers?
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