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Old 12-19-2012, 11:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Aveo/Daewoo Matiz/Kalos Rear Spring Upgrade

This is a set of rear springs from a low mileage '04 Chevy Aveo / Daewoo Kalos/Matiz. These are the springs to use as upgrade for the Insight.

Most people cut one coil out before install. There is lots of info on the forum such as: Insight rear springs

This set comes with the upper and lower rubber bushings.

$65 shipped in US lower 48. PM ME IF INTERESTED.

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Received the springs on Saturday, installed today. WOW... what a nice difference that makes.




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Did you cut 1 coil?
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Yes, he cut one out.
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Yes, he cut one out.
True story.

I'm going to let it sit a little high for now to see if if will settle a bit, but I would like it closer to stock height and might cut off another ring.
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I used the Black/White springs. Didn't cut anything.
Measurement from bottom of skirt to ground is now 12".
The H on the cap is now visible.
It changed the front steering feel to "tighter", and I love it.

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I used the Black/White springs. Didn't cut anything.
Measurement from bottom of skirt to ground is now 12".
The H on the cap is now visible.
It changed the front steering fell to "tighter", and I love it.

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Same thing here.
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