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    Default Is there any logical reason for this?

    Just did my first M.O.T a few days ago since owning my vectra and was expecting rear bushings to be needed doing as the rear end feels kinda sloppy, but was told it is fine, but has lowering springs on just the rear!! Why would somebody just lower the rear?? There is no tow package btw

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    Because they were dicks?...personally id either change the rears back to standard OR swop them all with a known package/make to lower it all round.

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    Nick summed it up well
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    Perhaps the front was also lowered, but broke a spring.

    Previous owner might just have grabbed a pair of springs from Eurocarparts etc. and bunged them on, particularly if they were getting rid of it.

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    The previous owner may have wanted it like that, after all modifications are a personal thing....

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    Quote Originally Posted by megsdad View Post
    The previous owner may have wanted it like that, after all modifications are a personal thing....


    yup, it’s different but it’s like how I like to see your car as the vectra estate looks so good in many guises
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    Quote Originally Posted by megsdad View Post
    The previous owner may have wanted it like that, after all modifications are a personal thing....
    thats called fat chicks in the rear are banned mod...lol

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    Thanks for the replies fellas once all this cold weather .. I'll be doing some major changes! I'm stock piling parts now lol have cross drilled/slotted rotors, ceramic brakes, strut braces, rear diffuser, front cowl cover, H.I.D kit and new bulbs all around so far. (Sorry for the yank terms) I'm still learning the UK part names

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    Quote Originally Posted by puppet View Post
    Perhaps the front was also lowered, but broke a spring.

    Previous owner might just have grabbed a pair of springs from Eurocarparts etc. and bunged them on, particularly if they were getting rid of it.
    That does make sense


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    Quote Originally Posted by nikroc View Post
    Because they were dicks?...personally id either change the rears back to standard OR swop them all with a known package/make to lower it all round.
    Yes I'm already researching the best spring/strut/shock absorber application for the vectra c.. car feels very sloppy on the road ATM

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