Springs for prefacelift K11

[Mugen_fd2]

Hi all!
Been told on last MOT that springs start rusting and will be advisory for next year. No way!
What is the best replacement for original springs? I had a look over the forum and seems like people changing them with 4 rear Alto springs and adding rear corsa shocks.
But I doubt I will find them new.
Original k11 springs cost £108 just for pair, Apex (yellow) around £100 for a set and H&R £135 set.
I would like to stay closer to the stock as don't want to call insurance about "performance" parts, plus I see many Vosa+police raids around. Maybe someone selling good condition black springs?

What do you suggest me to do?

Cheers

 

[Agent_Sm1th]

If they're only advisory it doesn't matter. Just keep your original ones. Everybody's rust. It doesn't mean they're knackered.

 

[Mugen_fd2]

Thanks for reply! Yeah I know, but i just get bored and want to do something.
Obviously i like HR springs because of the name - will that be stupid idea to buy lowering springs and paint them in black? Paint will probable crack and come off over time...

 

[Agent_Sm1th]

You said in your post you wanted to stay stock as you don't want to tell the insurance. You can't have it both ways. You either lower it or leave it.