Neil
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Sept 16, 2009 6:04:59 GMT
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i know it's not really retro, but hey, it is 12 years old!  for some time now i've been thinking how much better my 1997 B'ling 1.9d daily would look if it had a tap with the stick... questions are; what lowering springs would be suitable to use - i'm guessing those from a 306 would work? but what spec 306 springs fit? i've also been told that if i want to lower more than -40mm (ideally i would like -60 springs) that i need to source & fit 'lowered shocks' for both front & rear... Any ideas where i'd source them and what, if anything would they be shared with in the PSA range? if i went with -60 is there likely to be troubles with driveshaft wear? anyone out there done the job? any pointers, ideas, pictures welcome! here it is:  the van is totally standard at present, including the steel wheels, it will be staying that way too, save for the suspension! here's one of the only lowered ones i've seen:      Neil. |
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conrad
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Here to fix your cabin.......
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Sept 16, 2009 9:56:28 GMT
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damn i had one of those... slow little b*stard! why didnt i do that? looks semi cool now
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shlomping
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Berlingo loweringshlomping
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Sept 16, 2009 10:31:20 GMT
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that ones from newcastle
its got 60mm xsara vts springs that apparently lower it 110mm and then tortion bar on the back. Job done.
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Neil
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Sept 16, 2009 17:46:52 GMT
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is he using xsara vts springs & shocks? i'm guessing if i'm using anything more the 40mm drop springs i'm gonna need shortened shocks?
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Sept 16, 2009 18:47:32 GMT
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I have a soft spot for these, and 1 will be heading this way in the near future
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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qwerty
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Berlingo loweringqwerty
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Sept 16, 2009 18:57:43 GMT
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Not sure if he's using shocks as well. He's a member on passion ford. I'll go and find out!
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Sept 16, 2009 19:19:15 GMT
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I've got a fancy dress Berlingo (it's a Peugeot partner quicksilver) and have been wondering about going the other way - leave it on it's tip toes and make it surprisingly quick. Currently it's a 1.9D.
Spotted a 306 GTi-6 for spares or repairs recently and started wondering how hard it would be to transplant? Would be a great way to surprise the Saxo brigade! Also fancy those Saxo VTS rims on it.
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Neil
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Sept 16, 2009 19:19:20 GMT
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Not sure if he's using shocks as well. He's a member on passion ford. I'll go and find out! thanks qwertina, any info on the suspension set-up will be really useful! |
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qwerty
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Berlingo loweringqwerty
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Sept 16, 2009 19:25:06 GMT
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The Navy one shown above is getting a 2.0 8v Turbo installed. Apparently a GTI-6 engine will go on the same engine mounts as the 1.9d.
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Sept 16, 2009 20:03:01 GMT
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The Navy one shown above is getting a 2.0 8v Turbo installed. Apparently a GTI-6 engine will go on the same engine mounts as the 1.9d. Very interesting! ;D Dear Santa, If I promise to be good from now til Christmas can I please have a Gti-6 motor and a years free insurance? Big Alan |
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conrad
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Here to fix your cabin.......
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Sept 16, 2009 21:46:56 GMT
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I have a soft spot for these, and 1 will be heading this way in the near future be prepared for them to be very very slow... useful and economical though |
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Sept 17, 2009 6:10:10 GMT
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we have the 1.6 or is it 1.7 turbo diesels at work and they're rapid!!! i really like these vans, i love how they handle.
the steelies on lingos are one of my favourite parts, they're nice and smooth.
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Sept 17, 2009 8:37:11 GMT
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Not quite RR style, but some nice touches.   (You don't want to see the front) |
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Last Edit: Sept 17, 2009 11:18:11 GMT by rmad
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Sept 17, 2009 11:15:57 GMT
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I've seen a couple of them in Belgium being lowered so there should be some sort of way to do it right... belgian traffic law is quite bad on the aspect on lowering cars..
1.9 turbodiesels can be very fast, so i guess a gti lump is not the route you must take to make it faster. Ask some of the VW guys, I know some very fast caddy's
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Neil
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Sept 17, 2009 15:21:55 GMT
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