valman
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Jun 24, 2010 21:37:57 GMT
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thank you for the replies people it shouldnt be a problem crushing wise... its got 4mm walls but i will cap it off with 2mm steel aswell for extra safety. i did some measuring today as what will be doable lowering wise: all these numbers are in millimetres and are the distance between the lowest part of listed component to the floor. (my car is likely to be different from yours though but it would work as a ball park figure I'm sure) Diff: 195mm Exhaust: 140mm Catalytic converter: 135mm (lowest point) chhop chop, weld weld :wink: Tank: 227mm sump: 140mm (with guard so add 10mm for standard) Rear damper bolts: 140mm Chassis rails(?): 175mm (bits going towards the leaf springs) this was the distance between the top of tire and the point directly above standing: 83mm Lifted:183mm and pics cz pics r kl that was with the tire still touching the ground - crazy travel! big day tomorrow too so excited thanks all
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can u get lowering springs for them mebe u can adapt mk2 golf ones or raise the turrets
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mat91
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can u get lowering springs for them mebe u can adapt mk2 golf ones or raise the turrets on theses its alot easier to drop the strut throe the hub as there just tubes welded in so all you have to do it cut the welds slide it throu and re weld but you have to get both side same lol
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The stupid is everywhere
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valman
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Jun 27, 2010 18:59:42 GMT
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hey guys, small update: i passed my test with 3 minors anf have put just under 400 miles on my car since - and only spent 50 odd quid on fuel.. quite impressed! The car rolls way too much while steering but lights up the tires no problem in the dry and also the exhaust snapped just now at the catalytic converter joining... i have never felt such a knob driving through town at 20 in 4th with the sound of just a manifold...
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wallopadonkey
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stunning grinder! curse word welder!
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Jun 27, 2010 19:17:12 GMT
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well done on the test fella
now the learning begins lol
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mat91
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Jun 27, 2010 21:36:36 GMT
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400miles on 50quid i wiah i got half that to 50 quid
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The stupid is everywhere
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valman
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well not alot happened here - used this for bugjam loads of people saw and pointed "OMG it says LOLVO!!!!! ZOMG!!1!" which is always funny to see :lol: ive put 2300 miles on this since passing (40 days) - i havent used it for the past week as I'm on holiday. clutch is slipping - hoping thats just the cable that needs adjusting as there is alot of play in the clutch pedal - 2 inches almost. and I'm going to get the grinder out when I'm back from russia, going to take 2 coils off then just match the back to whatever drop that gives me - Fcuk comfort!
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valman
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Aug 11, 2010 19:38:08 GMT
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down she goes good sirs! front is done! back should be down tomorrow
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valman
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Aug 13, 2010 16:08:31 GMT
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back still not done, been busy plus lots of rain got some pictures of her as she is now! Lolvo shot : wide rubber - 205/60 Rack! and my favourite shot (you may notice the taped up headlight again - my good friends been at it again to give it a "drift spec YO!" look enjoy
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conrad
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Aug 13, 2010 21:23:04 GMT
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sweet
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Aug 14, 2010 14:06:01 GMT
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That's some nice rake you've got there. Sliding forward off your seat much when you brake hard?
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valman
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Aug 14, 2010 16:48:59 GMT
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haha yeah that needs adressing just the weathers not been good whenever its sunny I'm always busy hopefully next week will be better, clutch should be done by then too
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retrolegends
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Aug 14, 2010 18:56:40 GMT
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Is that a prancing moose sticker I spy?
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valman
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Aug 16, 2010 17:04:02 GMT
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indeed, i have a shield type to go on the front too just need to modify it a bit to make it fit properly currently looking at landy shocks to fit to the back to stiffen it up and make the handling even better
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valman
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ok, few updates - i got landrover dampers for the back: quite a size difference haha fitted them: that didnt go great though, because the standard bushings were somehow made as a one piece the only way i could get them out was via the knife method, that went well. NOT. :lol: so make sure if you are using a knife for soemthing fiddly it has to be one that can lock the blade in place as mine didnt and closed on my finger had the clutch replaced too, bloody brilliant - nothing like a car that accelerates when you want it to didnt get any pictures of that was very dark but heres one of the !ghetto engine support" and then the lolvo was used to get to reading festival (that was bloody epic) the car was full = 5 people + enough camping gear for 4 days each that meant this: the low exhaust didnt help really. the thing scraped on road markings when i changed lane. also this happened: yup deffo need to re-route the exhaust once i take 3 or more inches of the rear height :twisted: nice arch gaps
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valman
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Sept 8, 2010 23:12:26 GMT
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this is what will be tomorrow/friday - curse word clearance issues ill get round it.
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Last Edit: Sept 8, 2010 23:13:25 GMT by valman
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valman
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Sept 11, 2010 6:03:22 GMT
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here we are: 3 coils off the front and weld up top and bottom to stop dislocation Stance! just needs a polish repping the sticker crew :lol: the lowness of it all opinions? suggestions? hate? :lol: enjoy
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Sept 11, 2010 11:00:01 GMT
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awesome, love it! Wheels, stance, color! All Epic!
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valman
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Sept 11, 2010 12:18:31 GMT
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thanks glad you like it - really helps keep morale up
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conrad
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Sept 11, 2010 13:00:32 GMT
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that car is win all over, but to use another internet term, exhaust fail! that pea shooter looking backbox must go! love the lowness and volvoness though
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