How do i get lower??? (pics)

[General Lee]

I have put a 40mm spring kit on uprated dampers, but it was too high, then i put 60mm springs on the same dampers and it's still giving me nosebleeds.:wtf: does anyone know what i can do next, im thinking of coilovers but is this the only way. The back is really bad if i can just correct this i will be happy.


how it sits
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/nathnova/DSC00066.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/nathnova/DSC00067.jpg

front
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/nathnova/DSC00068.jpg

back
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/nathnova/DSC00069.jpg


Me and a friend resorted to this so if there is anybody who is 20s who i can hire out for life to lay in the boot for £20 pm me. No nova were hurt during the making of this picture.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll232/nathnova/DSC00065.jpg

[brainsnova]

try clamping the rear springs but it will be bumpy

[Rexy]

Coilovers are the only real safe way to lower your car lots and lots... Failing that weight would als do the same but increase fuel costs and reduce performance.

Coilovers FTW

[General Lee]

i thought it were too. coilovers ftw it is then

[hybridturbo]

lower profile tyres aswell if your sticking with those rims

[General Lee]

They are allready 195-45 don't really want any lower than that, it would make the space in between the wheel and arch look a lot bigger.

[Welsh Dan]

I'll sit in the boot for £20 per mile. Its cheaper than fuel!

[General Lee]

I'll sit in the boot for £20 per mile. Its cheaper than fuel!

Good point, but position has been FILLED by Mr S. Woofer

[mikey14sr]

My old 2-door used to sit lower than that at the back on just -40mm G-max springs. Fab up some turrets for the rear and go coilies.

[wisewood]

Just curious, what offset are those wheels? The front looks to be sitting quite a long way out.

[General Lee]

How hard are turrets to do, do you have to have spot on (like micron meters) with the mesurments.

[General Lee]

Just curious, what offset are those wheels? The front looks to be sitting quite a long way out.

Not too sure, i can find out later if you want to know.

[The Simps]

will need coilovers or custom springs chap.

The round wheel arches sit higher than normal ones which doesn't help.

This is what they look like with the wheel touching the top of the arch...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-085.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-084.jpg

[mikey14sr]

How hard are turrets to do, do you have to have spot on (like micron meters) with the mesurments.

Within mm's will be fine, afterall, nova's were originaly built to within 5mm!

Cut out th bit of inner arch where the damper recess is, cut a notch out of the chassis leg, then basicly rebuild it further in than it was, and add a bit of strenghtening to the mount on the beam.

[L33 LEG]

just get some custom springs made up. iv had both 80mm and 100mm. they work perfectly fine and aslong as the offset is right, ul have no problems

[burgo]

custom springs is what you want. about 120mm will have it sitting properly

[General Lee]

Cheers the simps thats just the pics i need.
mikey thanks also,

Custom springs didn't think of that. Can anyone name me some good companys that will make me some up for me?

[philthepill_389]

dave @ Vsport find him on corsa sport

[Spudly]

www.coilsprings.co.uk (http://www.coilsprings.co.uk) apparently they can re-coil existing springs or custom coil new ones for you!

[bai1ey]

sorry to hijack your thread but how much would you be looking at for a set of custom springs. nathnova the saloon is looking real good mate just a bit high like you sed

[L33 LEG]

its around £80 i think. id try coilsprings

[General Lee]

www.coilsprings.co.uk (http://www.coilsprings.co.uk) apparently they can re-coil existing springs or custom coil new ones for you!

Qaulity stuff, i will give them a ring. cheers.:thumb:

[General Lee]

sorry to hijack your thread but how much would you be looking at for a set of custom springs. nathnova the saloon is looking real good mate just a bit high like you sed

Thanks for your comment:thumb:

[novag51]

coilsprings are only doing work in progress at the mo due to holidays. have to phone back a week on monday

[big dee]

yea mate you need to change those wheels....

[Adam]

Aye, just get coilsprings to make some springs up.
No point going coilovers unless you want height adjustability

[Jack]

I still maintain thats not 40mm.

Just fit bigger tyres, they will make your life complete.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/Project%20Ghey/side.jpg

Yummy

[Adam]

Just say NO to bigger tyres

[Jack]

Bigger tyres = cooler car.

Monster truck = big tyres = cool.

Pink scooter = small tyres = not cool.

[MK999]

My dads old automatic boat-tastic Omega with 13inch alloys (looked like it anyway) and balloon tyres on = bigger tyres = not cool at all lol

[burgo]

this is a 120mm ish drop on the back with 16" wheels

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/S7300241.jpg

[Riggy]

Bigger tyres = cooler car.

Monster truck = big tyres = cool.

Pink scooter = small tyres = not cool.


dude how are pink scooters not cool lol

http://msp198.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/boojana18/Phlog_Pink_Scooter_DSC_0117.jpg