low novas

[shaneyboi35]

im trying to decide how much to lower the nova by, i want ride handaling/ comfort as well as looks, just like to see a few different ride heights!
( PIC WHORING THREAD ):thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

you want to lower the nova and have comfort lol just get it slammed mate!!!

[*Dave*]

deck it and done with it !!!

[Jack]

What size/offset wheels do you have, and what size tyres?

Mine is lowered 60mm with 15" Cesaros, 195/60/R15 tyres and that fills the arches nicely, no rubbing. Ride is good (for a Nova), probably would be quite harsh if it wasn't for the big tyres. Thats with PVD XE springs and Koni adjustable dampers.

My old hatchback had Spax adjustables, 15" OZ Exclusives on et38, 195/45/15 tyres and rubbed like a biyatch on the back even with rolled arches. We had to swap the rear 60mm springs for 50mm ones as the 60 was too low on those wheels. Ride was a bit of a boneshaker.

[The Simps]

saloon or hatchback?

best bit is to save for some coilovers and you can set and adjust to how you like.

[shaneyboi35]

its a hatch
on cav slabs, tyres are 195 45 15s
any pictures, i would get pics of mine but its in the body shop at the moment!
come on guys add pics

[mayhem]

60-60 drop. looks good, and is still driveable.

[BIGS]

Well this is 60mm and its not bad right at all nice and smooth and isnt bumpy

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/GTE/mygte0012.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/GTE/MyGTE025-1.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/GTE/MyGTE009.jpg

This was sposed to be 115mm at the rear and 80mm at the front

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2405205740a3776160384b630382719l.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2405205740a3804381461b68632117l.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/2405205740a3804354901b75333957l.jpg

with out a spliter
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/backoftheengine024.jpg

And with that i needed a new back lol

[mayhem]

60-60 drop. looks good, and is still driveable.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/mayhem22/DSCF2299.jpg

[Nova_Tek]

Here you go:

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/9400/1001927pshi4.jpg

Lowered ~30mm on 195/45/15 ET43

Handling much much better then standard still comfortable for Nova standards.

Only slight rubbing on one rear arch when theres 2+ people in the back. Fine over speed bumps.

[craig green]

35-40 drop is the best compromise IMO.

Going too low ruins the mid-bend characteristics & driveability out on the road. Any lower & the camber becomes an issue, besides cars that are too low look knackered.

[The Simps]

besides cars that are too low look knackered.


I should give you negative rep for that comment!

The 1st part of your statement is very true tho. I use to love my old Courtney bilstein setup. It was around a 35mm drop and great even on B roads. Just didn't look that cool tho. I changed to coilovers because the Courtenay setup just wasn't low and stiff enough for track for my liking.

[Jack]

Just to represent the saloon brothers :D

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

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/Project%20Ghey/2008_07_26e.jpg

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

I like the way mine fills the arches nicely, I don't like cars that shove the wheels right up under the arch. Which is probably why I don't like the hatchback, as unless you have standard height suspension, the wheels get very close to the arch.

Looking at that last pic I think I may space the rears out a little if I can

[shaneyboi35]

that saloon looks tidy i must admit
still cant deciede though, maybe just have a little play around with my coilovers at different heights!
im still convinced that i have a weird fetish with slammed novas though ! i just want to see some nice clean examples so i can deciede on something.
keep the pics coming guys

[Dan]

my old car on cav wheels, ride height unknown as was set for function not looks

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/Dan_R_album/dan1.jpg

[General Baxter]

15" slabs, stripped out, around 100mm drop lol

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/baxters83/nova%20saloon/Bourton001.jpg

[craig green]

The 1st part of your statement is very true tho. I use to love my old Courtney bilstein setup. It was around a 35mm drop and great even on B roads. Just didn't look that cool tho. I changed to coilovers because the Courtenay setup just wasn't low and stiff enough for track for my liking.

Not sure if you refer to the Courtenay XE spec springs but the best Nova I've ever been in handling wise was 1600 8v running Courtenay/deCarbon clubman kit. No longer available but it was fecking sweet. Pretty low upfront with the rear raked up a tad. It was amazing in the country lanes here.

[edit] Heres my GSi with a full KONI top adjustable kit.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/Craigypics/CraigNova3.jpg

Compared with all the cheap tat out there, this kit rides & handles so well.

[Pistol Pete]

Mine was/is dropped -60mm on shocks and springs. Spax adjustables IIRC. 15" wheels with 195/45/15 tyres. Some scrubbing under hard cornering, but a small price to pay IMO.

[The Simps]

Courtenay setup around 35mm:-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/P5080019.jpg


Coilovers:-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Photoshoot%20Day/DSCF0308resize.jpg


The coupe, coilovers wound down, down, down:-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/16-10-082.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/08122008041.jpg

[michael squeak]

not mine a little too low me thinkslol

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/squeak2k8/haha.jpg

[Matt]

My old one lowered 80mm

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/9f8291fc.jpg

[The Simps]

^ that sits just lovely!

[shaneyboi35]

My old one lowered 80mm

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/9f8291fc.jpg


thats looks the sex, so its lowered 80mm on what exactly?

[Huffy]

My old one lowered 80mm

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/9f8291fc.jpg

What motor did you have in that mate ? my mate had an xe in his and that sat quite low on a 60mm drop at the front

[trackdaynova]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/nc1204.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/nc1202.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/nc1174.jpg

[Matt]

thats looks the sex, so its lowered 80mm on what exactly?

Custom rear springs from Vsport and Spax RSX kit.


What motor did you have in that mate ? my mate had an xe in his and that sat quite low on a 60mm drop at the front

It's a 1.5TD.

:thumb:

[MyNovaSr]

80mm is great but with 17's you need a spare back.

<---- Mine

[twistysnovagte]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/neocapture/nc1204.jpg
thats a sweet pic olly im in lovelol

[CoolTiger]

My old one lowered 80mm

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/9f8291fc.jpg


only looks 60 too me,

heres mine lowerd 60mm

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/CoolTiger1992/DSC00399.jpg

[Lee H]

The daily with a 60mm front, 80mm rear drop.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/029-1.jpg

The turbo lowered about 100mm on the back (totally stripped out), coilovers so not sure on exact drop.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/driversside.jpg

[ianmorley1984]

I can't put photos up as I havent sent 15 posts yet BUT here is the link to my photobucket account where you will find my GSi lowered, well, I THINK it is 80mm, on 16" speedlines, and it handled AMAZINGLY but wasn't too uncomfortable at all, never rubbed either ;)

smg.photobucket.com/albums/v114/morley/Nova%20GSi/

this is the best pic to show how low 80mm gets you!!
img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/morley/Nova%20GSi/DSC00538.jpg

[novanova636]

My old one lowered 80mm

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/9f8291fc.jpg


What wheels are these? Look mint!!

[Adam]

Comp Mo's

Just like mine :cool:

[turbojolt]

What wheels are these? Look mint!!


just look like comp mos in black

[LEWI007]

The 80 mill drop looks the boy imo :thumb:

[L14MNP]

60/80 FTW (looks wise)

[wilson_sri]

here my drop, not sure as its coilovers but maye 120mm on back 80-90mm on front? All i know is uts uber bumpy lol cant give it big licks on a back road as its bounces and skips all over the place. Cant even straddle speed humps, have to avoid any roads with them and is all round horrible.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100395.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Billing%2008/backup2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Billing%2008/wilson1rs.jpg

I used to own the 80mm springs that Lee H has, also 60mm at the front. Was perfect imo for looks, comfort and handling.

[fearless]

A couple of FACTS for you -

A nova on 15" with 195/45/15 tyres under standard inner arches won't go lower than this -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/9206024.jpg


How Do I know its a fact - because it touches the inner arch like so -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/9206029.jpg

So can't go any lower without serious modifications like so -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/41106042pixel.jpg


Running 16" alloys now - but can probably go another 50mm lower if I wind the coilovers down !!! - without catching lol - only the sill on the floor :thumb:



Dave

[L14MNP]

What is behind the pixels! lol

[peester]

All i know is uts uber bumpy lol cant give it big licks on a back road as its bounces and skips all over the place. Cant even straddle speed humps, have to avoid any roads with them and is all round horrible.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100395.jpg



I know youre pain chappy...
Mine's a biatch too. Think its sat on the bumpstops, front.. Something im trying to sort on the car now, anyway.
Im another one with front coilovers so unsure of drop, but it is lower than 60mm. Rear are non-coilover setup; 4" custom springs and uprated dampers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/109_0630.jpg

[wilson_sri]

It looks cool as funk slammed but i have had enough of it and raised the back so the lip of the wheel lines with the arch on the back and a wee bit on the front. Just need to play about with the dampening when its back on the road.

[shaneyboi35]

loving the look of that white gsi up there , looks the muts nuts but doesnt sound practical by any means!
80mm all round is starting to grow on me, keep the pics coming guys:thumb:

[krobinson]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/41106042pixel.jpg



Dave

Stop teasing us with these pic's and throw up a progress thread!! :thumb: :thumb:

PLEASE :cry:

[Ash]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7404/21022008421lp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

Sat on the jack lol No suspension

[Benn]

Is mine broken? lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/billing%2008/b5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/benmax.jpg

Handles well being that low, can get bumper streer on bouncey roads tho but not much. Is a bit lower now its setteled tho..lol

[MyNovaSr]

Is mine broken? lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/billing%2008/b5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/benmax.jpg

Handles well being that low, can get bumper streer on bouncey roads tho but not much. Is a bit lower now its setteled tho..lol

thats pure porn. what the paint job cost u?

Did u polish the wheels yourself or be lazy and pay for it?

[Benn]

Cheers dude, it cost a lot, but i got a good deal.
The wheels, i did all the sanding bar a tiny bit and a metal polishers polished them.

[Riggy]

coilovers agin but id say about 60 front 70-80 rear

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/DSC00625.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/DSC00641.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/DSCF0292Medium.jpg

[John]

air ride ftw imo!

[John]

not mine a little too low me thinkslol

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/squeak2k8/haha.jpg

Awsome car imo, needs much better wheels tough. Need to see some bags over here in the uk!

[Benn]

Riggys thats a stunning motor!

John you're right, air are great but still pricey over here.. When you getting some?

[Nova_Tek]

35-40 drop is the best compromise IMO.

Going too low ruins the mid-bend characteristics & driveability out on the road.


The 1st part of your statement is very true tho. I use to love my old Courtney bilstein setup. It was around a 35mm drop and great even on B roads. Just didn't look that cool tho.

Both valid points imo, its too difficult to get it low low low so it looks sweet but still have practicality. If I get another more grown up car then I may consider going down the coilover route. But the 30 - 35 drop serves me well, I can drive it fully laiden with passengers (man does it sit LOW) and its very nice to drive on the H&R's.

Really loved your Red Nova Simps such a fine example dunno what it was with that car but the softstars looked even better on it, that and Benn's Blue turbo rimmer. Both perfectly styled Nova's :thumb:

[The Simps]

Really loved your Red Nova Simps such a fine example dunno what it was with that car but the softstars looked even better on it, that and Benn's Blue turbo rimmer. Both perfectly styled Nova's :thumb:


:thumb: I really miss that car :(

[John]

Riggys thats a stunning motor!

John you're right, air are great but still pricey over here.. When you getting some?

Lol, i'd love to do an air or hyd car, cars like that tempt me to wanna keep my green nova, and do it properly. Ie channeled suspension, and air. Massive amounts of work involved! End result it worth it though imo.
Might buy a ratter off e-bay and have a go!

[The Simps]

Might buy a ratter off e-bay and have a go!


DO IT!!!!

[Riggy]

lol yeah do it john lol

and cheers benn , but we have to thank mr rexy for the paint on mine lol

[Benn]

Lol, i'd love to do an air or hyd car, cars like that tempt me to wanna keep my green nova, and do it properly. Ie channeled suspension, and air. Massive amounts of work involved! End result it worth it though imo.
Might buy a ratter off e-bay and have a go!

Do both dude! Your green on would looking funk ace on air!




and cheers benn , but we have to thank mr rexy for the paint on mine lol

Really? Hes done a good job.

[Mattman]

It's a 1.5TD. :thumb:

and is still living on :thumb:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l136/Mattman121178/My%20Nova/P1020457.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l136/Mattman121178/My%20Nova/P1020459.jpg



I know its already been posted but hey you did say "pic whoring thread"

[Benn]

Been working on mine today, measured and my mainfold is 2.5inches off the ground.. And i raised the car for combe in sept..

[ben doodar]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/bendoodar/154_5479.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/bendoodar/ben136.jpg
mines 60mm gmax springs and shocks with 2.0l which weights the front down a little extra. handles pritty well, rides like sh!t! the 2nd pic has the 1.6 in sstill

[Pistol Pete]

/\ your wheels (black with red stripe) look smart IMO.

[ben doodar]

nice 1

[Riggy]

Really? Hes done a good job.


yeah mate , im happy with the work anyway lol :thumb:

[greg1.4]

here is my nova (first pics of it with new wheels in daylight)

it is 60mm at front and 80mm at rear..

sits really nice imo.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/Greg_Mcknight/PC130099.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/Greg_Mcknight/PC130091.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/Greg_Mcknight/PC130086.jpg

[Cle]

Greg thats totally stunning mate :thumb:

[greg1.4]

thanks alot! really really appreciate that!

i have eventually got it the way i wanted it since i bought the car apart from vauxhall mudflaps..

oh and another thing, i still have to fit my new clear side repeaters!

[Cle]

Fancy a swap ?? my really rust one for your gsi ??? lol

[greg1.4]

no, i have had enough of novas for just now..lol

my mate has just gave me his sri to build for him..

he started it 4 years ago and got all welding done, new panels but needs put back togethor and finished..

[Adam]

Very nice indeed

[Cle]

:) worth a try lol

[Dan_Coombs]

Heres my Mk1 SR, lowered about 80mm all round. Sorry bout night pics!

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3066/dscf0710jf1.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6061/dscf0705oy3.jpg

[BIGS]

Oh Dan please tell me you havent cut the springs on that, ive seen you drive it in ferryport and looks very bouncy!

[Dan_Coombs]

Bought some 2nd hand ones for £20 - 60mm ones, but been cut! Will do til i get the coils! 1st up low pros and new rear arch as some bint in a micra reversed into me :(

[BIGS]

Just to let you know i cut the spring on two nova's i had. they are now scrapped!

[Dan_Coombs]

Haa lol just go slow over bumps in the road ;) I'll take my chances.

Can't afford coilovers atm. Need to sort out the other stuff as i need 2 new tyres on the rear so just guna get 4 new low pros. Coilovers next year.

[loggyboy]

13s with no springs FTW!

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/nilly/Scrap2.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Mine supposedly on a 60mm drop all round, not sure though as some people's whos are lowered 60mm all round sit a bit lower

I'll let you decide:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Me%20GTE999/MeGTE99915.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Me%20GTE999/MeGTE99916.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Me%20GTE999/MeGTE99917.jpg

[shaneyboi35]

greg thats a perfect gsi you got there.
im a big fan of black gsi's the white allesios sit like a dream under them arches
lot of credit to you dude:thumb:

[Adam]

Vaughan-That does look about 60mil to me

[corsakid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/2-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/3-1.jpg

heres mine

and one after todays track day at donny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSCF0254.jpg

[Benn]

Very nice that^

[hagger]

Few of mine, 60mm drop:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/hagger69/nova%20sr/DSC00264.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/hagger69/nova%20sr/DSC00263.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/hagger69/nova%20sr/DSC00266.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/hagger69/nova%20sr/DSC00095.jpg

[burgo]

-120mm ftw :cool:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/00000023.jpg

[corsakid]

Very nice that^

cheers benn :D :thumb:

[The Simps]

-120mm ftw :cool:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/00000023.jpg


And being a saloon/'loon/coupe/sedan there's still loads of clearance and room!!

[vaughanmc]

Vaughan-That does look about 60mil to me

Wasn't really that sure - Looks to sit a wee bit high at the front as well but thats maybe the 45 profile tyres ?

[burgo]

And being a saloon/'loon/coupe/sedan there's still loads of clearance and room!!theres really not. when i put the same springs on the dark blue one it rubbed the top of the arch :eek:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/S7300240.jpg

[burgo]

it was sitting this low over the comps

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

[The Simps]

Mine sits lower than that and doesn't rub. Then again thats only rolling it back and forth across the garage! lol Oh well, getting mine tubeed anyhoo now.

[Sonny Jim]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/SonnyJim123_2007/14112008505.jpg thats lowered 60 all round feels ok but what can you expect

[vaughanmc]

Looks tidy as well :)

[shaneyboi35]

loooking very tidy lads, some of the novas are so inspiring, cant wait to surprise you lot with mine in a few months:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

some nice cars in here especially the sr's well heres mine i think they are 40' but got told they were 60's on the front. 90mm springs on the back but they have only just been put on and need to settle!! coilovers soon!!!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/basmatty/SN150340.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/basmatty/SN150350.jpg

[Big_Chap]

can go this low but looks daft...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/DSC00728.jpg


thats a no bad height...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/billing08057.jpg

[moffat]

a love j22 bhp, great car

[wilson_sri]

can go this low but looks daft...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/DSC00728.jpg





Poooooooooofta!!
Just do it!

[Benn]

Does look nice that low.

[Benn]

.