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woodyjay
10-10-12, 12:20 PM
Hi people my nova is nearly readdy for engine to go in but unsure how this lowering the anti roll barn works I have the two blocks off eBay and the strething kit but can work this out any pictures or a guide will be great thanks jay
Mieran
10-10-12, 12:27 PM
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/7303/snapped_brackets.jpg
W-tew automotive
10-10-12, 05:38 PM
What engine you putting in? I've just fitted a Redtop into mk2 nova and didn't have to lower them at all, just removed while engine came out and new one in then refitted with no issues.
brainsnova
10-10-12, 05:49 PM
^^^^ lowered suspension
Iain
10-10-12, 05:57 PM
What engine you putting in? I've just fitted a Redtop into mk2 nova and didn't have to lower them at all, just removed while engine came out and new one in then refitted with no issues.

I'm running a thicker Ashley manifold, but even with some tie bar lowering, ARB lowering blocks and some extra washers the bar is literally mm off the manifold, so surprised you've managed to do that. Any pics?

http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/613.JPG
woodyjay
10-10-12, 07:02 PM
We've got a j reg nova that does not have the bar going across only 2 from the wish bones not like your pics do we need to worry about the lowering blocks?
Iain
11-10-12, 08:58 AM
Nope there's nothing to lower in your case!
mowgli
11-10-12, 12:25 PM
some people lower the tie bar brackets where they fit onto the xmember
brainsnova
11-10-12, 12:59 PM
some people lower the tie bar brackets where they fit onto the xmember

Looks better too :thumb:
mowgli
11-10-12, 06:04 PM
Looks better too :thumb:

really?
Iain
11-10-12, 06:33 PM
Yeah I lowered my tiebars for cosmetic reasons, I thought that's why everyone does it? lol
Paul
11-10-12, 06:57 PM
Just use an inch worth of washers.
brainsnova
11-10-12, 09:10 PM
I ment they look better on the crossmember :d sorry Iain lol
Stuart
11-10-12, 09:12 PM
Yeah I lowered my tiebars for cosmetic reasons, I thought that's why everyone does it? lol

No, for anti Dive etc....
Andy
11-10-12, 09:20 PM
Some people say you dont need them
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKeqZtBUpcLvBBr7i_El9pSLa_j1tCh _lj7l6CSazk7IQ95c-w
Stuart
11-10-12, 09:21 PM
Yeah, tie bars are well over rated lol :)

OEM Nova ARB.... Bin , done.
Iain
11-10-12, 09:26 PM
I ment they look better on the crossmember :d sorry Iain lol

Just messing lol Like I said I've lowered the tiebar and the ARB and it's still close, weird.
Edd
11-10-12, 10:24 PM
OEM Nova ARB.... Bin , done.
Oh yawn lol

Everyone should have a front arb fitted unless they have some sort of fetish for hedges and understeer
Iain
11-10-12, 10:27 PM
Oh god not again lol
Stuart
11-10-12, 10:46 PM
Oh yawn lol

Everyone should have a front arb fitted unless they have some sort of fetish for hedges and understeer
Oh come on, say it a your previous conviction..... Go on break out the "D" cannon lol
Edd
11-10-12, 10:55 PM
D cannon loaded and fired..........


Not forgetting it will be dangerous without one


That better Stu? :d
brainsnova
12-10-12, 12:29 AM
My 1.3 sr was planted with the ARB and on 2 occasions I lost the front on my old spi without ARB
woodyjay
21-10-12, 08:21 AM
Why lower them for what reason mate
Stuart
21-10-12, 08:30 AM
Why lower them for what reason mate

To clear gearboxes etc when fitting a big block