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Anonymous
27-02-01, 07:35 PM
hi im a new member picking up my first car next week (obviously a nova!) I have got a few questions.

Thinking of getting some tigra 5 spokes will these fit and how far can i lower it?
will the shocks get buggerd?:-/
where can i get these wheels?
any other good 15'' or 16'' in 49mmm offset?

Thanxs alot
Darren B-)

Anonymous
27-02-01, 07:41 PM
Tigra wheels look the dogs tangly bits and as for lowerin I reckon you can go as low as 60 with arch mods(rolled rear lips etc)
40mm is pretty good I think as there is less need for arch mods as long as the offset(49) is aright.
fraz

Anonymous
27-02-01, 07:49 PM
What other 15'' -49mm offset wheels are there?
Where can i get the tigra wheels from and how much?

Anonymous
27-02-01, 07:55 PM
Tons mate!!!!! Best bet is just to flick through a max power or fast car and look at ads.I dunno what companies exactly are 49's so U'll need to ask!!
As for tigra wheels look second hand or the expensive option-Vauxhall!!!!!

Anonymous
27-02-01, 07:58 PM
ok cheers i will have a look in loot or something.

:D Cant wait to get my nova! :D

Anonymous
27-02-01, 08:18 PM
You should be alright with 45 offset as well (a bigger choice of wheels!)

Anonymous
27-02-01, 09:04 PM
Say i get the tigra wheels and 40mm springs will the shocks get shagged?

:D Cant wait to get my nova! :D

Anonymous
28-02-01, 06:20 AM
The standard shocks should be ok with a 40mm drop - mine are!
Any lower, and the springs have to be a higher rate, so the shocks can't cope.

Also, go too low, and your springs won't seat properly as the shocks will be the standard length - they could drop out when the car is jacked up!

Try Puma lowering springs -35 to -40 drop, and mine only cost ?47 - bargain.
Good ride too.

As for alloys - there are loads of other Vauxhall alloys around that look good on Novas.
The last time I saw some Tigra alloys for sale, they where ?250 with decent tyres, but you can pay over ?300 - depends on the tyres and condition etc.

Anonymous
28-02-01, 12:52 PM
cheers rich i dont think that price is bad just got to find some now!

Where did you get those springs for that price????

:D Cant wait to get my nova! :D

Anonymous
28-02-01, 03:07 PM
Anyone know any decent sites to visit to buy alloys??? My dad has offered me a loan to get alloys!! I need to find some B4 he changes his mind! What d'yas recommend? I have around ?500!

Anonymous
01-03-01, 12:09 PM
hearn69r, do a search on Metacrawler for Alloys, you should be able to find yourself a site that offers what your looking for, otherwise, www.autoxs.co.uk or follow the links from Nova sites for alloys.

"Beware of the voices"

Anonymous
02-03-01, 12:34 PM
rich???????????

:D Cant wait to get my nova! :D

Anonymous
07-03-01, 01:06 AM
i have a 60 drop on standard springs and its fine if u jack it up u just have to make ur they are seated proerly when u lower it back down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

RobDmr@aol.com Xr2????? I'd rather walk!!!!

Anonymous
07-03-01, 01:38 AM
Puma springs can be ordered from Larkspeed - I think I paid about ?50 for some -45mm!

Anonymous
07-03-01, 10:29 AM
15inch/55/195 astra 6 spokes, 46mm OFFSET, give scrubbage on rear arches when carrying 4 in car, and thats with standard suspension! B warned.

Anonymous
09-03-01, 03:15 AM
Sorry Nova Virgin.....didn't see your question.......I, like novaboy425, got mine from Larkspeed.
Apparently, they're made in the same factory as Spax.....but that could be BS!