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A few updates:
1st - Boot Lock.
Forgot I had old Nova door handles lying around so decided to keep things GM.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ll/Handle1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ll/Handle2.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ll/Handle4.jpg
And completed the rest of it and all is working beautifully.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ell/cable6.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ell/cable7.jpg
2nd - Boot smoothing.
Was a really nice day today so finished the boot and put all back together. Going to be using the car as much as I can this week to empty the fuel tank. So wanted it looking a bit presentable.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...nishedboot.jpg
lol Loving the old handle mate, class idea...:thumb:
Scott
3rd - Coilovers.
These arrived earlier in the week.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...loverparts.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/chassis2.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...suspension.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...earfitting.jpg
Fitted the rears, no problems there, but the tyres slightly rubbed on the springs. So fitted 5mm wheel spacers and thought all my problems were over.
The fronts went on ok after a bit of confusion about the correct assembly, but my tyres rubbed by miles.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ll/OSstrut.jpg
Decided the cheapest option would be to try and fit the Avons that are on my Volvo. Swapped over and still rub.
Removed the tyre to see what clearance I had and it's not much.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...mclearance.jpg
Went down this morning to try 185 wide tyres, but again they still do not clear.
So ventured home and decided to fit the original wheels.
But in having to do so, the brakes need to be changed.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...soliddiscs.jpg
And on with the old wheels and wheel trims. And I must say. I love the look of this now........
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/slammed1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/slammed2.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...l/slammed3.jpg
What do you think???
Cheers. Wasn't really wanting some japanese piece of crap in there anyway.lol lolQuote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
that looks shweet on the trims.. imo keep them on them
Cheers. I would if I could stop the thing, but need the bigger brakes on it. If I can get my hands on some GTE or SR steelies I may go down that road.Quote:
Originally Posted by xXx_Nova_xXx
Looks ace on the steelies and coliovers, massive problem with wide wheels,as im guessing they are 7j are they 100+ wheels?
If i was you mate i would go with RFX revolutions, they would look spot on,and still look in keeping with the age.:thumb:
Scott
The rim width is 7.5", don't know what 100+ means? sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
I'll need to see what they look like. Really want this car to look old.
Cheers
thats your problem mate, you could do with 6in wide rims