Rich
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Feb 25, 2011 19:35:16 GMT
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Feb 25, 2011 20:02:39 GMT
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Absolutely spot on. I can't believe they are OEM Jeep wheels! What a transformation!
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Feb 25, 2011 20:05:15 GMT
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Om
Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom.
;D
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CIH
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Feb 25, 2011 20:46:29 GMT
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needz spaceorz
seriously though I reckon the rear could come out 20mm or so.
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2011 20:47:06 GMT by CIH
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Feb 25, 2011 21:18:02 GMT
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Soooo close, totally agree with what CIH said. looks really, really pleasant here...  but this shot, does it no favours. the rears look lost...  would bringing the backs out a touch be an issue? |
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Feb 25, 2011 21:20:12 GMT
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proof that even the shonkiest set of rims can be improved by the use of christmas tree paint!
nice work rich - they look FAB
- and better than the slots too - you were right!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Feb 25, 2011 21:22:28 GMT
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...I do love though. very impressed overall  |
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markbognor
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Feb 25, 2011 21:24:55 GMT
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Great stuff.
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Feb 25, 2011 22:22:44 GMT
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love it dude , i was going to do the stern centre,s in gold ,colour suits the car , also rear valance SILVERZ! slightly biased but TOP CAR!!!
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Feb 25, 2011 22:32:06 GMT
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Swweeeet look bud! hows it affected the ride and handling?
I must agree that a spacer would be cool at the rear as long as it'll clear the arch, but you know that, so I don't need to state it again.
Sweet look tho omg!
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Colonelk
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Feb 25, 2011 22:40:13 GMT
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so its mo lowness time now is it? haha  |
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 160
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Feb 25, 2011 23:01:06 GMT
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Totally agree on the spacers, they are on the cards, the rears are a little too tucked, but at least I can go over bumps.  The ride height has made it handle like a much smaller car with lots of power and RWD. Spins easy enough out of junctions but sticks to the road like glue! Its so much more driveable. Coilover rear end WIN!  The rear valance will go silver soon enough, I have the paint but I need to do the metalwork repairs before I can paint it. Its a bit.. poggy! |
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cozjon
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Feb 25, 2011 23:48:06 GMT
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100% better with those wheels
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stealthstylz
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When you gonna lower the front I reckon for a first fitment they look really cool, but with a bit more fannying they could be something extra special. Matt |
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Rich
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When you gonna lower the front I reckon for a first fitment they look really cool, but with a bit more fannying they could be something extra special. Matt Seriously, I can't sensibly go lower.  If you look at the subframe arrangement on this beast its silly. Regular chassis legs, and then a subframe hanging off that. Its very low under the front as is and I scrape getting off my drive, which is fun Spacers for sure though, backs are too tucked |
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stealthstylz
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 The man in this pic is not sensible. |
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Rich
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The man in this pic is not sensible. He is not, this is true, but I also don't want to end up tearing my front subframe to bits. Not exactly an easy part to lay hands on.. ;D Will be doing coilover conversion for the front at some point so there might be room for maybe a little drop. But do I like the ride on the Mitsi springs.. Less.. Bone jarring.. |
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To go against the RetroRides grain (eeek!) I think it looks just about right at this point. A car on stilts is never good, but I think there's a perfect level for a car to be lowered before it goes just that little bit too far and throws the proportions off. Yes to bringing the rears out a touch, but IMO keep the height as it is |
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Project Diary1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5
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you will NOT tear your subframe to bits on a cedric! Mine used to rip tarmac out of the road in massive lumps them subframes are hard as fook. I know what you mean about how low they sit though really does limit you ride height wise on the front. |
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
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Feb 26, 2011 12:29:27 GMT
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you will NOT tear your subframe to bits on a cedric! Mine used to rip tarmac out of the road in massive lumps them subframes are hard as fook. I know what you mean about how low they sit though really does limit you ride height wise on the front. I've already bent both of the knife-point kickup bits by the towing eyes.. ;D I'd just rather not have the front of the car slamming into the road to be fair. The ride as is is quite nice! |
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If you look at the subframe arrangement on this beast its silly. Regular chassis legs, and then a subframe hanging off that. Its very low under the front as is and I scrape getting off my drive, which is fun 