Lowering anyone????

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Lowering anyone????

Post by 340GLT » 08 Sep 2005 11:51 am

Well these are the lowering blocks i made at college. I havent got round to fitting them yet as i am getting some front springs from Dai!!!
Anyways they are 40mm!!
What you reckon guys?
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Post by bodejodel » 08 Sep 2005 06:33 pm

If they fit and you are happy with them I might be interested...
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Post by 340GLT » 08 Sep 2005 08:28 pm

I suppose a small production run, maybe possible!!! :wink:
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Post by bodejodel » 08 Sep 2005 09:36 pm

I guess the small hole is where the pin on the leaf goes in and the big holes are for weight saving?
Is it aluminum or steel? (looks like steel...)
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Post by 340GLT » 08 Sep 2005 10:37 pm

Yeh that is correct mate. They are steel, but could be made in ally to make them super light!!! i made them from steel as i had it and it didnt cost me anything but they may get changed at some point!!!
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Post by robbieg » 09 Sep 2005 01:41 am

u fancy making a 60mm set?

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Post by 340GLT » 09 Sep 2005 01:06 pm

The only problem with doing a 60mm set is trying to lower the front the same amount!!! I'm gonna struggle getting the car to sit level doing a 40mm!!! But when i'm back at college i could prob make a set up!!
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Post by robbieg » 09 Sep 2005 03:26 pm

could always stick a bag of sand under the bonnet?

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Post by SteveP » 09 Sep 2005 03:31 pm

Erm where? Someone decided it was a good idea to put an engine under there ;)
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Post by redline » 09 Sep 2005 03:32 pm

sounds like its sm69 HACKSAW TIME sm69

yeehaw

Take the hacksaw in your hand sm89
cut a coil (just one strand ) sm89
drop your car down off the jack sm89
your car is lowered ,just like that sm67
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Post by robbieg » 09 Sep 2005 04:45 pm

seriously im thinking about it, take the spare wheel out, and stick a bag of cement in there, spare wheels are for pussys anyway

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Post by RandomHero » 09 Sep 2005 05:02 pm

Walking or taking public transport home when you have a flat tire is for pussies :lol:
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Post by bodejodel » 09 Sep 2005 06:50 pm

I believe the coil is still under tension when the car is jacked up...? could dost you a couple of fingers when you start cutting a tensioned coil...
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Post by Chris_C » 09 Sep 2005 07:44 pm

"Warning, this Redline Rap may cost fingers"

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Post by classicswede » 09 Sep 2005 11:22 pm

robbieg wrote:u fancy making a 60mm set?
What is your current ride height
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60mm at the front is possible from standard but most 300' have sagged almost that much!!


Oh Adam are going to fit locating pins in your blocks as they are needed to locate the srings.

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