Progress pics

Post by **Andy P** » 05 Jan 2009 02:40 pm

Ok a few pics,

Before -

After -

Vs standard ride height -

'New' wheels (weller 13x7) -

Test fit -

Sanded and primed -

Red rim -

Finished -

Colour of the wheels are actually satin black rather than gloss, look a bit shiney in the pics because they were still a little damp.

Post by **Andy P** » 05 Jan 2009 02:41 pm

Before anyone says it yes the front needs to be lowered to match - well no, it needs an engine in the front.

Andy

Post by **Bazboy** » 05 Jan 2009 02:51 pm

Looking sweet man, i really like those wheels. Is that a 2inch drop?

Dan

Post by **Andy P** » 05 Jan 2009 02:58 pm

Yeah its a 2" drop at the back.

The front has actually been lowered (cut down mk2 MR2 rear springs and ep80/90w diff oil filled shocks) but I've only cut 2 coils off at the moment - The MR2 spings are quite long to begin with.

I'm waiting to get the engine in before I make any more changes to the ride height. Personally I'd quite like another 1/2 inch at the back. I think I'd be able to get away with the bottom of the car not scraping on too much becuase I've got 70 profile tyres on there at the moment. I decided to re-use the tyres that the car came with as they were all in good condition and it seemed a bit of a waste replacing them with another set.

Andy

Post by **volvosneverdie** » 05 Jan 2009 03:10 pm

Looks mean dude.

Really like it.

Koudos.

Post by **Bazboy** » 05 Jan 2009 03:27 pm

Mines dropped by 2 inches and i do get the odd scrape when i drive over speed bumps and stuff.

Post by **WooDooUK** » 05 Jan 2009 05:30 pm

Looks Awsome, just shows it possible to have some 13" without the looking silly

what size are those tyres?

Post by **SteveP** » 05 Jan 2009 05:30 pm

Good progress, and damn that car is clean....

Post by **Andy P** » 05 Jan 2009 05:40 pm

Cheers for the comments guys!

The tyres are 175/70/13. When they wear out I think I'll go for something like 165/55/13.

And yes, the car is very clean! Could do with another polish though

Andy

Post by **pistonpen paultje** » 05 Jan 2009 07:30 pm

Nice car, nice rims!

How wide are those rims? 7j?

Post by **340GLT** » 05 Jan 2009 07:31 pm

that looks sweet. Nice wheel choice and another one to say thats a really clean 300!!!
Adam

Post by **Andy P** » 06 Jan 2009 09:39 am

Thanks Adam

Yes they're 7j, I did want 8j though! If I can find some at a decent price I'll get some but I'm happy with these for now.

Andy

Post by **Ronnie** » 13 Jan 2009 09:07 pm

Beautiful car - and that red rim works so well - inspired stuff!

Post by **ty360volvo** » 29 Mar 2010 01:41 pm

that car looks mean as!!!

Post by **jtbo** » 30 Mar 2010 08:52 pm

Triangle hole Mangels, remainds me from late 80's early 90's when those were hottest hot in here

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