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dogsbreath
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 Posted - 13 Apr 2009 : 2:57:17 PM
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Was curious to get some info on what springs to use on my vn,will be getting it lowerd this weekend coming,i have 15x7inch interceptors,and want to get the wheel up in the arch a little.......Running 205x60 tyres...I have seen some ultra low springs on ebay to suit my car,says it lowers the car 60-70mm,im not sure what springs i need to get this look,as the mechanic i spoke to said,if there the origanal springs already in car,it would of dropped maybe 2 inches already,so is there a way of determining which springs i need........Also,here is the link to the ebay ones,but like i said,im not sure if they will be to low,or not enough,how do i know.......
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VL-VN-VP-V6-Commodore-Sedan-Ultralow-Springs-60-70mm_W0QQitemZ200326062308QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item200326062308&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
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leebo
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Posted - 13 Apr 2009 : 6:10:18 PM
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They don't look like ultra low's.
Remember you will need short shocks too. |
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jas89
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 1:59:22 PM
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| the picture on ebay is ony for illustration purposes...they may or may not be the actual product |
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leebo
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 2:47:21 PM
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| Yeah i thought they looked like Low's like i got for my car |
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dogsbreath
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 5:52:46 PM
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Does this sound real,pedders quoted me just over $1000 for springs,shocks,labour,wheel alignment to lower my car 2 to 2.5 inches......Thats if it does not need anything else,they say bring it in for few hours,and they will let me know what else i require,will cost me $14 for the inspection.........Am i getting ripped off...I think i am.....
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crazybiker
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 6:10:24 PM
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Nope. That's pretty much what I got quoted.
Then I got quoted about $1250 for 2" lowered. Suitable shocks. Adjustable sway-bars. Wheel alignment...I told them I wanted it done PROPERLY.
So it's pretty much fine. |
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leebo
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 6:40:22 PM
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| Adjustable sway bars go on the front right? Are they very beneficial same with the strut tower brace? |
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crazybiker
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 8:04:06 PM
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I'm sure you could get rear ones too.
I didn't actually get them installed, but yes, they should be quite beneficial.
Especially with the rear of the VNs. I'll get one eventually, I wanna try and iron out the issue of low rear-end grip in the wet.
Might go both, to try and improve front end grip too (But that's already superb).
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leebo
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 9:19:40 PM
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| Yeah but to notice the difference you would probably wana be running very expensive maybe $600 tyres before you fine tune like that if that makes sense |
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crazybiker
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Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 5:56:44 PM
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| Not really. I know the tyres are capable of much better. The front stick REALLY well, even in wet conditions. The rear on the other hand, it's a slippery as ice in the wet. Dry? Sticks like **** to a blanket. |
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leebo
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Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 7:04:56 PM
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| cool |
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bj42turbo
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 1:55:42 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by dogsbreath
Does this sound real,pedders quoted me just over $1000 for springs,shocks,labour,wheel alignment to lower my car 2 to 2.5 inches......Thats if it does not need anything else,they say bring it in for few hours,and they will let me know what else i require,will cost me $14 for the inspection.........Am i getting ripped off...I think i am.....
Cheers........
Just curious what is the part number for the springs
I have just got a quote for $920 @Pedders
Springs front and rear
Sports ryder shock in the front
Comfort shocks in the rear (I wanted a softer ride)
All fitted c/w Wheel alignment |
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HOT38R
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 2:52:21 PM
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Leebo mate! i was just checkin your ride on photobucket, wat springs are you running in the rear? height wise, thats pretty much the height im lokin for
thanks mate btw smick colour |
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leebo
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 4:11:00 PM
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Cheers man but those are chopped pedders springs i got from the wreckers to put in for a photo shoot to post up more pics of my ride for you guys to see. Sorry
I'm going this weekend to have sports rider shocks and adjustable panhard rod fitted. And i will tell the guys i want it to sit the same height
So if i end up doing this before you i will let you know what they are.
Those choppys ride like crap but still doesn't scrape. |
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dogsbreath
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 5:36:02 PM
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Hey leebo,was your car lowerd with the interceptor rims ,i have 15 interceptor rims on mine.......was wondering how low i need to go......been told 2inch front,2.5 rear......
cheers.. |
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crazybiker
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 5:55:53 PM
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| You should probably still try and keep it legal though. |
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leebo
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 8:37:03 PM
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I had in those photo's King springs low (Which i still have in the front). One problem people can have with lower on Mags is that it just scrapes though as legal then the tires cost them to much so they put the interceptor wheels back on with the same spring arrangement and wonder why the get defected.
I would strongly advise a legal ride height being Superlow front and back I'm told is the specifications you've mentioned above. |
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