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« Reply #390 on: July 10, 2011, 04:21:05 am » |
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My own car with a one inch trans raise sits perfect to my eye. But I can't recommend it for a daily driver.
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« Reply #391 on: July 10, 2011, 06:24:39 am » |
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well..... my car isn't a real looker   I've seen cars much like yours in LA and Orange County for years, so don't be so hard on yourself. The only thing I see missing is California license plates  I like the stance, plain bumpers, widened wheels and all the European features too. Nice car, hope you're having fun with it. That's what it's all about  |
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« Reply #392 on: July 10, 2011, 08:51:11 am » |
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here's my one:  front: 5,5x15 165-65 back 7x15 195-65 plans in the next years: typ 4 (!) maybe some porsche wheels... or gasburner repros..  Your car looks so good on Gasburners.... Do it! |
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« Reply #393 on: July 11, 2011, 22:04:13 pm » |
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i'm liking the stance on this one can we have the details?  Well itīs drives on; Front 145/80 x15 XZX. Back 185/80 x15 XVS-P (curb guard), all Michelin it's lowered one notch in the back. CB dropspindles Front, it also has ajustable fornt beam but it's raised max. Also the Albert mirrors are gone, thats probably the best thing i have done so far with the car, completely changed the look. |
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« Reply #394 on: July 11, 2011, 23:21:30 pm » |
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« Reply #395 on: July 11, 2011, 23:26:58 pm » |
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« Reply #396 on: July 11, 2011, 23:34:35 pm » |
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new shoes and boots again  Thats fresh!! |
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« Reply #397 on: July 12, 2011, 00:10:25 am » |
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This thread should really be divided into with lowered spindles and without lowered spindles. Freds signature shows the difference.
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« Reply #398 on: July 12, 2011, 00:40:50 am » |
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This thread should really be divided into with lowered spindles and without lowered spindles. Freds signature shows the difference.
Good Point. I've decided against dropped spindles because it's not consistent with the look I want. |
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« Reply #399 on: July 12, 2011, 01:53:26 am » |
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Meh... to each their own. I really like the way my orange car sat and besides most people, even cops would pull me over, asking how I got the entire car to sit just right. But I was a teen when I built that car and still in high school. These days, I'm an old man and prefer the stock shock travel and great ride of drop spindles. WAY better in my opinion.
Carry forth.
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« Reply #400 on: July 12, 2011, 01:55:59 am » |
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Good stuff, there. Looks like the "old" days.. I think too many folks are livin' here, in stead of makin' it happen...JMHO |
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« Reply #401 on: July 12, 2011, 01:56:10 am » |
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One the reasons why I chose not to run the drop spindles is that it will allow me to run a full width beam. It's always easier to start closer to stock and add modifications then it is to go the other way. If I don't like the way it rides, I can always take it further. |
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« Reply #402 on: July 12, 2011, 02:00:46 am » |
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« Reply #403 on: July 12, 2011, 03:33:37 am » |
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Back in the days of cut/weld torsion bars 135's & 165's were common. Good enough for 80 hp, not so good for 180 hp. The quest for traction begat the quest for stronger tranny's.  |
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« Reply #404 on: July 12, 2011, 12:53:19 pm » |
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new shoes and boots again Looks awesome,well don e! |
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« Reply #405 on: July 12, 2011, 13:31:53 pm » |
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Back in the days ... Sorry Phil, had to work your photo over a little, hope you don't mind. Such a clean sedan. |
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« Reply #406 on: July 12, 2011, 15:57:16 pm » |
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My own car with a one inch trans raise sits perfect to my eye. But I can't recommend it for a daily driver.
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« Reply #407 on: July 12, 2011, 16:54:35 pm » |
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My own car with a one inch trans raise sits perfect to my eye. But I can't recommend it for a daily driver.
Car sets bitchen phil !! Thanks, I like the way a 26in tall tire fills the rear fender with the trans raised. Not to fond of all the negatives involving sheetmetal/clearance. |
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« Reply #408 on: August 14, 2011, 20:21:10 pm » |
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Here's mine:   Front - 2" narrowed CB beam, stock spindles, 4.5" Mangels, 145 Nankangs Rear - Stock height, 5.5" Mangels, 215/60/15 Diamondback radials Really wanting to throw on my BRM's as of late for some reason. . . |
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« Reply #409 on: August 14, 2011, 20:22:48 pm » |
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Great car, looks very cool with the steel wheels |
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« Reply #410 on: August 14, 2011, 20:36:36 pm » |
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nice car, like a lot , but will be better with original horn grill or with lucas 488 and welcome to the lounge rgd fabs |
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« Reply #411 on: August 14, 2011, 21:54:01 pm » |
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I know, I'm changing the grills asap. Thanks for the welcome!
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« Reply #412 on: August 14, 2011, 22:38:07 pm » |
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The wheels and caps look nice on that blue car. Will look even better when you swap the horn grilles for factory ones.
(edit) Are those factory running boards?
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« Reply #413 on: August 15, 2011, 00:05:49 am » |
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Wheels look great with that blue X3 on the horn grills! |
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« Reply #414 on: August 15, 2011, 14:32:47 pm » |
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new shoes and boots again Thats fresh!! more better with the empi 8 then the fusch |
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« Reply #415 on: August 15, 2011, 22:11:26 pm » |
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« Reply #416 on: August 16, 2011, 04:32:44 am » |
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^^^ beautiful 67...specs??
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« Reply #417 on: August 16, 2011, 09:16:54 am » |
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« Reply #418 on: January 06, 2012, 16:58:22 pm » |
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Guess this thread have been less active lately. I thought I'd post a few pictures with new rearwheels on our -66.   |
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« Reply #419 on: January 06, 2012, 20:42:20 pm » |
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new shoes and boots again Thats fresh!! more better with the empi 8 then the fusch Very nice Ron !!! Remember this wheels ...? [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] |
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