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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

I got a 30mm adj front and 22mm rear on mine.

 

Hopefully they work well

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

Coils are in. but sit way too low. even at full height. unsure what to do now. ahh. pics anyway. haha

 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

What have you fitted?  Aren’t the adjustable for ride height?

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

They’re s13 coil overs. adjusted to near full height.

Everything i read about doing the conversion never mentioned that it had to be low or nothing.

Destroyed my guards today. I’m thinking strut top spacers to get some clearance?

Fitted all this.

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[jlssParticipant tasvr ss View build HERE Member since: May 7, 2015 Posts: 155]

Sits tough . But realistic  ????

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Why don’t you just buy the correct coil overs…. 

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

Because i was told to run s13 coil overs. And couldn’t find anywhere that said it would be an issue.

So that’s what i bought. I guess you learn from your mistakes.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

They look half the size of the standard setup.

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

I’m kicking myself for believing what i read on the internet. massive waste of money. looks cool though. doesn’t drive without scrubbing.

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

Nice car man but 

 

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

You couldn’t find anywhere to say it’s a issue because no one has been silly enough to even think they would fit

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

I’ve seen multiple threads etc to suggest they fit. It may be that mine aren’t as long as other brands.

Ill sort something out. may go with vt coil overs. and adjustable top mounts.

What does everyone suggest? Thanks

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Hate to say this, but I reckon your best bet may be to sell those whilst they are still in good nick, and buy a new pair of ones to suit it.  I have XYZ in mine, pretty good for the price, Pedders I know are OK too, there are quite a few options really.  I just think if you machine up strut top spacers it could cause you other issues.  So maybe treat it as one of those learning experiences and move on?  Btw does look tough that low!!

[jlssParticipant tasvr ss View build HERE Member since: May 7, 2015 Posts: 155]

I know k shock do a set, xyz, pedders, and tein all same just different adjustments pretty sure and there are probley more out there.

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

Got it to an acceptable height. Had more adjustment than i thought. cant go much higher. seems good for now.

Will replace them with commo ones eventually. When i can afford.

Also replaced my rear upper control arms. Old nolathane doesn’t like clutch dumps.

Now for a wheel alignment. Pics…

[[TUFFVQ]Participant Melbourne1991 VQ 304 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 171]

Hahaha sh!t that thing’s slammed.

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

That looks normal for nolathane…they even disintegrate on cars that don’t get driven.

 

What happens when find a street with speed-bumps or worse…..get stuck at maccas bro’

[doz10Participant Qld93 VR SS View build HERE Member since: February 9, 2016 Posts: 125]

yeah I have to say it, that looks like normal nolathane to me, that thing is slammed, I will admit it looks tough but I’d hate to have to drive it too much like that, couldn’t be much fun

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

Currently dont have my laptop. So no pics.

 

Suspension upgrade was a success. Handles a whole lot better now. Still some bits to work on though.

 

Drove to the 2nd driftkhana event. Thrashed around for 6 hours. Developed what i believe to be lifter tick. Comes an goes. Destroyed 6 pairs of average tyres. Popped at least 3 tyres. Then drove home.

 

Will add some pics soon.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

So the s13’s worked well?

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