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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by 89berlina, Apr 18, 2009.

  1. padrickz88

    padrickz88 Rick =]

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    exactly :D

    if thats what was meant? or did you mean the pic in this thread? (not my avatar?)
     
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    this is super super lows in front. ultra lows in rear.

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    I reckon those rear ultra's could do with a compress :D
     
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    ScoHar Jizz in my pants

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    here is mine, it has lovells super lows or whatever lovells call them 2nd from the lowest ones, and munroe GT GAS rears, and ultima fronts. sits nice the front has 235 no hitting at all, and rear with 245 hit but 235 seem fine occasional scrapping of rear wheels when on funky angles but other than that fine, oh they are 18 inch wheels too.
     

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    Thats not too bad. Will definitely be considering it. Do most of the tyre places (eg. Bob Jane) adjust the panhard for you when you send it in for a wheel alignment?

    Yep got 17's. Thats really good to hear :D I travel around 250 kilometers a week and was worried about how comfortable it may be. If you think yours is like a 4wd, mine must be a monster truck! Yeah think Superlow's allround is sounding like the best option right now. Was hoping this thread might help others in choosing their own setup too.

    Thanks mate. That was the setup I was looking at but now I think I'd prefer Superlow's all round

    Good to know that 235's wont scrub. I probably wont be going nearly as low as you have and I only have 17's, so scrubbing shouldnt be a problem. Your car looks sweet as btw
     
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    I wouldn't think so for wheel alignment as that's for the front. Just each time you lower or raise the rear end.
     
  7. Reaper

    Reaper Tells it like it is.

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    I'm more for substance over style. Fitted these and I am yet to find a VN/VP that handles better. My old GTS was close.

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    That look cool
     
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    . . . and expensive
     
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    Reaper Tells it like it is.

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    If you going to do it - do it right.

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    Nothing like doing it all at once for a even comfortable ride i think.
    Plus so they all wear evenly
     
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    I got 235's on 18" wheels no scraping i have room for 245's if i want.
    Last owner rolled the guards so not a problem m8
     
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    yeh rolled guards no worries, try tucking a 235 in the rear though...
     
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    Dont think Im going to go sending my car in to get suspension done. Its very easy to do myself. Any way you could have it adjusted by them after fitting it yourself?

    Very true :yeah:

    It seems Im gonna have to get that done then. As Reaper said "If you going to do it - do it right." That may be a good investment. My mate had his guards rolled for $50 per guard. Is that the price I should expect? Lets hope I get the Rudd bonus because thats going straight towards suspension
     
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    Just to save disappointment later on the paint can sometimes crack when rolling the guards (Mine were done before my respray) but after a while. So make sure they are done as professionally as possible.

    Don't let this in any way put this off but just want to help by letting you know before you proceed. just like a health warning on a cigarette packet lol.
     
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    that's right, lowered or chopped springs may harm your baby when pregnant:D
     
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    Yeah was aware of that lol. Wouldnt even dare try it myself. Having that done any other way, but professionally, is not an option. The place my mate had his done seemed to have done a very good job
     
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    id get an adjustable panhard rod before you roll your guards :)...

    some people wont believe me when i say this but the handling is actually noticeable, the arse end feels more solid due to the diff not moving around....

    i say get a adjustable panhard rod then if your rims are to wide (doubt it) then get the guards rolled :)


    (Also to anyone rolling there own guards, heat the paint with a heat gun and use a piece of wood on 1 side and hit the lip with a rubber mallet with a towel or something on it AND be patient or you will stuff it up :))
     
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    Morton For external use only

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    Or you could do what I did. Wait 'till you're hauling ALL your posessions in the back of your car from Melbourne to Brisbane, and then realise that when you fill up with gas in Shepparton that the tyres are in permanent contact with the guards. THEN, get a strong mate to lift the back of the car by the towbar, stick a breaker bar between the tyre and the guard, and use the breaker bar and the weight of the car against the tyre to fold the guards as far back as you want :p
     

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