new to the modifying scene - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

johny-5 · 01-11-2008, 07:46 PM

i have got myself a 1988 holden camira and would lyk 2 have a go at moddifying it but dnt knw much about this so lets get to the point .i would lyk 2 lower my car first any idears on the easyst/most conventional way of doing this would be much Appreciated.thanks.

LCOOLJ · 01-11-2008, 07:53 PM

With A Steam Roller!

GTMaster · 02-11-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LCOOLJ

With A Steam Roller!

Not quite what he was after

Usually what they use is shorter springs, but you have to get harder shock absorbers so that the wheels don't touch the arch. Different bushes and bump stops are needed as well. Lower profile tyres help lowering too.

CORNY4 · 02-11-2008, 09:59 AM

Put sum rocks in the back.lol

LX8VD77 · 03-11-2008, 12:31 AM

get an oxy and heat the springs up

johny-5 · 03-11-2008, 07:55 PM

would i need a cert or anything if i did this? or new shok absorbers?thanks.

ahk068 · 03-11-2008, 08:08 PM

Better off buying a hat and glasses so no-one see's you driving.

Seriously. Keep it as a driver and buy something to learn on that has potential.

GTR308 · 03-11-2008, 08:31 PM

drive it till it dies and save up to buy a real car.

johny-5 · 03-11-2008, 08:42 PM

dont realy have da cash 2 get another car nd its ma first car nd im kinda proud of it aye.

ahk068 · 03-11-2008, 08:46 PM

We could probably arrange a shipment of camira's cheap if you'll take russell crowe & greg murphy back with them

johny-5 · 03-11-2008, 08:50 PM

na it ok but thanks for the offer but u can keep them think of it as a gift.

Mechman36 · 30-12-2008, 05:46 AM

In all seriousness the only safe way is the legal way, buy some proper lowered springs and a set of sports rider (pedders) or simular shocks which have a shorter arm for lowered hight, you will have a smoother and safer ride.
Standard shocks bottom out of lowered too much, heating / cutting springs alters their capacity to support the car and you end up with bump steer bottoming out, coil bind etc, also they no longer sit in the spring saddles correctly if cut and can 'flick' out of place. accident waiting to happen, illegal for a damn good reason. also insurance companys will tell you to 'go forth and mutiply' if involved in an accident. if you know what I mean.

allports · 31-12-2008, 02:49 AM

Some lambs wool seat covers maybe!!!

greenhj · 31-12-2008, 10:13 AM

lower the front end with a blown small block...thats a start lol.

fullhouse · 31-12-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by johny-5

i have got myself a 1988 holden camira and would lyk 2 have a go at moddifying it but dnt knw much about this so lets get to the point .i would lyk 2 lower my car first any idears on the easyst/most conventional way of doing this would be much Appreciated.thanks.

if you dont know how to take the springs out take it to a wheel/suspension shop and get them to reset the springs an inch or 2

01-11-2008, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
johny-5 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NZ Ride: 1988 holden camira (goes hard)LOL Posts: 4	new to the modifying scene i have got myself a 1988 holden camira and would lyk 2 have a go at moddifying it but dnt knw much about this so lets get to the point .i would lyk 2 lower my car first any idears on the easyst/most conventional way of doing this would be much Appreciated.thanks.

31-12-2008, 02:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
allports Engine scientist Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Ride: Dragster Posts: 3,050	Some lambs wool seat covers maybe!!! __________________ If you plant a cucumber, you get a cucumber! Two things are infinate,the universe & human stupidity, and Im not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Frank Zappa

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01-11-2008, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
LCOOLJ Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NOWRA Ride: COMMODORE,LJ V8 Posts: 12	With A Steam Roller!

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CORNY4 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NZ Ride: 1 tonner without engine or trans Posts: 1	Put sum rocks in the back.lol

03-11-2008, 12:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
LX8VD77 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: perth Ride: fuel card and torri hatch Posts: 26	get an oxy and heat the springs up

03-11-2008, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
johny-5 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NZ Ride: 1988 holden camira (goes hard)LOL Posts: 4	would i need a cert or anything if i did this? or new shok absorbers?thanks.

03-11-2008, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
ahk068 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tasmania Ride: hk sedan Posts: 303	Better off buying a hat and glasses so no-one see's you driving. Seriously. Keep it as a driver and buy something to learn on that has potential.

03-11-2008, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
GTR308 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: australia Ride: pushbike Posts: 244	drive it till it dies and save up to buy a real car.

03-11-2008, 08:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
johny-5 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NZ Ride: 1988 holden camira (goes hard)LOL Posts: 4	dont realy have da cash 2 get another car nd its ma first car nd im kinda proud of it aye.

03-11-2008, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
ahk068 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tasmania Ride: hk sedan Posts: 303	We could probably arrange a shipment of camira's cheap if you'll take russell crowe & greg murphy back with them

03-11-2008, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
johny-5 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NZ Ride: 1988 holden camira (goes hard)LOL Posts: 4	na it ok but thanks for the offer but u can keep them think of it as a gift.

30-12-2008, 05:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mechman36 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tasmania Ride: 427 slr7000 Posts: 7	In all seriousness the only safe way is the legal way, buy some proper lowered springs and a set of sports rider (pedders) or simular shocks which have a shorter arm for lowered hight, you will have a smoother and safer ride. Standard shocks bottom out of lowered too much, heating / cutting springs alters their capacity to support the car and you end up with bump steer bottoming out, coil bind etc, also they no longer sit in the spring saddles correctly if cut and can 'flick' out of place. accident waiting to happen, illegal for a damn good reason. also insurance companys will tell you to 'go forth and mutiply' if involved in an accident. if you know what I mean.

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31-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
greenhj not to be trusted Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: melbourne Ride: vz crewman, vs wag, the green one, EH prem soon. Posts: 1,884	lower the front end with a blown small block...thats a start lol.