demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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well ive got a vauxhall combo van, got the plans to start making it into a full custom show van, with more than likely 16s on and lowered 35-40mm i know front wont be a problem but however the back isnt normal springs anyone know if its possible to lower it? thought you guys on here would know best as on my other site(www.cruisecheshire.co.uk) no one knows. also what do you think is best the euro look?? or the full on type k kit etc? cheers ian
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nova_gteuk
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turn the leaf springs upside down
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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quote: Originally posted by nova_gteuk
turn the leaf springs upside down
mate did this on his escort van,
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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did it owrk ok? make it ok to drive?? feel ok etc? cheers
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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ment to say did it work ok**
also will it lower it alot? as dont want it too low if you get me
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flybikeslee
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ride was fine, i've got some pics somewhere ang on.......
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demondriver
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cheers fella
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corsasriboy
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my mate has done this on his vw caddy pickup.
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demondriver
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also do you think its a stupid idea customising a combo van?
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flybikeslee
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1st pic when he got it (wheels where 15s though)
springs flipped with 17s
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demondriver
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was he from preston with a red nova who owned the van?
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Rob E
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Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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doesnt flipping leaf springs completly go against the whole design of leaf springs and the way they work??
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corsasriboy
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Registered: 23rd Mar 07
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nah,not a stupid idea customising the van,go for it!Be different!dont need to spend mega money to make it look pretty cool.lowered,wheels,tidy paintwork.
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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ye well plans are:
full kit(not sure if just to go with a subtle or out of control kit still deciding)
lowered 35-40mm
16s or 17s
tints all round
old boss putting in opening side windows
rear seats
sports seats
elec window kit
full closure alarm
little lip spoiler on top of rear dorrs(but cut in middle so doors will open properly)
boxed off full sound system
2 or 3 monitors in the back with ps2 or something for rear seats
exhaust system
plus few other bits
want it to be fully unique!!
PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK ITS STUPID OR A CRAZY IDEA, ANY IDEAS WELCOME GOOD AND BAD!!
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jimmy 2.1
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Tigra front end on it! Theres a pic of one somewhere, i'll see if i can find it
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demondriver
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cool
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corsasriboy
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dont do a crazy "jap style" kit look at this guys for inspiration ^^^^^^^ absolutely quality car/van/machine!lol
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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anyone know what the crack is with rear bumpers on the van could i fit a normal corsa bumper on the combo?
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Nic Barnes
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sometimes vans are just cool as fuck. dont know why, but i just like them more than cars half the time.
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flybikeslee
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quote: Originally posted by demondriver
was he from preston with a red nova who owned the van?
several novas, land rover, capri, mondeo, list goes on....... how you know him?
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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yes he still got the mk1 red nova? i bought a few bits off him for my old nova. lives in a bungalow dunt he, i was admiring the van when i went to pick up some bumpers, he said i could of had it for 1k but didnt have the cash
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flybikeslee
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quote: Originally posted by demondriver
yes he still got the mk1 red nova? i bought a few bits off him for my old nova. lives in a bungalow dunt he, i was admiring the van when i went to pick up some bumpers, he said i could of had it for 1k but didnt have the cash
hes had about 5 cars since then, nova ended up with a 1.6 which then got driven into a wall, then came the lanny, another red nova which he 2.0 8valved and sold for buttons, a 1.2 nova, a new mondeo and now hes got a capri, and moved house to centre of southport good lad is gra
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demondriver
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Registered: 22nd Nov 07
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ye his name on novaload is big gra, thats what i no him as neway lol
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jimmy 2.1
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quote: Originally posted by muppetsport
sometimes vans are just cool as fuck. dont know why, but i just like them more than cars half the time.
Its a power thing, especially in full size vans! Get out of my way fucker attitude and all that
Wack your engine in a Nova van
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jimmy 2.1
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Some idea's for you to think abaout....
Smooth the side panels out and the rear windows like my van. Do a Tigra front end conversion, buy some wide Euro style wheels, 8x15's or so (mine are for sale ) Paint it Beige with a velvet red roof
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