marklawton
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much better. personally i would go alot lower but thats just me. lol
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Danny W
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yeah lol im going to wind the front down another 10-20mm and leave it at that i think.
i've had a look about round the usual routes and i've only got about 30mm clearance on some of the speedbumps an stuff as it is so dont want to go too low & run into problems, but im happy so far .. had a bit of trouble with the rear wheels locking up so i do need to adjust the spring
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Anthony
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Looks alot better mate, has it stiffened the rear up enough for you? its a shame about the bias adjuster, easy job though. im glad your happy with them.
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Pete_vxl
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For a 5 door it is very nice, good job!
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Danny W
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jonesy_sri: yes mate, sits perfect now .. no more bounce from the back end lol still comfortable too
i've just done the bias adjuster aswell, ten min job like you said 
Thanks again mate
Pete: thanks mate
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maberz
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looks good buddy! u sellin the wheels?
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Danny W
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quote:
Originally posted by maberz
looks good buddy! u sellin the wheels?
cheers dude, i might be if i get this other set of wheels, should know within next couple of weeks. if they go up for sale i'll pm you over on SL mate.
[Edited on 16-10-2008 by Danny W]
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maberz
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cheers buddy! im after a set exactly same 
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Chris F
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Lower more, u will love it!
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Danny W
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haha yeah would look good but i dont wanna be catching anything tbh lol needs to be practical for work
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Shauny b
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Let me know if your going to sell them matey
Cars looking great again, lowered
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Danny W
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yep will do, i wont know for a couple of weeks tho. depends on other wheels.
Cheers again Shauny B
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Danny W
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its looking doubtfull that i'd get the other wheels now so think my sxi's are staying. cleaned the car this morning so took a quick photo while out & about
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danward
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Just outside Easton Maudit?
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Danny W
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nearly, back road from stanwick joins onto the rushden/higham bypass
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danward
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Ah I know where you mean, they look very similar! Good pic. 
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Danny W
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yeah, must admit they do look v similar. Cheers Dan
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Danny W
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small update:
tried to wind the front coilovers down a bit tonight but realised im right on the limit lol cant wind down any more as the tyre will touch the coil, i'll either have to re adjust the camber or get some spacers to sort this.
also my exhaust keeps knocking the rear beam so im on the look out for a set of stiffer/smaller rubber mounts, i've heard powerflex do these?
i could also do with a new bonnet & offside front wing as mine are a bit tatty.
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Charlton
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yeah power flex bushes are a bit tougher
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Danny W
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nice one, cheers charlton i'll be ordering a set of the powerflex's then.
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Danny W
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I bought & fitted the powerflex exhaust rubbers they are much stiffer so have cured the exhaust problem. I did re adjust camber and wind the coilovers down a bit more .. only problem was it felt like i was driving on ice  the front end felt stupidly light .. i soon put it back to how i previously had it set up.
i have ordered some 3mm wheel spacers which should in theory give me enough clearance to go lower without the above problems.
oh yeah i re-fitted the front mudflaps to help keep the car cleaner over winter too.
for those interested (M Sutton)
Beetle update:
both passenger & drivers side sills have been welded, new running boards are on order, new carpet, parcel shelf, door cards, steering wheel, badges & chrome trim Have also been bought.
New bumpers are fitted, all the electrics have been re-wired, new brakes & light clusters.
Still a lot more work to do but it's getting there, doesn't miss a beat either considering its 30 odd years old and is a daily driver, its doing well
pics:
[Edited on 19-11-2008 by Danny W]
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M Sutton
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Looking good dude!
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny W
I did re adjust camber and wind the coilovers down a bit more .. only problem was it felt like i was driving on ice the front end felt stupidly light .. i soon put it back to how i previously had it set up.
would of needed to set the tracking too if you lowered it more
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Danny W
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ah .. thats something i didn't do lol ...Doh. It did pull to the left quite a bit too so i soon wound it back up etc.
i shall have to see how it is with the 3mm spacers & get it in the garage for tracking etc. cheers Ste
M Sutton cheers Dude
[Edited on 12-12-2008 by Danny W]
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Danny W
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Updates:
Gave the car a clean and wax the other morning
I also have a few ideas/plans this winter one of them being new wheels which will be going on in the new year. The idea is to refurb & rebuild them over the winter months.
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