My 2nd Convertible - New pics with new wheels 19.01.2011

[Faz2kool]

Hi Guys

Thought id put some pics up. Ive finally completed all the repair work, just need to sort out some wheels now. Been looking at them Calibre Vintage which i think im going to go for. Then going to lower the front but not sure how much yet.

My black cab will be up for sale soon.

Let me know what you think:

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After:

[tonybtonyb]

It's getting there the front needs to be alot lower when you get your Calibre Vintage you will need wheel spacers front and back other wise they will sit in the rear arch too much.looks like the last picture your rims look like they are doing just that they need spacers.Will look stunning soon!

[Alex]

it would look better without the tech II kit, needs dechroming though and 15" bbs fitting back on

[johnt0709]

Keep the tech II, dechrome, lower and BBS on it

[//Rocky]

Looks nice with Tech 2 kit, Get some deepdish wheels for it

[/// KAMI]

Keep the tech II, dechrome, lower and BBS on it

+1

[Gert_8]

I notice the driver side window alignment is out Nice car though!

[Faz2kool]

It's not out of line, just caught in the roof when I closed it. I'm after some deep dish wheels, but want 17".

I'm gona go the calibre vintage with stretched tyres.

I need some help lowering the front. How much to lower it by and where to get the springs and shocks. Also how much this would cost me.

If I dechrome, do I need to replace it, or can I just remove it.

[Gortour]

Replace it, paint it, or some people just cover it in black electrical tape.

[Gert_8]

Don't go lower that 30 mm drop all round otherwise ride will be really harsh. I think you can go lower if you go to the expense of buying coilovers with adjustable stops.

[Faz2kool]

I was thinking of 60mm on the front..its too high. The back seems to be low enough. Where's best to buy them, and wats the difference between coilovers and shocks & springs. Difference in price also.

[Faz2kool]

I was thinking of 60mm on the front..its too high. The back seems to be low enough. Where's best to buy them, and wats the difference between coilovers and shocks & springs. Difference in price also.

[Gert_8]

I've recently put on B4 Bilsteins + Eibach springs to improve the ride after it had been on a 60/40 drop. This cost about £300, and good enough for road use. I have read threads on hear with people using coilovers, but to be honest unless you're planning on track days, then the shock and spring set up will be fine. The cost of Coilovers is of course horrendously more than £300 (you might be able to pick up second hand ones in the parts section) but I wouldn't bother. Cabbies were made for cruzing, dude!

[Faz2kool]

Shocks and springs it is, where is the best place to get these from as I don't want used parts.

[Gert_8]

Hi shocks from Euro Car Parts & Cheapest deal for the Eibachs was from a uk company that searching for eibach .co.uk will divert you to. I'll try & get the correct link for you. Price will be £179. Delivered. Good service too.

[Gert_8]

Www.suspensionshop.co.uk

[Faz2kool]

tonybtonyb: Ive ordere my Calibre Vintage wheels today and found a place that will do me 7mm Spacers. Do you reckon these will be ok? Will i need 7mm for both front and back. I think the wheels are ET35 with probably 215/40/17's

[adit]

good work Faz

If I dechrome, do I need to replace it, or can I just remove it.

if you do remove it, you will need to replace it, of course

either replace, or paint it if you must, but don't use black tape

[Alpina99]

Very nice looking car,
Good repairwork as well,

[tonybtonyb]

Hello mate sent you a pm..

[Faz2kool]

Thanks Tony. Ive ordered the 7mm Spacers, if these are no good, then ill go with your recomendation. Have you got any pics of you wheels in the arches

Thanks

[tonybtonyb]

Hi fella i don't think 7mm spacers will clear your front struts.I have not got any close up picture's at the moment, will get some sorted.

[Faz2kool]

Got my new wheels today. quickly tried them on the front without any spacers and they do touch the strut. I reckon i might just get away with the 7mm spacers. Just waiting to receive the spacers on Sat. Will post pics up soon. Fingers crossed these will work.

[andrew320i]

I was thinking of 60mm on the front..its too high.

Ive got 60mm jamex on my vert, looks great and handles really nicely!

[Faz2kool]

Faz2kool wrote:
I was thinking of 60mm on the front..its too high.

Ive got 60mm jamex on my vert, looks great and handles really nicely!

Can you post a pic of it.

[Faz2kool]

Got my new wheels fitted today with 12mm Spacers, also fitted my new rear lights. Let me know what you think:





























Thanks

[Faz2kool]

Can anyone advise where i can get a new rear screen fitted from and how much i would be looking to pay? Anyone local to sheffield if possible.

[MurphyE30]

looking good faz, new wheels suit it well

rear lights look good aswell, are they the ones from Mstyle?

i need a new rear window aswell mine is very misty

[Faz2kool]

I bought the lights of a fellow zoner, cant remember who as bought them ages ago. My rear window is misty but has a rip in it, so id rather replace it.

[MurphyE30]

if you find somewhere to buy a new rear window from, and surely any good upholstery company could have it sewn in?

i am probs going to look for a new one aswell shortly

[Faz2kool]

A local company quoted me over £300.00. way to much

[garymillscab]

Wheels look sweet mate

what width are they?

[MurphyE30]

A local company quoted me over £300.00. way to much

wow that much

could get a whole roof for a few hundred more

[andrew320i]

Nice rims!

[tonybtonyb]

Looking good!!