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Allen Mead
18-04-2005, 12:11 AM
Thought it was about time I posted in here, especially as i have actually been working on the car this weekend.

The task was to fit the new suspension struts and steering arms and new brakes.

As it turned out, I only completed one side as it looks like the springs and dampers are forest spec as it raised the car by about 2 inches!!!.

Anyway, here's some pics;

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0194.jpg
Close up of steering arm joint to rack - you can see the bolt isn't done up properly, it can't be as it needs a spacer.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0195.jpg
As above.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0196.jpg
Gratuitous engine shot.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0197.jpg
New brakes and strut fitted, jesus, Is that high!

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0198.jpg
Close up.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0199.jpg
General suspension shot.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0200.jpg
General suspension shot.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0201.jpg
General suspension shot.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0202.jpg
Standard side.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0203.jpg
Close up of standard ride height.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0204.jpg
General side shot on the modified side.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0205.jpg
General side shot on the modified side.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0206.jpg
Close up of suspension.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0207.jpg
Wheel off.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0208.jpg
Wheel off.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0209.jpg
General suspension shot.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0210.jpg
Steering arm.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_0211.jpg
New brake line made by yours truly.
Kris
18-04-2005, 03:32 AM
Looking superb Meady ,didnt relise that the caliper gets moved to the back with the conversion ?.
Allen Mead
18-04-2005, 10:40 AM
It's the suspension legs that move the caliper to the rear.
Orange Peel
18-04-2005, 10:46 AM
Very nice indeed Allen :)

Is it sitting a bit high?
Allen Mead
18-04-2005, 11:13 AM
Yeah, just abit. The springs that are on it are the same length but a lot thicker, so the care doeen't settle it'll stay raised like that as the struts and springs are for the forest.
_SBD16v
18-04-2005, 01:06 PM
porn ;)
Spankee
10-05-2005, 06:19 PM
OMG think am needing to sit down..its out in the sunshine......... :D progress on car looks good mate loving the big brakes i see you have had the rear body work sorted ie door strip.... ;)
Allen Mead
10-05-2005, 08:11 PM
Yo dude, yeah, it's been great :cool:
Sipo
10-05-2005, 08:17 PM
Oooooh i do love the look of those front brakes! Are they twin discs too?
Allen Mead
10-05-2005, 08:34 PM
Do you mean are they vented? If so, then yes they are.
Tom
11-05-2005, 12:10 AM
looks good matey :D

What size discs are those ?
Allen Mead
11-05-2005, 06:59 PM
looks good matey :D

What size discs are those ?

Cheers dude! The rotors are 335mm
ehoulton
11-05-2005, 10:26 PM
good stuff Allen... your car looks great.
Kris
12-05-2005, 02:11 AM
I love your mk2 Meady
Tony K
12-05-2005, 08:47 AM
Alloys look pukka, what brand and size are they?
Kris
12-05-2005, 02:17 PM
Dare RLS i think 17"
Tom
12-05-2005, 09:44 PM
Cheers dude! The rotors are 335mm
Wow ! I could do with brakes like that, my 284s are looking very lost behind my new alloys LOL, they still do the job very well tho
250champion
12-05-2005, 09:51 PM
i love them brakes
Allen Mead
12-05-2005, 10:30 PM
Cheers for the comments guys, yep, the wheels are Dare RLS 17's They will be forsale soon as I will be getting some Compomotive MO's as I'm not keen on running spacers for caliper clearance.
Kris
12-05-2005, 10:58 PM
Ahh so uncle Steve gave in then did he Meady ?
Allen Mead
19-05-2005, 07:50 PM
Ahh so uncle Steve gave in then did he Meady ?

Yeh :D
_Steven_
19-05-2005, 09:59 PM
No.. he's having to make do with MO's...
Allen Mead
19-05-2005, 10:42 PM
Dirty....
ehoulton
19-05-2005, 10:54 PM
Why is it you two always end up picking on each other??? :D
Kris
20-05-2005, 03:30 AM
Why is it you two always end up picking on each other??? :D


Its a deep seeded love for each other that they dare not admit :o










Or they just like taking the wee out of each other :)