shooie811 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Cheers lads itll be at billing matetouch wood lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novasportc550 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Love this car, looks great. If I owned it the only thing I would do is put mint bumpers on it, just my preference tho, but still a great looking car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Treated it to a stainless steel system sounds mint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s11nmg Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The wheels look class what size are they and what offset are they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 There 15inch 8j not sure of the offset al need to pop a wheel off an see if its stamped on the back somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Not much of an update just thought id share some of the daft wee bits ive added put the orginal mudflap back with a handful of cable tiesaccelarator pedaldid this when i was bored one day still got these to fit new number plate wasnt sure about these but i think they suit it the bonnets goosed anyway so why not empty shotgun shells for stud covers everybody loves a sticker picked up some nice black carpets for it aswell this is the best thing if bought by far a drink holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Cool drinks holster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Cool drinks holster From poundland best of gear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona206t Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 really love this car,its a rare beast. just wondering what exhaust system did you put on it? I think id quite fancy it for my own cavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 really love this car,its a rare beast. just wondering what exhaust system did you put on it?I think id quite fancy it for my own cavy. i got it made up from a place local to me mate full stainless system he charged me 350 which is a good deal id say and sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Time for an update on here finally fitted the carpets makes so much quiter and look at that floor after I removed the sound deadening it's mint !! just a few bits of minor surface rust so treated before putting the carpets in Edited May 29, 2015 by shooie811 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This just gets better and better! Q? How did this car get so rusty in appearance, when its so strong and mint in all the right places..... Favourite car on here tbh! Im sure peoples reactions are priceless, Sticker Quotes ive seen. Rust is lighter than carbon fibre! I missed out on zeebart. I may be rusty but im in front of you. Keep em post coming, more pics of whole car, get her in a mag! Retrocars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It got parked up in an open fronted shed in 1984 then didn't move til last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Sorted the banging out on the front traced it to these angle grinder soon fixed it On the rear the arms were hitting the the chassis rail so I altered the bend on them lots of clearance now Edited June 1, 2015 by shooie811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Also got the tunes blasting back in her after all those years of silence Edited June 1, 2015 by shooie811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Some pics from Crail getting my trophey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 New centre caps and wheel studs new plates and spoiler fitted front spoiler [/url[url=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/chrisyturbo0391/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/0780BC93-ABC2-47DF-91C3-56A1ED2012DD_zpshrppwkwa.jpg.html] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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®evo03 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Nice pics, progressing nicely. Not a complaint at all, Im all for modifying etc etc. Understand why you bent rear arms, but surely this moved the rear axle forward, just incase it damages your torque tube, in future maybe? You could add the adjustment fitting, like some add to the panrod. You could add this to the front of arms, and keep your bends at the rear. I have some ideas to modify rear spring holding area on chassis, therefore, car would run even lower, also a few mm here and there up front along with strengthing sections, and shortened bumpstops. But havnt tried any of these yet! Trial and error. Also on lowered cavs, asc, and mantas the passanger side wheel will stick out further due to standard panrod. Any plans for upgrading the donkey? Think this is my next move a rat project, as i hate, polishing, etc etc. Getting a rusty manta isnt a problem, its getting one that is solid is the problem? Edited June 1, 2015 by brady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 The rear arms mounting points are in the exact same place its cut bent lengthend then welded the pics aren't that good so the axle hasn't moved at all I have got an adjustable panhard rod on it the axle was a mile out when I dropped it lol . On the front I can't go any lower unless I cut the chassis legs its out the tops of the wishbones that hit against them the height its at the now is about as low as I can take it and still be drivable lol I'll find a way though I want it even lower haha Was looking a 3.0 24 valves don't know what's involved in converting it though ? It's great mate u arrive at a show and every one else is spending hours making there's cars shiny and I just lock it up and walk away job done the amount of attention it gets is unreal total Vauxhall are suppose to be doing a cover on it shortly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougs Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Dont know how i missed this thread! Love the car mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 3.0 24v motor will certainly lower it at the front Chris. You'll need a skateboard under the sump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 This Cavalier just gets better and better, those speaker pods are really well made, top work !! As for an engine upgrade the straight six is not the best option, there are other Vauxhall 'lumps' that give out around the same power with weighing the same as a boat anchor!! If you could find a scrap V6 Omega manual that would yeiid most of the parts needed to have 200+ bhp, nowhere near as much weight, engines sits further back than a CIH and with the right exhuast they sound epic !! I do remember seeing in a recent edition of Practical Classic a picture of an old Skoda, the owners had preserved the 'rat look' by laqouring over the rust and fading paint to stop it deteriorating any further. I Do like your prize, both of them and you got a trophy for your mantle piece, just gotta avoid the other half discovering you enjoying your prizes !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Try this for inspiration, been trying for ages to find info on this car, dont even know where it is, its quick, slidly, maybe due to cheap tyres, and sounds well. Wonder is it a locked welded diff? Maybe boost helps, and gearing. looks very nice in red, sick of white rep 400s. C20let, shown in second video link!, I know its a LET and not budget power, maybe saab turbo is an option. Edited June 2, 2015 by brady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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