chrisnorrie Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I bought a rare beast a while ago, a mk1 1300cc 1979 Cavalier. I'm 16 and in the process of sorting it out mainly just so it will go through an mot. Its sat in a field for 20 years so you can guess what its like. Can i get some advice on how to lower it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 All you need to do is swap the springs, the backs are easy to do but the fronts are a tad more tricky. I would get a second opinion and look into getting new ball joints etc. Also be very VERY! careful with the front springs (and the rears too) they're under a lot of tension and have been known to cause serious injury if they fly out, I have even known them smash jaws and stick into walls. Be very careful! and if your not sure check. Whats it like welding wise and structurally underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnorrie Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Its its pretty bad, but not dangerous, ill send pictures in next time im working on it, im replacing sills and rear arches and wings myself. Ive managed to get repair panels. The shocks definitely need replaced anyway since the casings are really badly rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Yeh put some new shockers on it and springs, also try looking for a brake upgrade as standard brakes are quite poor but I suppose if your sticking with that engine they should be okay if serviced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 A 51BHP shuvitt 1256 won't be setting the brakes alight alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnorrie Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 2 hours ago, mantadoc said: A 51BHP shuvitt 1256 won't be setting the brakes alight alright 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's a Cavalier? Yes the car won't cook them but they tend to stick on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hi Chris, you do realise that you have one of the rarest varients of the Cavalier MK 1 / Ascona B / Manta B. As far as it is known there is one two door and one four door 1256cc left, your find has added a third one to this list, which is it, two or four door ? By all means modify it and have fun with it, you have saved it after all, but due to its rarity perhaps limit modifications to reversable ones and keep stored any parts that came off the car, like the interior which is probably unique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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