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Old 03-14-2014, 11:44 AM
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I have a factory type set of springs and do not know why it is so high...
Old 03-14-2014, 05:08 PM
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I have a factory type set of springs and do not know why it is so high...
I see alot of that, mine included, and it's all stock. One thing that will help the look is a short spoiler under the front end of the car. I made mine out of conveyor belt material so it would flex if I hit something, but stay ridgid while drving. Check the photo in my web link.

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Originally Posted by buba6
I have a factory type set of springs and do not know why it is so high...


Did you do final torque on front suspension with the weight of the car on the springs, or before the body went back on?
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Originally Posted by buba6
I have a factory type set of springs and do not know why it is so high...
Another thing, check the ride height in the rear on both sides at the fender opening. It may be that you only need to adjust the rear spring a bit to even it out. It looks like you have a lot of caster in the left rear wheel, that's why I thought of it.

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I had the car laser checked and it proved the geometry of the suspension to be ok. If there is a problem, it is with the spring leanght, it could be that my rear is lowered...
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Finally, after almost 3 years and a lot packadges shipped from USA to Poland, she is ready!!!


Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that even the same car?!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!

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This thread should be marked "epic".
Old 03-15-2014, 04:41 AM
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thanks
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This is just downright amazing
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it looks great! but is it bad that I was hoping to see it repainted two-tone again?
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lower that front and it will be perfect.
I just read this whole thread. I can't believe what you took on with the additional struggles of getting parts over there. I started out thinking that it would never get done when I saw the condition it was in.
I am so impressed.
Enjoy. That car would get looks over here. I can't imagine what it will be like over there.
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I promissed some interior photos, so here they are:











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And engine bay:

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You MUST have one of the nicest and coolest cars in Poland!

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Looks fantastic! Great job. I'm really liking the red rocker panels - nice touch.
Old 03-18-2014, 04:23 PM
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I, too, thought you were NUTS
when I saw that BASKET CASE
show up in your country.
THE INTERIOR is silly (=good, really good).
Not to mention all your work.
You make yourself proud.
NOW go drive it like you stole it.



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