Looks great mate.
It just needs a set of Casero wheels or Speedlines :up:
It just needs a set of Casero wheels or Speedlines :up:
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Jazzing up the Combo van.
- Thread starter Mr R.
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Sunglasses_Ron
ClioSport Admin
Next time you're bored you can take me shopping at Lakeside :wink::up:
Thought i would up date this, i haven't had much time so its taken a while to do any work on the van. First of all it needed a service, brake fluid change, the rear brakes adjusting and on the last MOT it was said that there was play in the O/S ball joint.
Oh i also had a N/S leaking driveshaft oil seal even though id replaced both of them with gen Vauxhall items when i fitted another engine in 2015.
First job was to replace the leaking seal and while i was there i thought id remove the wish bone to inspect (id replaced both in 2013)
IMG-20161231-WA0004 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Drive shaft out.
IMG-20161231-WA0008 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Old leaking seal removed.
IMG-20161231-WA0010 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
With that all done i cracked on and gave it a service.
20161231_153931 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
All filters where replaced
20161231_153847 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Yesterday i set about fitting the coilovers, the most exciting part of the job....😂
All went with ease, jacked up and ready.
20170102_121402 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170102_131311 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
New GAZ units in and adjusted to a mid way position for no just to how low they sit.
20170102_143245 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Back on its wheels. Its hanging, i know it needs a bloody good wash and polish.
20170102_154151 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Today i lowered it a bit more, i still have another 10mm or so adjustment. I also set the damping to one full turn from soft (i think they have 3 1/2 turns from + to -) Drives fine, maybe a little bit firm when i change the wheels over to the 15" with the lower profile tyres.
20170103_144531 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Oh i also had a N/S leaking driveshaft oil seal even though id replaced both of them with gen Vauxhall items when i fitted another engine in 2015.
First job was to replace the leaking seal and while i was there i thought id remove the wish bone to inspect (id replaced both in 2013)
Drive shaft out.
Old leaking seal removed.
With that all done i cracked on and gave it a service.
All filters where replaced
Yesterday i set about fitting the coilovers, the most exciting part of the job....😂
All went with ease, jacked up and ready.
New GAZ units in and adjusted to a mid way position for no just to how low they sit.
Back on its wheels. Its hanging, i know it needs a bloody good wash and polish.
Today i lowered it a bit more, i still have another 10mm or so adjustment. I also set the damping to one full turn from soft (i think they have 3 1/2 turns from + to -) Drives fine, maybe a little bit firm when i change the wheels over to the 15" with the lower profile tyres.
Another from today after i had lowered it another 10mm, cant go any lower as the tyres are starting to rub the inner arches...
It will look lots better on the bigger wheels with skinnier tyre's, i will try and get the van washed and the other set of wheels fitted over the weekend. :smiley:
20170104_160246 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
It will look lots better on the bigger wheels with skinnier tyre's, i will try and get the van washed and the other set of wheels fitted over the weekend. :smiley:
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I look forward to the weekend pics.
Its hard to tell with the van as it is atm.
Its hard to tell with the van as it is atm.
Thanks mate, I'll see how the weather is but it's in desperate need of a clean.
Can't afford to go any lower. [emoji41]
I don't really carry anything in the back of the van mate, I collect my valeting bits when I want to clean the car's and my tool's if I want to do some work on any of them.Lol, do your tools rattle a lot now?
I bet it sounds like a f4r on cold start in the back of that van
(I rent a garage to keep my stuff in which isn't near my house)
Day to day the van is empty, it gets used to go back and forward to work. [emoji2]
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Sitting low in that last pic Scott.
I say, clean, banded steels, refresh plastics, done.
I say, clean, banded steels, refresh plastics, done.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Still think that Royal Mail van looks epic. This should be that!!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I like the sound of that :up:
its rad ! cant wait to see what else you do
My sons tell me it looks sick, they are 12 and 13 though. [emoji23]its rad ! cant wait to see what else you do
I won't be doing much more bud, I'll get the other wheels fitted tomorrow and give it a wash.
Wouldn't mind a better pair of front seats if a pair come up cheap enough. [emoji2]
c4pob
ClioSport Club Member
A terrible one
Thanks mate for the link.
I need seats out of a Corsa C, but something like the ones you posted would be perfect. [emoji2]
c4pob
ClioSport Club Member
A terrible one
Full leather!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232174378050
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232174378050
That's not a bad thing mate. 😂
Evo 5 RS
lol do this
Yesterday i wanted to fix the leaking coolant id been having. It wasn't much but every month id have to top it up a little bit. 😧
Id had a look and could see traces of coolant around the thermostat housing, so off to Vauxhall i went and ordered a new gasket and a thermostat while i was there.
I also ordered new stainless steel hoes clips to replace the manky ones.
20170107_145313 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170107_144352 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
New stat on the left.
20170107_150243 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Another little job done.
Today i fitted my 15" steel wheels and lowered the front as low as it will go...:tongueclosed:
While it was jacked up i had a look to see if the new gearbox drive shaft seal had fixed the leak i had, all seems to good so far. :up:
20170108_153712 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170108_153723 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Went to my garage and fitted the wheels, the one's i have fitted to the rear have had a coat of wax oil on the insides and a coat of Carpro Dlux. The pair fitted to the fronts have had nothing, they are hanging and in need of a clean and seal which i will try and do tomorrow. :smiley:
Pair of wheels fitted to the front, rocking new P6000. :up:
20170108_153153 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170108_153218 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Rears fitted, i need a new set of wheel bolts and maybe some kind of center cap?
20170108_151859 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Its made quite a bit of difference to the ride fitting the lower profile tyre's, first thoughts are that they feel better/have more grip than the winter tyre's ive been running for years.
I need another visit to GAZ to sort out the rear springs and shocks, having a stiff front shows up how soft the rear is.
20170108_160529 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Id had a look and could see traces of coolant around the thermostat housing, so off to Vauxhall i went and ordered a new gasket and a thermostat while i was there.
I also ordered new stainless steel hoes clips to replace the manky ones.
New stat on the left.
Another little job done.
Today i fitted my 15" steel wheels and lowered the front as low as it will go...:tongueclosed:
While it was jacked up i had a look to see if the new gearbox drive shaft seal had fixed the leak i had, all seems to good so far. :up:
Went to my garage and fitted the wheels, the one's i have fitted to the rear have had a coat of wax oil on the insides and a coat of Carpro Dlux. The pair fitted to the fronts have had nothing, they are hanging and in need of a clean and seal which i will try and do tomorrow. :smiley:
Pair of wheels fitted to the front, rocking new P6000. :up:
Rears fitted, i need a new set of wheel bolts and maybe some kind of center cap?
Its made quite a bit of difference to the ride fitting the lower profile tyre's, first thoughts are that they feel better/have more grip than the winter tyre's ive been running for years.
I need another visit to GAZ to sort out the rear springs and shocks, having a stiff front shows up how soft the rear is.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I do like this and where this is going!
Thank you mate. I asked Tania to come outside and have a look at the van (i was over the moon how low it looked) She said that i was a dick for lowering it so much and how the hell was i going to be able to carry anything in it now. Im a stupid fcuk and should grow up....😞
She wanted to kick me in the teeth..... 😂😂
I told her i was going to lower her S60 if she didn't shut the fook up.... :tongueout:
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Haha, sounds like a typical wife comment! They just don't understand!
Oh and I believe that regarding the lowering of the volvo, if you could, you would!!
Oh and I believe that regarding the lowering of the volvo, if you could, you would!!
haha.... its nice to own 1 car that's a comfy ride.
c4pob
ClioSport Club Member
A terrible one
Genuinely laughed at this. Other halves just don't get it!
Did you get the Mrs a front door for xmas?
Don't be silly, just the letter box.
Post the penis? My Mrs loves it too.
Renault Clio 16v
Just read this. I've also got a combo dti but a crew van on a 54 plate. It's already got 280mm brakes and rear discs too. Didn't know they also come with drums at the rear
Your one will be the extra load one then mate, I'll still be keeping my drums at the rear.
Next weekend I will try and get the new set up fitted to the fronts as my current pads are getting low. [emoji2]
At last, yesterday i managed to get the van washed. :smile:
20170109_134147 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Star wars dust caps...😂
20170109_145257 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
It's not going any lower on the front as the tyre's rub when turning. 😧
20170109_154032 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170109_154149 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
And from this morning when i got to work.
20170110_053912 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170110_053853 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
On the way home tonight i stopped off at elite wheels and tyres to get the tracking checked/adjusted and as i suspected it was miles out another thing that needs sorting is the camber.
The camber is 1.5 deg on the passengers side but 2 deg on the drivers, this will explane why the inner edges of my tyres have been getting worn out, im going to order some camber bolts, get them fitted and pop it back so they can set the cambers to 1 deg.
Star wars dust caps...😂
It's not going any lower on the front as the tyre's rub when turning. 😧
And from this morning when i got to work.
On the way home tonight i stopped off at elite wheels and tyres to get the tracking checked/adjusted and as i suspected it was miles out another thing that needs sorting is the camber.
The camber is 1.5 deg on the passengers side but 2 deg on the drivers, this will explane why the inner edges of my tyres have been getting worn out, im going to order some camber bolts, get them fitted and pop it back so they can set the cambers to 1 deg.
I was after another P6000 tyre as a spare, i had a look on ebay and these turned up. They was listed as used and one with 8mm and the other with 7mm of tread. When i looked at the listing i saw that the one listed as the 8mm was infact a new tyre!
Both bought on a BIN for a grand total of £47.50 delivered.
I needed a 15" tyre as a spare so i will use the 7mm one and keep the new tyre in my garage. :smiley:
20170113_171008 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170113_171016 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Next i wanted some kind of center cap to cover the hub nuts, i was cool with how the wheels looked but they did look like someone had nicked my hub caps....😂
After a bit of a search on google i wanted the center caps from a Nova, wasn't to sure if they would fit.
I found a set on Ebay for a BIN of £24 posted so i took a chance and bought them.
20170112_192628 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170112_192710 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Ive tried them on and they fit my wheels.... They need a clean and then i can seal them with C5 tomorrow.
A couple more picts from today at work, im in talks with GAZ about making lowering springs for the rear, with nothing in the back of the van it could do with coming down another 20 mm.
20170113_111310 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
20170113_111010 by Scott Raven, on Flickr
Both bought on a BIN for a grand total of £47.50 delivered.
I needed a 15" tyre as a spare so i will use the 7mm one and keep the new tyre in my garage. :smiley:
Next i wanted some kind of center cap to cover the hub nuts, i was cool with how the wheels looked but they did look like someone had nicked my hub caps....😂
After a bit of a search on google i wanted the center caps from a Nova, wasn't to sure if they would fit.
I found a set on Ebay for a BIN of £24 posted so i took a chance and bought them.
Ive tried them on and they fit my wheels....
They need a clean and then i can seal them with C5 tomorrow.A couple more picts from today at work, im in talks with GAZ about making lowering springs for the rear, with nothing in the back of the van it could do with coming down another 20 mm.
