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PS can I pwetty pwease have that left hand door mirror?

Oh so you're one of these guys?

:o

I don't get it, are you trying to use the replace the indicators with the LEDs strips? If so, Reed is right. You can also buy flasher cans to suit LED indicators, they are pretty common on motorbikes and should solve the problem, and will save you the hassle of trying to figure out what resistor to use.

yes!

^I always watch the ads, I get excited when we get new ones.

Just cut the wheel arches off, they'll fit :cool: lawwwl

Those Rota Grid-V wheels are soon to come out in 15x9 -15 according to Mr Rota...

This really blows :(

Okay so I did some research into this rear Commodore shock situation, here's what I discovered: -VB to VS SEDANS can all use the rear same shock. -VB-VS WAGON rear shocks are longer than VB-VS SEDAN rear shocks. -VB-VS models that have a "Rear Beam Axle" have shocks that are way longer than models without the beam axle(I have no idea what a beam axle is) -The bottom mounting hole varies in diameter between wagon, sedan and beam axle models. The standard VB-VS commodore sedan rear shock had the same diameter mounting hole as the KE70 rear shock, where there was just a rubber bush for the mount. All other VB-VS shocks had a metal bush thingy inside the rubber bush, and were thus too smaller diameter. Here are the dimensions: -KE70 rear shock: extended: ~560mm compressed: ~360mm -VB-VS (NON BEAM AXLE): extended: ~500mm compressed: ~300mm -VB-VS wagon: extended: ~530mm compressed: ~325mm -All other VB-VS varients: Longer than standard KE70 rear shocks. -I didn't get a chance to measure the Commodore FE or FE2 (or whatever the Commodore lowered suspension is called) shocks, but these will definitely be shorter. Here is a pic of the VB-VS SEDAN (NON BEAM AXLE) rear shock against a standard KE70 rear shock(red is VB-VS, black is KE70: And here is probably half the VB-VS rear shock options, these are all different part numbers, different lengths etc So in conclusion, if you want VB-VS commodore rear shocks, make sure you get the right ones as there are so many different part numbers and they can be quite different in dimensions. VB-VS sedan in standard or FE/FE2/whatever it's called would be best for a lowered KE70/AE86. But definitely take a tape measure if you got suspension shopping haha. EDIT: I couldn't find any 'lowered' shocks to suit VB-VS sedans in stock, but it would probably be the best budget shock to get, the dimensions would be very suitable I'd say.

I just did a bit of googling, it's not a VS commodore it's a VL commodore that people use the rear shock from. So I'll edit that in my other post.

If you have money: Rear: Bilstein, Koni, KYB AGX, TRD. I think people usually go for the rear shocks from a VL Commodore or the rear shocks from a Camaro, I don't know part numbers though. Front: Nothing worthwhile fits, unless you get some different struts(AE86, XT130) then you have options of Koni, TRD etc. And if you convert to coilovers, which is pretty much the only way to get a shorter shock, you can use ST185, ST184, SW20, AE92 etc from Bilstein, Koni, KYB AGX, TRD etc. If you don't have money: Rear: Any budget shock from Repco, Supercheap etc for the rear of a VL Commodore. Or wait for second hand shocks to pop up. Front: You need money. If you're a goose: Rear: Front shocks from a Suzuki Sierra. Front: You still need money.

I'm not sure if you've realised, but your wheels might just be the slightest bit too wide :hmm: lol

Hello?

Will need wide wheels pronto

Those 15x8 -10 Volk Artisans for sale at the moment..

Whaaaat? :o

I live in Brisbane, and I like corollas! :wave:

lol. Yeah I know it would be illegal, and plus if I were to even slightly nudge a barrier or something in a carpark without bumpers I would end up with the biggest dint. But I still like the look or KE70/AE71s without bumpers. Back on topic: did you finish your new grille?

I get a funky vibration when I'm cruising in 4th at about 60, I think it's a 'crappy old car' thing.

Currently revising these, will update this soon.

For some reason there are two threads, can one of the mods delete this one? Hey RC, So I bought a new coilover kit from T3. They're all new and shiny, and I want them to stay that way, plus keep dust and crap away from the dampers. So I made these: I know coilover covers can be bought, but I couldn't find any in the right size, and most of them were pretty pricey anyway. These cost me $18 each to make, and here's what I used to make them: 1 x meters of the heaviest canvas I could find (bought too much) 1 x meters of Velco strips 2 x meters of cord(more would have been better) And here's what I used to make them: 1 x fabric scissors 1 x ruler/tape measure 1 x marker 1 x sewing machine 10000 x pins Method: Measure the maximum length of the spring + upper spring seat + threaded sleeve, ie. when the coilover is fully extended, then add 3 inches or so for hems and draw strings. Then mark this length onto the canvas. Roll the spring across the canvas one revolution, as to find the circumference of the spring, marking the start point and end point on the canvas. Then add the width of the Velcro, plus a couple of inches to allow for hems and the canvas to bunch up when the spring compresses, to the circumference. Then mark this width onto the canvas. Then cut the marked rectangles out of the canvas, one for each coilover. You should end up with this: Now hem the edges: Now fold the top edge over with the cord inside, as to make a draw string. Pin it and sew it: Then sew the Velcro up the edge of the canvas, but on opposite sides of the canvas so the Velcro strips meet up when when you wrap the cover around the spring: Now you should be finished, and it should look like this: Super, now you won't get any dirt, rocks or poo in your coilovers. Plus they won't get scratched or fade and your possibly super expensive dampers will be protected.

Deleting bumper indicators would be cool! Then the front bumper could be removed, I've always liked the look of E7s with no bumper for some reason. I might have a look today and see how hard it would be to swap it all around.