Bling

That's why I asked, I figured they banned tools people can maim themselves with.

I have a grinder, cover my entry fee and i'll come chop it out for you (I don't lend tools like that, once bitten twice shy). Just find out first if they will let us in with said grinder, as ain't no one got time to drive there and be denied access with it. Reason I thought they might not allow it, is that it's not hard to chop off body parts and bring down a whole lot of paperwork for PAP. I have a small recip saw too, but probably not decent enough blade to cut a crossmember out currently.

That's quite a span! External or internal wall?

Will they actually let you take one in?

Looking good! What sort of time frame have they given you for the 'reno'? I especially like the blocklayers PPE.

Jesus! That would take a shit load of force to do that damage!! Refund time.

Looking good man, a bit more involved than you first imagined?

Get in line eh.

Looks pretty bad inside, so could just be a matter of time before it splits somewhere else?

Lookin hawt. I got my Corolla boot seal from ParaRubber Blenheim Rd, if that's any help.

Phwoar, so red and shiney!

Pretty sure I can make 1st Saturday, 3rd, not so much. Do you need any tools bringing along?

I feel like there should be at least a dozen progress photos between those two. Post em up!

In regards to the clunking, are you sure the piston rod nuts are all the way home? I've had it before where the piston hadn't locked into the top hat correctly and so the piston was turning when I thought it was locked in place. Meant clunky noises. Popped the nuts off, and realigned the piston rod into the top hat (it had a cut out, hadn't noticed it at first), this locked the piston and allowed it to be properly tightened. You've likely already got that sorted, but just thought i'd mention it in case. Or your setup may not be the same. I'd just check by tightening it and checking the piston isn't turning.

Got any tech questions? Spam thread is that way ->

HAH! I just came to post that. Nice work man, I can't even keep up with the updates, let alone that work rate!

No can do tomorrow, will PM.

I'm probably a bit late to the party then. Only just unpacked down here. Keen to try catch up at some stage, Sunday might be easiest? Will pm you my cell if that's cool, in case deets aren't updated in here as to going onwas looking to detour through Wanaka if things were heading that way.

How far are you based from Lake Hayes?

Impressive build!

Yeah in many cases the suspension on super low cars is setup for looks, so performance isn't the main priority. With the likes of weld on sleeves, the springs used are much smaller diameter, so they can sit much lower than factory perches. 30mm of extra spring length will always be good. If I was going super low, i'd go weld on stuff for sure, you can set it up exactly how you want. Using factory perches does limit you quite a bit in comparison. From the photo, it looks like you could even get more than 30mm lower if you went aftermarket weld on sleeve option? Just my opinion though.

Paint it black

That's all good then, should be able to come for a squiz before I go back to work. Will see how house chores go here.

Got a water heater location sussed? (chuck a pic up) Good idea to have a bunch of timber in the wall for fixing for that. 200mm wide by 1m or so, to allow for the height to be adjusted to suit, water heater will be 600mm high roughly. Pics look good when clicked, a lot of work involved eh!

Keen if I can kick some tyres.