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Old 11-09-2013, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rsmark86
But if your engine is flat now, by raising the gearbox it won't be with the box raised?

Something to think about, also a 3" system will be that low too so speed bumps are never going to work for that car.

Sorry if I'm being a pain but you might do all that work and it's no better than it is now and cause other issues?

If your going to raise the box you would " benifit " from raising the running gear and keeping it square in the bay

Really I'm just saying I've seen stuff lower than yours and if it goes on a trailor it's not as bad as you think, I have too piss about to get most of mine on trailors and I don't have issues?
The main reason i want to raise the gearbox a little is because its been mounted abit to low which then makes the custom made driveshaft about 3/4" too long. So by raising the box an inch that will solve the problem i have with the driveshaft. Thanks for help anyway. My series one had alot less clearence than this one.
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Makes sense now mate, you want the driveshafts to sit 100%
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Originally Posted by rsmark86
Makes sense now mate, you want the driveshafts to sit 100%
That's it. In the end of the day gary's (crazycages) work is spot on so for a shaft to be to long just isn't right.
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Send me the shaft mate and ill have a look at it
Old 11-09-2013, 05:32 PM
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Definitely! Something's not right try how you said. See if it makes a difference
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Originally Posted by rsmark86
P.s I've seen s2's with around 4.5" or even less between the ground and the gearbox cradle
Remember if its a speed bump across the road the box will raise as the wheels roll over the speed bump

Only problem you will have is getting over the small ones in the middle of the road, with low rst's always have to slow down and put one wheel over them
Only thing to worry about is the travel of the suspension. That said it doesn't often take full impact on everyday driving
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Originally Posted by crazycage
Send me the shaft mate and ill have a look at it
Cars going to a mates to get exhaust done and he's going to raise the mount. If i still have a problem i'll pm you. Thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by crazycage
Send me the shaft mate and ill have a look at it

good offer that

this car will be sweet when finished, you will have to join us on the york race way thrash next year
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It will happen!!
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Originally Posted by SBT83
It will happen!!
i hope so........

plenty of rst boys to get involved with big spec or nice modified cars

crazycage
rst project
stu collins
s1 tom
rob tt
gadget
creator
karlos g
studabear
you
me
my mate
simsytall
nigel b

and the guys karlos is building cars for and all the cossie and new and old skool boys, could be a great crack if it comes off
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Originally Posted by rsmark86

good offer that

this car will be sweet when finished, you will have to join us on the york race way thrash next year
I'll def be there i'll have it running within a month
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Originally Posted by rsmark86

i hope so........

plenty of rst boys to get involved with big spec or nice modified cars

crazycage
rst project
stu collins
s1 tom
rob tt
gadget
creator
karlos g
studabear
you
me
my mate
simsytall
nigel b

and the guys karlos is building cars for and all the cossie and new and old skool boys, could be a great crack if it comes off
Ben at performance ford is on the job with getting tuner battles sorted. And Sinbad's all up for helping out too. So should be a good day. Really want an old skool new skool shoot out lol. Would be awesome
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