| Author | Message | ||
     Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2018 |
Im thinking of dropping mine down a few inces. Thoughts/comments/concerns? Thanks | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 921 Registered: 2-2013 |
Well you will need to remove all four springs and then have them reset.Then you need to get the front wheel aligned. Also, depending on how low you are going the front tyres may hit the top of the wheel arch. Should me fine if you are only driving in the city but if you live on a dirt road be prepared for a hole in the engine sump or transmission sump. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2906 Registered: 4-2003 |
Glen, Personally, I do not think this is a good idea as the front and rear suspension geometry are most likely to be adversely affected especially the rear suspension rear drive shaft alignment. From memory, the rear drive shafts run horizontal to the ground when the car is moving and the angle of the shaft changes momentarily when driving on rough roads or when hard braking/acceleration occurs when the rear lifts or squats accordingly. I have concerns about the life of the Detroit trunnions permanently running at an angle. Vladimir's caution about wheel arch clearance is very relevant as the early Shadow 1 vehicles were designed for narrow cross ply tyres predominantly used in the USA which was the major market the Shadow was designed for - when radial ply tyres became more common, the front wheel arches were enlarged to accommodate wider tyres. I cannot access the relevant serial number for this variation as I am away from home right now and hopefully one of our Shadow owners can provide this information for you. . | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 797 Registered: 4-2015 |
Do you really want to emulate the Latino community "low riders"? That's what it will look like. Gawdawful in my opinion. Just saying. Don't shoot. Maybe you could get the effect with use of low profile tires if any exist for that rim size? Is that what you had in mind? . | ||
| Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2018 |
Well for a start the car i am going by isnt that low to be considered a low rider. Im thinking of copying this one. I think not too many people will identify it.  | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 800 Registered: 4-2015 |
I'll take a stab at identifying it....and THAT is an attractive car. Early chrome bumper era. Love the blue. I think it's a Rolls-Royce. At least looks like one....Beautiful! | ||
| Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2018 |
lol - i meant not too many people would identify that it was lowered. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1919 Registered: 4-2016 |
Low enough for you?  | ||
| Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 20 Registered: 3-2018 |
How do you steer that? ive seen that before and if i remember correctly - thats only a RR body - the rest is hotted up american metal. | ||
| Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2018 |
if its your cup of tea  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1921 Registered: 4-2016 |
Glen, This is actually the very first Silver Shadow imported into Australia when they were first released. SRH1011 This is the same car at its release in Melbourne.   The owner has kept the original interior in pristine condition.   | ||
| Glen Poolen Experienced User Username: wgipps Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2018 |
beautiful interior. love the picnic table seats - are they particular seats or can table inserts be fitted to normal seats? | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1922 Registered: 4-2016 |
Early Shadows had them as standard. I have seen them retro fitted to later models. |
