GO-BUS goes low

[Lams]

Before:


After:


I got new suspension in the Bus last week. It wasn't the easiest car to lower...

I purchased a V-Maxx coilover set for the commercial Caddy, as this is the only kit they have.

Rear:
The commercial caddy uses a single leaf in the rear, where the passenger versions use a double-leaf setup. This was different enough to require modification of the mounting plates at the back. The axle was flipped to sit above the leaf springs, and new shackles are included with 4 height adjustments. The bus is currently set at the 2nd highest position at the rear, with new shocks installed as well.

Fronts:
The 1.9TDI Caddy uses 55mm front struts (I'm not sure about 1.6). I made this clear to the supplier but unfortunately communication does break down in companies from time to time (I know first hand as I sometimes screw up too...) 50mm front struts were supplied and of course we found out a bit too late. New front struts were dispatched but they only arrived today. Luckily, we had some spare mkV GTI front suspension sitting around, and with a bit of luck they went in and gave me a ride height which I'm very happy with.

The car now rides similar to a mkV Golf GTI. I'm still deciding whether to stick the new front coilovers in, as the car drives so nicely now.

Thanks Guy and Mike Weber for your help!

[tosspot]

Nice!

What else is coming?

[DaveMack]

Looking good, Alex. As Sam says ... what's next?

Dave

[Lams]

next is... well the roof will get its first wash ever because now I can almost reach! :-)

[phaeton]

Body Coloured bumpers are needed on this beauty

[DaveMack]

Body Coloured bumpers are needed on this beauty

Yeah ... and some nice 'dish' mags FTW.

Dave

[Lams]

she wasn't built to be a beauty... she will always be a beast

[DaveMack]

C'mon Alex ... you know you can make it go like this one: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=7G57ID...eature=related

Some tips? How about:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_QAEwe__rSk&NR=1

or
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GIvsqQ...eature=related

And then ... there's the Jackie Chan ad for the Caddy!
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UpXqDN...eature=related

And some crazy Caddy Synchro driving (don't try this at home):
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UezFwv...eature=related

Alex relaxes at home:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=SDzrrM...eature=related



Dave

[jnrdavo]

you haven't dumped it, your brother has just moved in the back and now lives there!