how to lower kadett b

TheBIG · 11-12-2007

i have a problem i don't know how to lower my front end because of leaf spring , what should i do

tomking · 11-12-2007

You can lower the front about1 to 1.5 inches by cutting the ends off the top leaf spring about 6 inches each end. This softens the ride a little and lowers at the same time. It is advisable to also lower the bump stops when you do this.

TheBIG · 11-12-2007

i was thinkig very low like this one on the picture
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/2135/111yu8.th.png

cause i had 13x6 rims and now i have 15x7 so my car is very high now

tomking · 11-12-2007

Cant help you there.

azopelnut · 11-12-2007

I would think you could use the same shackles that can be made for the GT. Search it on the forum for pics and "how-to"

Killer Texas GT · 11-12-2007

Another option would be to purchase the sport spring from OGTS, which can lower your car (if you have a 1.9 in it) up to 1 1/2". That won't leave much more for a shackle installation are you will be riding on where your bump stops use to be.

TheBIG · 11-12-2007

i can't order new parts cos im from croatia and every part is sooooo expensive , rubber around windows are 100€ (180$) apiece , so i can imagine what is the price of sport spring

Killer Texas GT · 11-12-2007

lowers your car 2" and cost according to OGTS on line catalog is $175, go here to see it Opel GT Source --- Online Store --- Part number 3001 . This is a USA product cheaper for you to buy here than for us to buy there.

heimue · 11-12-2007

Originally Posted by Killer Texas GT

Another option would be to purchase the sport spring from OGTS, which can lower your car (if you have a 1.9 in it) up to 1 1/2".

You can buy the same spring in Europe from any Opel GT tuner, and save lots in shipping. Any lowering spring for an Opel GT will fit. You just need to know that your ride will get pretty hard when installing a 1.9 spring in a 1.0/1.1/1.2 Kadett B.

Dieter

GTJIM · 11-12-2007

Here is a link to a Thread about lowering a GT which has the same sort of front suspension as your Kadett 'B'

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/3a-fron...de-height.html

TheBIG · 11-14-2007

i found samo pic on kadettb.de and they are lowering it for a few inches whit a Lowering block , and i got the specs how to make it so i will try whit it so we will see, an ofcorse i'm all opened 4 sugestions

11-12-2007	#1 (permalink)
TheBIG Opeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Croatia,Split Posts: 12	Unanswered: how to lower kadett b i have a problem i don't know how to lower my front end because of leaf spring , what should i do

11-12-2007	#2 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	You can lower the front about1 to 1.5 inches by cutting the ends off the top leaf spring about 6 inches each end. This softens the ride a little and lowers at the same time. It is advisable to also lower the bump stops when you do this. __________________ TMK

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tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	Cant help you there. __________________ TMK

11-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 888 Provided Answers: 1	Another option would be to purchase the sport spring from OGTS, which can lower your car (if you have a 1.9 in it) up to 1 1/2". That won't leave much more for a shackle installation are you will be riding on where your bump stops use to be. __________________ rk 68 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1 SR/Rallye Suspension 68 Kadett Rallye 1.9/4 Spd & AC 69 GT 1.9/4 Spd 70 GT 1.9/5 Spd,87 Impulse PB/MC/4 wheel 10.5" vented Disc/complete suspension/power assist & tilt wheel steering 71 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1/4 Spd/4 wheel drum brakes(project:to a 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc, Factory AC from Buick/Opel by Isuzu 72 GT 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc 73 Manta Rallye 75 Ascona 1.9 FI/5 Spd/Impulse rr Disc brakes OPEL WERKS

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TheBIG Opeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Croatia,Split Posts: 12	i can't order new parts cos im from croatia and every part is sooooo expensive , rubber around windows are 100€ (180$) apiece , so i can imagine what is the price of sport spring Last edited by tekenaar; 11-14-2007 at 03:45 PM. Reason: peace = not war; apiece = each

11-12-2007	#3 (permalink)
TheBIG Opeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Croatia,Split Posts: 12	i was thinkig very low like this one on the picture http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/2135/111yu8.th.png cause i had 13x6 rims and now i have 15x7 so my car is very high now

11-12-2007	#8 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 888 Provided Answers: 1	sport spring lowers your car 2" and cost according to OGTS on line catalog is $175, go here to see it Opel GT Source --- Online Store --- Part number 3001 . This is a USA product cheaper for you to buy here than for us to buy there. __________________ rk 68 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1 SR/Rallye Suspension 68 Kadett Rallye 1.9/4 Spd & AC 69 GT 1.9/4 Spd 70 GT 1.9/5 Spd,87 Impulse PB/MC/4 wheel 10.5" vented Disc/complete suspension/power assist & tilt wheel steering 71 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1/4 Spd/4 wheel drum brakes(project:to a 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc, Factory AC from Buick/Opel by Isuzu 72 GT 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc 73 Manta Rallye 75 Ascona 1.9 FI/5 Spd/Impulse rr Disc brakes OPEL WERKS

11-12-2007	#10 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Lowering ... Here is a link to a Thread about lowering a GT which has the same sort of front suspension as your Kadett 'B' http://www.opelgt.com/forums/3a-fron...de-height.html __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

11-14-2007	#11 (permalink)
TheBIG Opeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Croatia,Split Posts: 12	i found samo pic on kadettb.de and they are lowering it for a few inches whit a Lowering block , and i got the specs how to make it so i will try whit it so we will see, an ofcorse i'm all opened 4 sugestions

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