MAD POM

Hi Quentin,

How would you describe the ride quality running with lower springs? Was it choppy over bumps or bouncy at all? Were the springs rated the same as the originals or were they changed?

Ron.
 
For the most part it was ok, on the highway was no issue at all, shopping centres were ok provided you didn't forget about speed bumps. I'd always look out for potholes as you should anyway but additional vigilance was required. The driveway in the picture was a mission, indeed any ramp needed to be crabbed.

It was honestly more comfortable at the 2.5" ride height more than likely due the extended shock absorber travel, but the Koni Classics did assist in making it comfortable at either.

King Springs would more than likely have kept the original specs for them, it might be worth a phone call.

I'd be inclined to consider replacing the springs with an air suspension system, plenty of room in the boot for a compressor and tank.
 
Well after some years of difficulty in getting to the Lowver it was time to hand it over to a good mate of mine to strip the remainder of the shell, so she can be sent off to be dipped.

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As it turned out the Audi V8 Quattro was not to be so Blown 1UZFE it is.

She should be a bare naked lady within a week or so, some more updates to follow.
 
Molasses John, it eats all the rust out and leaves clean metal behind with obvious spots for repair. A protective zinc coating is sprayed over the metal to avoid flash rusting. The place that is doing it specialises in hot rods and has a tank big enough to immerse a whole vehicle.

http://youtu.be/8-gBAjEga1s

The video shows the process and the zinc coating material used afterward.
 
MADPOM said:
As it turned out the Audi V8 Quattro was not to be so Blown 1UZFE it is.
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Have you tried one for size yet? I went to a show recently and there was a Lexus V8 with a 4 barrel carb fitted with Megajolt/Ford edis igntion control. Had a quick measure and was suprised at how compact it was going by how all of the internet claims they are very wide engines! It wasn't far off the overall size of a Rover V8, just packaged slightly differently.

Also, more specs of the engine/transmission please :wink:
 
I purchased a UZZ Soarer for the conversion and will use the existing W58 Toyota Supra 5 spd already fitted to the car, with appropriate bellhousing and modified tailshaft.

The 1UZ is smaller in every dimension than a Rover V8; incredible as it sounds. http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/blog/rover-v8-vs-lexus-v8-dimensions/nggallery/page/2

Initally we'll fit the engine and the Haltech, plumb up the appropriate exhaust and then replace the inlet manifold and pop the blower on top and work out how long the rover diff will last :mrgreen:
 
MADPOM said:
The 1UZ is smaller in every dimension than a Rover V8; incredible as it sounds. http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/blog/rover-v8-vs-lexus-v8-dimensions/nggallery/page/2
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Now that is interesting! I've been giving a bit of thought recently to swapping to a larger Rover V8 to get extra power, but looking at the specs for that engine, I don't know if that would be worthwhile now, as I'd have to spend a lot more money to even get that kind of power output.

I guess the only advantage to the larger displacement Rover V8 is that it would be a bolt in conversion, whereas the 1UZ would be much more involved. It's certainly something to think about though.

Thanks for the link to the molasses rust removal as well, I didn't know about that, it's fascinating!
 
I have an Audi quad-cam V8 sat on the floor in the garage, again it's comparable in size to the old Rover V8, but packs almost twice the power in standard form!

Plans sound fun, good luck and I'll be watching :D
 
sowen said:
I have an Audi quad-cam V8 sat on the floor in the garage, again it's comparable in size to the old Rover V8, but packs almost twice the power in standard form!

Plans sound fun, good luck and I'll be watching :D
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The v8 itself wasn't so much the issue, I wanted to adapt the quattro 4.2tdi v8 but due to the engine sitting well forward of the axle line decided to scrap the idea.
 
MADPOM said:
sowen said:
I have an Audi quad-cam V8 sat on the floor in the garage, again it's comparable in size to the old Rover V8, but packs almost twice the power in standard form!

Plans sound fun, good luck and I'll be watching :D
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The v8 itself wasn't so much the issue, I wanted to adapt the quattro 4.2tdi v8 but due to the engine sitting well forward of the axle line decided to scrap the idea.
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Ah yes I remember! My plan is to maybe someday (it's at the end of a long line of projects) replace the 3.5V8 in my SD1 with the Audi V8, trying to retain the variable valve timing and variable intake to make a more fuel efficient and powerful car.
 
sowen said:
MADPOM said:
sowen said:
I have an Audi quad-cam V8 sat on the floor in the garage, again it's comparable in size to the old Rover V8, but packs almost twice the power in standard form!

Plans sound fun, good luck and I'll be watching :D
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The v8 itself wasn't so much the issue, I wanted to adapt the quattro 4.2tdi v8 but due to the engine sitting well forward of the axle line decided to scrap the idea.
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Ah yes I remember! My plan is to maybe someday (it's at the end of a long line of projects) replace the 3.5V8 in my SD1 with the Audi V8, trying to retain the variable valve timing and variable intake to make a more fuel efficient and powerful car.
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A much easier prospect now that Haltechs are self learning and can control such inputs.
 
Hi.
Excellent work going on there!!
Quick question - how did you deal with the change in front wheel camber?? I have lowered my V8 by 50MM and this has induced some negative camber (wheels closer at the top than at the bottom). I have looked into the possibility of adding shims to the top link inner mounting to bring the camber slightly less negative.
Thanks
Glen.
 
devilsplaymate said:
Hi.
Excellent work going on there!!
Quick question - how did you deal with the change in front wheel camber?? I have lowered my V8 by 50MM and this has induced some negative camber (wheels closer at the top than at the bottom). I have looked into the possibility of adding shims to the top link inner mounting to bring the camber slightly less negative.
Thanks
Glen.
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G'day Glen,

We've had this thing lowered to 4" lower than standard and to be honest hadn't noticed any camber issues; I'll have to check the top link mounts, but from memory the only shim in the suspension is the standard 529807 pictured below. I've never worried too much about negative camber anyway; doens't hurt when punting around corners at a decent pace.
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Hi Thanks for that info mate. Very much appreciated. I may stick a couple of shims behind the inner mount just to straighten things up a bit.
Keep up the good work
Glen.
 
If that is the case there may very well be shimmed as I think from memory there is a galvanised plate of sorts in there. Forgive my poor memory, the lowering project was handled by King Springs at the time a special order, but this was circa 1994 :mrgreen:
 
Would anyone happen to know the difference in width between a manual and automatic transmission tunnel? I'm led to believe the latter is larger to accommodate the larger box; true?
 
The transmission tunnel in the auto is larger than the manual, although I'm sure someone else will have the precise dimensions.
 
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