Thought I'd say Hi

[mattc]

Have been after a lowrider forum in the UK for ages. Went to Retro Rides gathering yesterday and saw some of the cars from here so thought I'd join as I need some advice.

This is my car that is currently under going restoration, new engine and drive train upgrades



Its a 1985 Mk1 Astra Van. As you can see it sits very low anyway. But this is the problem as its on lowered springs and shocks when I go to shows and put camping gear in the back it lowers it even more and scrubs the tyres.

So I'm thinking of getting air. Just want a simple system that I can adjust the front and rear with so I can make it sit right when I load it up and then drop it when I get to shows.

So my questions are is air my best option?
Who is the best to get it done by or can I source the parts from elsewhere (US) and then get them fitted? Would this work out cheaper?

Any advice welcome.

[drew]

hi mate welcome to the forum, are those porka chromes on your van?

[ant]

Hi Mat

I saw your ride drive past my estate last year, near junction 14 m6 stafford, you local?

Love your astra btw

[mattc]

hi mate welcome to the forum, are those porka chromes on your van?

Yes mate they are porka rims, on adaptor plates

[mattc]

Hi Mat

I saw your ride drive past my estate last year, near junction 14 m6 stafford, you local?

Love your astra btw

Yes mate, that was probably me. I live in west bromwich and my mate lives in Stafford with a green Mk1 Astra. So I'm up that way alot

[voicey]

Hey mate saw your ride at retro show 2 yrs? back, pointed at it dribbling lol, awesome ride/rim combination

[fatdaddy]

Mk1..........

struts front  and  coils rear ?

[mattc]

Struts front and spinrgs shocks rear but sepearte

[pete]

thats awesome!

reminds me of the cream nova limo that was at USC