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by Matt90
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Re: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand

Just bought some new wheels. They're on their way from Japan. They arrive in 6 weeks, looking forward to putting them on. They're Work Equip 03's. 14 x 6.5 + 4 / 14 x 7 -2 Should fit pretty well. http://imageshack.us/a/img594/8031/5mss.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img40/6516/5tzi.jpg http://imageshack...
by Matt90
Mon May 06, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Re: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand

Does anyone know where I could get some new window seals, as in the felt that is inside the door that stops the windows from being scratched as they a wound down?
by Matt90
Thu May 02, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: 1973 Galant 16L lowering
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

Re: 1973 Galant 16L lowering

Yeah just had a good look and 2.5-3 is more what I'd want. I was just going from memory and my memory exaggerates how high it is at the moment!
I guess I'm looking at shortening the struts 50mm, using camira inserts and shortening or compressing the springs 2.5inches?
by Matt90
Wed May 01, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: 1973 Galant 16L lowering
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

Re: 1973 Galant 16L lowering

Yeah see that's the point I couldn't quite get my head around after a big night out. When I think of lowering springs I think of stiff springs and therefore couldn't see how springs would be more inclined to bind up although I do understand that the coils are closer together. So as long as there is ...
by Matt90
Wed May 01, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: 1973 Galant 16L lowering
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

Re: 1973 Galant 16L lowering

I'd rather not have to get a cert only due to the extra cost. Don't quote me on this as I was rather hungover when I went to Autolign but: One of the autolign guys was saying that it was quite a small spring and that can cause some consequences with cut springs and shortened strut tubes? By the way ...
by Matt90
Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Re: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand

I bought it as part of an estate of an old woman that owned it since what I believe was the mid 70's and there was only one owner before her. It's done 100,000 miles and was completely original. Since I bought it, I have removed the tow bar, repainted the front grill, taken off the sheepskin seat co...
by Matt90
Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: 1973 Galant 16L lowering
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

Re: 1973 Galant 16L lowering

Yeah I want to keep it pretty damn original other than wheels and suspension for now. It's too gooder car to butcher. Have you got a hardtop as well? I've got 15x7's in 15p on it at the moment and they fit pretty well, tried on some 15x8's in the same offset on the back and i looked pretty cool but ...
by Matt90
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 7
Views: 921

New '73 Galant 16L owner from Auckland, New Zealand

Hey, I bought a one owner Galant a month or so ago and am in the process of doing a few light modifications including wheels and lowering. I have started a new thread in the suspension category for help with getting the drop that I want. Any help is much appreciated. http://imageshack.us/a/img266/27...
by Matt90
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: 1973 Galant 16L lowering
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

1973 Galant 16L lowering

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/2738/1973galant16l.jpg I bought this car a couple of months ago. I have recently bought some Advanti Takashi's as a temporary wheel until I find something more JDM at a decent price. I'm looking at getting some Work Equip 3's or SSR XR4 Longchamps or something along th...
by Matt90
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)
Replies: 391
Views: 182543

Re: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26 ... nt16l.jpg/

This is my most recent acquisition. I have just bought some temporary new wheels until I find something more JDM so will have to upload a new photo.
I will start a build thread because I need some advice on lowering.

Cheers