CV8 lowering kit?

[rocket]

Saw this pic on the Oz forum a while back and I really like the stance. Anyone (Monsieur Fish?) know if there is a lowering kit available over here for the CV8. I probably wouldn't slam it quite this much, but maybe an inch or so? Would it require springs and shocks?
Cheers, Neil.

[gsd2000]

Pedders superlow, hsd coilovers, pedders coilovers.

[snowwolf]

mmmmmm That's a CV8R Monaro

[delmeekc]

I bought a D2 set from performance-guru on Australia Ebay for £460. Not sure but think it needed a different anti roll or sway bar (I did not fit them). Here's a few photo's, they are fully adjustable too. I have had mine raised slightly since.

[HSV_Rulz]

snowwolf said:

mmmmmm That's a CV8R Monaro

'Tis a CV8-Z

[snowwolf]

HSV_Rulz said:

snowwolf said:

mmmmmm That's a CV8R Monaro

'Tis a CV8-Z

Yes you are right, it is a CV8Z

[monkfish1]

To get that low, you going to need coilovers (which we can do ) Not recommended though, even if it does look good.

[delmeekc]

my front looks lower, not the rear though. It's still too low but I live with it, have to straddle every pair of speed humps everywhere.

[rocket]

monkfish1 said:

To get that low, you going to need coilovers (which we can do ) Not recommended though, even if it does look good.

Why not recommended Roger, too much bottoming out or ride quality severely compromised...or both?

[monkfish1]

Thats got to be virtually on the bumpstops in that pic. Thats means bugger all suspension travel which isn't what you need. Unless all your local roads are perfect!

[nickwaiheke]

clearly not on UK roads

[jhinchy]

whats a CV8-R and CV8-z?

[rocket]

monkfish1 said:

Thats got to be virtually on the bumpstops in that pic. Thats means bugger all suspension travel which isn't what you need. Unless all your local roads are perfect!

Fair enough. No, roads around here aren't good, especially since the bad weather. Does look good though....

[snowwolf]

jhinchy said:

whats a CV8-R and CV8-z?

CV8R has small mods like gloss black wheels that have polished spokes, different badge options and interior trim, hope HSV rules will add to this, he does know a lot

[DevilYellowCV8]

CV8-Z was the 'run-out' model just before end of the line for VZ production. They had HBD (Holden By Design) Sunroof's, CV8-Z etched onto the Alloy wheels and black bonnet scoops. A new body colour option was added but apart from that nothing else very special about the 'Z'. The very last 'official' CV8-Z Monaro with a one-off Yellow body colour was auctioned off for a very high bid. Pontiac GTO production continued for a couple months longer even after the last official 'Ro had rolled off the line which also gave HSV a few extra coupes to play with. Boring info I know, but it will always come in useful when it goes quiet at the bar....