44 replies to this topic

[eddypunch]

i would like to know how to lower the trumpets at the back. ihave got the rear sub frame out but i dont know what to do next.

thanks

ed

[RacingGreen]

you can either buy a set of hilos to replace the original trumpets, or u can cut the original trumpets.

[eddypunch]

i have cut them but i dont know how to put them back in to the place where they where because there is a big gap.

i have cut them 3inches

ed

[Jammy]

If you've removed 3" from the trumpets you'll now have to replace them. Theres a certain raito to cutting down the trumpets, and it depends on whether its at the front or rear. Off the top of my head its something like 3:1 at the front and 5:1 at the back (double check this though), ie. for every 1mm you cut off the trumpet, it'll lower the ride height by 3mm at the front or 5mm at the back. So your 3" you've cut off will lower the ride height at the back by 15"!!!

[Bungle]

So your 3" you've cut off will lower the ride height at the back by 15"!!!

woops

[Puddings]

thats low :saywhat:

[RacingGreen]

thats low  :saywhat:

yeah, like through the floor

[eddypunch]

i have had a play and got them back to the size they where before so i have cut them 1inch. i have found that the shocks have broke.

[RacingGreen]

what do you mean by "had a play", how did you make them longer after cutting them up?

[eddypunch]

i have got the longer bit of the trumpet and hammerd a bit of round solid steel (about 4inch long) into it. got the cut of bit and cut that down a inch then hammerd that over the steel bit then put the round bit in the end.

[minislapper]

No No No No. That is far from safe. Go to a scrapyard and get a new pair for less than £5 !!!!!

[RacingGreen]

No No No No. That is far from safe. Go to a scrapyard and get a new pair for less than £5 !!!!!

I saw that sort of answer coming when i asked how he made them longer again.

[Steve@RetroDash]

oh man does this kind of thing really happen? :saywhat:

he's gotta be on a wind up

[eddypunch]

there are just as good. they dont move one bit

[RacingGreen]

there are just as good. they dont move one bit

You really shouldn't even think about putting them back on your car, they may not move now, but think how much load is on them when installed. not a good idea.