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rthefish
13th November 2009, 04:53 AM
Hi to one and all.
Just returned to the GM stable after 15+ years in Jap-land. Glad to be back! Driving a '97 Vectra CD, which I've just returned to the road after it had sat in a blokes garage for 3 years. Need some tips on suspension. The car crabs just a little, but there is no evidence of a major collision. The rear lower struts have been replaced at some time, and are stamped from different locations. I'm wondering if in fact they could be from different models? (Had a 4 Wheel alignment).
Cars I've owned. Too many to remember! At the risk of giving away my age, my first was an "EJ" Holden. The only car I've owned that I wish I still had was a GTR XU-1, which I bought off a mate in 1982 for $1,600!! I sold it when I got married.....Shoulda kept the car.....

btm
13th November 2009, 08:12 AM
g'day mate and welcome to the site

the xu1 was and still is a damn fine machine

Nurb608
13th November 2009, 08:53 AM
Welcome to the site mate, some nice cars you've had there. That sux you got rid of the XU1, awesome machine!

oneightoo
13th November 2009, 10:24 AM
welcome to the site mate!


At the risk of giving away my age, my first was an "EJ" Holden.

rthefish
I'm new here, please be nice
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mooroolbark (Vic)
Age: 48
Posts: 1


hehe sorry, couldnt help it :p

AfterBurner
13th November 2009, 10:42 AM
gday & welcome to the site..

I have a Vectra also, mine has a bit of wander in the steering & AFAIK it's the bushes in the front end...

I'm just gonna replace the lot with Polyurethane's...

U can get them here http://203.31.191.243/fulcrumCat/

Only issue is that there are 3 varieties depending on the setup of ur car, either lowered, Caster adjust 1 side or caster adjust both sides... I rang Pedders for an alignment check & they want $88 just to measure it up...

ROCCO
13th November 2009, 10:58 AM
Hey mate welcome.....very nice cars you've had...

delemonte
13th November 2009, 11:10 AM
Not a bad car history you got there... Welcome to the site ;)

chrissn89
13th November 2009, 01:49 PM
Welcome to Opelaus, plenty you info and good luck with sorting out the veccy :)

rthefish
13th November 2009, 04:56 PM
Thanks for the welcomes and info, folks. Nice one, oneightwo!

guy 27
13th November 2009, 04:59 PM
Welcome to OA land. :)

poita
13th November 2009, 07:04 PM
Welcome along to OA mate :)

Throw up some pics in the members rides section when you can.

With the suspension components, PM GSLRallySport (Greg)
He's our resident guru on parts, and can also supply them to you at a good price