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Here Is My 1993 850

Started by marco bolduc, May 04 2011 03:29 AM

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#1 marco bolduc

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:29 AM

I finaly gave a decent look to my old 1993 850, also known as my crappy beater!

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My setup:
-DIY coil-overs Front AND rears with Koni yellows set to: VERY STIFF!
-18mm 4x108 to 4x100 adapter-spacers
-17'' Sparco Drift Wheels (et43)
-removed fender liner
-Chopped inner fender lips

No rubbing at all
Enjoy!
2000 Grey S80 T6......Twin-charge's my Winter!
1993 Red 850 GLT......The summer BEATER!
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:36 AM

Nice color combo, looks teh sex.
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:42 AM

Let's trade bumpers. Please!

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:53 AM

looking good man! definitely need a space though

looking good man! definitely need a spacer though
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:55 AM

ME GUSTA

seriously great color and nice wheels

I have always liked the bumpers on the 93 850s

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:57 AM

View Postokoye, on 04 May 2011 - 03:53 AM, said:

looking good man! definitely need a space though

looking good man! definitely need a spacer though

I already have 18mm on four corners. in the rear I can't get a finger between the tire and the fender!
2000 Grey S80 T6......Twin-charge's my Winter!
1993 Red 850 GLT......The summer BEATER!
1998 Black S70 T5M Se with 3'' turbo-back exhaust custom made by Rawtek Inc,EST SRI, 20psi Tune,EST Strut brace,Bilstein HD at 4 corners with 1.75in drop coils, Brembo brakes,18''BBS wheels,Abm projectors,6000k HID, nokya yellow h1 bulbs in the fogs,AEM uego Wideband,Autometer Boost gauge,Autometer oil pressure gauges,apex-i turbo-timer,,MSD Ignition Coil,IPD spark plugs wire,Polyurethane Upper Engine Stabilizer Mount, Polyurethane Transmission Mount,Silicone vacuum hoses all around'Samco radiator hoses,HKS SSQVIII blow off valve,Custom FMIC

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 04:14 AM

still looks good man! do you have a write up or pics of your diy coils?
99 v70xc x2 sold
98 v70xc nautic blue -currently being restored engine swap possibly
98 s70 T5 - Silver on charcoal.

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 04:16 AM

Looks like a nice wheel choice. Looks good.

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 04:42 PM

Lower the front more and space out the rear more.
Good start though, but definitely not "stanced."
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 04:45 PM

Any pics of the rear coilover setup?

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#11 marco bolduc

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 11:31 PM

View PostOreo931, on 04 May 2011 - 04:45 PM, said:

Any pics of the rear coilover setup?

Yes, i've made a thread on it a while back! you'll have to do a research!
2000 Grey S80 T6......Twin-charge's my Winter!
1993 Red 850 GLT......The summer BEATER!
1998 Black S70 T5M Se with 3'' turbo-back exhaust custom made by Rawtek Inc,EST SRI, 20psi Tune,EST Strut brace,Bilstein HD at 4 corners with 1.75in drop coils, Brembo brakes,18''BBS wheels,Abm projectors,6000k HID, nokya yellow h1 bulbs in the fogs,AEM uego Wideband,Autometer Boost gauge,Autometer oil pressure gauges,apex-i turbo-timer,,MSD Ignition Coil,IPD spark plugs wire,Polyurethane Upper Engine Stabilizer Mount, Polyurethane Transmission Mount,Silicone vacuum hoses all around'Samco radiator hoses,HKS SSQVIII blow off valve,Custom FMIC

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Posted 04 May 2011 - 11:36 PM

looks good. I almost forgot that at one time they were 4 lug. but with you now being converted to 4x100 your wheel choice is endless.
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 11:52 PM

View Postamassagebyjames, on 04 May 2011 - 11:36 PM, said:

looks good. I almost forgot that at one time they were 4 lug. but with you now being converted to 4x100 your wheel choice is endless.

Your are right! and that's the main reason why I made this conversion!
2000 Grey S80 T6......Twin-charge's my Winter!
1993 Red 850 GLT......The summer BEATER!
1998 Black S70 T5M Se with 3'' turbo-back exhaust custom made by Rawtek Inc,EST SRI, 20psi Tune,EST Strut brace,Bilstein HD at 4 corners with 1.75in drop coils, Brembo brakes,18''BBS wheels,Abm projectors,6000k HID, nokya yellow h1 bulbs in the fogs,AEM uego Wideband,Autometer Boost gauge,Autometer oil pressure gauges,apex-i turbo-timer,,MSD Ignition Coil,IPD spark plugs wire,Polyurethane Upper Engine Stabilizer Mount, Polyurethane Transmission Mount,Silicone vacuum hoses all around'Samco radiator hoses,HKS SSQVIII blow off valve,Custom FMIC

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Posted 05 May 2011 - 03:57 AM

Niiice 93. B)

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Posted 05 May 2011 - 03:59 AM

I've always had a soft spot for the '93 style bumpers and headlights! :wub:

Looks great.

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Posted 05 May 2011 - 04:01 AM

I don't know if I would call it stanced, but good start.
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Posted 05 May 2011 - 04:53 AM

View Postexexpat, on 05 May 2011 - 04:01 AM, said:

I don't know if I would call it stanced, but good start.

Same thing I said, sans the negative rep.. hmmmm
Dare I say VS = hypocritical? hahah
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Posted 05 May 2011 - 05:13 AM

View Postjohnloves850, on 05 May 2011 - 04:53 AM, said:

Same thing I said, sans the negative rep.. hmmmm
Dare I say VS = hypocritical? hahah
according to most of vs this is stanced :rolleyes:
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Posted 05 May 2011 - 05:18 AM

View Postjohnloves850, on 05 May 2011 - 04:53 AM, said:

Same thing I said, sans the negative rep.. hmmmm
Dare I say VS = hypocritical? hahah
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Posted 05 May 2011 - 05:19 AM

View Postokoye, on 05 May 2011 - 05:13 AM, said:

according to most of vs this is stanced :rolleyes:

props on the low low

99 v70xc x2 sold
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98 s70 T5 - Silver on charcoal.
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