Quote from: RAT900 on December 03, 2011, 02:20:09 PM
don't put a pedabear sticker on it 

The Ashes Challenge Part 1 - Top Gear - BBC
First 2 minutes   

Quote from: Triple J on December 03, 2011, 01:29:53 PM
No matter what you do it's stil a minivan. Save your money for something cool.

Triple J is correct....    EXCEPT he forgot there is one thing.  The ONLY thing that will make your van cool.























I present to you the A-Team van paint scheme! 

Or you can get a license plate holder that reads "I'd Rather be Riding My Ducati".  People would understand.

QuoteI present to you the A-Team van paint scheme! 

It also helps to have Mr. T riding shotgun...........................................to take "Pity on the Fools"  we need a Mr.T smiley, mohawk and gold bling

You own a minivan?  Go kill yourself!





just kidding, a couple of beers bring out the old new yorker in me 

Quote from: The Architect on December 04, 2011, 10:49:46 AM
You own a minivan?  Go kill yourself!





just kidding, a couple of beers bring out the old new yorker in me 

only cause the Acura MDX turned out to be complete crap.

to be honest. my main concern is safer driving/handling on the autobahn.

evasive maneuvers in vans at 85mph aren't so great with stock setup.

Quote from: Raux on December 04, 2011, 10:59:23 AM
to be honest. my main concern is safer driving/handling on the autobahn.

evasive maneuvers in vans at 85mph aren't so great with stock setup.

Springs, shocks, and change out the rubber bushings to ureathane.


off topic;: Where in germany do you live? The wife and I plan on picking up her next BMW in Munich, and dropping it off in Frankfurt.

Quote from: sno_duc on December 04, 2011, 12:05:24 PM
Springs, shocks, and change out the rubber bushings to ureathane.


off topic;: Where in germany do you live? The wife and I plan on picking up her next BMW in Munich, and dropping it off in Frankfurt.

Kaiserslautern.

about 1hr from frankfurt.

Quote from: sno_duc on December 04, 2011, 12:05:24 PM
Springs, shocks, and change out the rubber bushings to ureathane.


off topic;: Where in germany do you live? The wife and I plan on picking up her next BMW in Munich, and dropping it off in Frankfurt.

ok springs shocks and bushings.

springs. i think front springs can be had by eibach. lower it about 1 - 1.5in
shocks.. suppose any sport shocks the right length
bushings?
rear springs are leaf springs I think.. what to do there?

Quote from: sno_duc on December 04, 2011, 09:38:32 AM
The Ashes Challenge Part 1 - Top Gear - BBC
First 2 minutes   

that whole thing was hysterical 

Quote from: RAT900 on December 05, 2011, 12:44:25 AM
that whole thing was hysterical 

The Poms cheated 

Quote from: Raux on December 04, 2011, 12:25:17 PM
ok springs shocks and bushings.

springs. i think front springs can be had by eibach. lower it about 1 - 1.5in
shocks.. suppose any sport shocks the right length
bushings?
rear springs are leaf springs I think.. what to do there?

I would be surprised if you didn't have struts at least up front. You may have to get creative and find struts for something that's a bit heavier/more sport oriented and then cross-check dimensions.

As for the rear, you can find leaf spring helpers around. Check off-road and Jeep parts sections. Summit, Jeg's, etc. That'll help stiffen up the rear. The BIG thing you're going to need, probably both front and rear, is a stiffer anti-roll bar. Especially with as tall as that thing is. Not sure if anyone out there already makes one, but if you can find a stocker around, it shouldn't be too hard to cut/reinforce/splice.

SCRUBS - Turk and the mini van