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So I bought a Lada...

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So I bought a Lada...

Post by Dexter »

Yes I am now the owner of the russian box. Plans at the moment are to get a good tune, then some small TSLs so that she has a little more traction in the slippery stuff.

Will post pics tonight.
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Post by Ezookiel »

My understanding is they're a pretty tough go anywhere vehicle.
A bit like the Zooks actually - way more capable than people who aren't in the know, give them credit for.
Well done.
Might want to get the wiring looked at. My understanding is the electricals are pretty prone to problems.
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Post by Dexter »

Yes, luckly my housemate and good friend is an auto elec so I have that base covered. I was amazed at the amount of wiring for such a simple car. Mine even has headlight wipers!

I think the zooks have it over the lada's due to the live axel front, but it would be good to tag along on a zook day to see how they match up.

Now to find some 15 inch rims with the right offset...
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Post by Goatse.AJ »

Ladas have pretty decent rear articulation stock out of the box. I've had both and the Lada crapped on the stock Zook.
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Post by LOCKEE »

I always wanted one painted black with KGB Number Plates
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Post by ljxtreem »

Think my next build may be a Lada :cool: I must hate myself :D wont go over the top on this one.

Will be watching this thread.

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Post by Dexter »

Hehehe, good to see that your not all just calling me mad! I am not going to go wild, my Pajero is my other 4wd its just that if I write the Lada off / trash it its only a couple of grand lost, if that. So I want to make it into a bit of a basher, I am surprised at how tough the bumper mounts are, and loving the fact that with one mate we can pick the fucker up and move it.
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Post by Gwagensteve »

ljxtreem wrote:Think my next build may be a Lada :cool: I must hate myself :D wont go over the top on this one.

Will be watching this thread.

Mock :D
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Post by Dexter »

Gwagensteve - Where do you get you Superswampers from?
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Post by Eddy »

:cool: now ya gotta join a Lada type forum .. ;)

http://ladanivawourldwide.freeforums.org/index.php

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Post by Gwagensteve »

Dexter wrote:Gwagensteve - Where do you get you Superswampers from?
I haven't bought a new set of swampers for *ahem* 8 years... but our guys have gone through Exclusive Tyre Distributors in QLD (they're the cooper/Micky Thompson people), they have a distributor in Melbourne they freight to.

Otherwise, Pete Antunac now gets very good swamper pricing.

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Post by droopypete »

Gwagensteve wrote:
Dexter wrote:Gwagensteve - Where do you get you Superswampers from?
I haven't bought a new set of swampers for *ahem* 8 years... but our guys have gone through Exclusive Tyre Distributors in QLD (they're the cooper/Micky Thompson people), they have a distributor in Melbourne they freight to.

Otherwise, Pete Antunac now gets very good swamper pricing.

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Post by ljxtreem »

Gwagensteve wrote:
ljxtreem wrote:Think my next build may be a Lada :cool: I must hate myself :D wont go over the top on this one.

Will be watching this thread.

Mock :D
What happened to the Rocky?

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Sold it ;), trying to get some $$$$$ to get out of this hole :D :D :D

Yeah, and the rocky was going to be too easy :lol:

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Post by droopypete »

ljxtreem wrote:
Gwagensteve wrote:
ljxtreem wrote:Think my next build may be a Lada :cool: I must hate myself :D wont go over the top on this one.

Will be watching this thread.

Mock :D
What happened to the Rocky?

Steve.
Sold it ;), trying to get some $$$$$ to get out of this hole :D :D :D

Yeah, and the rocky was going to be too easy :lol:

Mock :D
Save harder Mick, if you were home you may have been going to Alice Springs for a few weeks :finger:

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Post by ljxtreem »

droopypete wrote:
ljxtreem wrote:
Gwagensteve wrote:
ljxtreem wrote:Think my next build may be a Lada :cool: I must hate myself :D wont go over the top on this one.

Will be watching this thread.

Mock :D
What happened to the Rocky?

Steve.
Sold it ;), trying to get some $$$$$ to get out of this hole :D :D :D

Yeah, and the rocky was going to be too easy :lol:

Mock :D
Save harder Mick, if you were home you may have been going to Alice Springs for a few weeks :finger:

Peter.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Enough hijacking now, back to the Lada, a 4X4 with real military cred :D

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Post by Dexter »

Yes I have been a little lazy with posting up pics, but I did start some work on getting her towards RWC, a cracked wiper bottle was quickly fixed with some silicon and gaff tape. Still got to do something about the leaking fuel line, the previous owner must have been getting hidious mileage due to it, a good drip every two seconds or so, but only when the engine was running. Will post pics of the Brown Bandit tonight if I get some light.
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Post by love ke70 »

anyone know the stud pattern on the lada? and what it matches....
i could measure mine, but still wouldnt know what it would match lol

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Post by Eddy »

love ke70 wrote:anyone know the stud pattern on the lada? and what it matches....
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Post by love ke70 »

thanks :D

so zook rims will fit :D

which means im gonna start looking for zook rims with 31" or bigger simexs :D
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Post by Eddy »

Any bigger than about 30" will require ... surgery ... of a less than subtle nature :twisted:
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Post by love ke70 »

and the front and rear is gonna be locked with a welder, the idea is subtle, the idea is cheap, nasty, fun and capable.

already got the lada out the back rusting away, just gotta get some time and money and finish some other things to start playing with it again, im sick of denting panels on the patrol, bring on lada bending :D
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Post by Eddy »

can't get keen on front cig locker. No freewheeling hubs to unlock in tight spots.
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Post by love ke70 »

thats a fair point...ill work somethin out ;)
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Post by Snapey »

Could you guys point me towards a full spec sheet for the Ladas? Need dimesions, wheelbase, axles, gearing etc. Thanks.
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Post by Suspension Stuff »

Hi Guys

Just letting you know that I have 60mm lift coils on order for the Lada and I will be keeping them in stock for now on. Price will be $350 for the set of 4 including freight.

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Post by r0ck_m0nkey »

Snapey wrote:Could you guys point me towards a full spec sheet for the Ladas? Need dimesions, wheelbase, axles, gearing etc. Thanks.
Try this PDF

http://www.lsdonline.co.za/ladaniva/man ... apter1.pdf

Which comes from this page

http://www.lsdonline.co.za/ladaniva/manuals.php
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Post by Suspension Stuff »

I really think there will be a big market for Lada suspension.
































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Post by Suspension Stuff »

r0ck_m0nkey wrote:
Snapey wrote:Could you guys point me towards a full spec sheet for the Ladas? Need dimesions, wheelbase, axles, gearing etc. Thanks.
Try this PDF

http://www.lsdonline.co.za/ladaniva/man ... apter1.pdf

Which comes from this page

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That first link takes a while to download. I think it is because everyone is trying to access it at the same time :D
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Post by known 2 »

good on ya shane.
the market will expand once they see mine in action. took it offorad yesterday with 3 people in it and it goes well and is very comfy doing it. soft ride and plenty of grunt in low range.
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Post by Snapey »

Thanks guys! I have been toying with the idea for a while - just took a bit to work up the courage to ask and hence admit to own my thoughts. This is not a 'coming out' - it may be just a stage I am going through!
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