I recently bought a citroen xsara 1.4 1999 model. I was hoping to do it up as there is a few small jobs. There is a friend of a neighbors interested in buying it and I was wondering how much I should ask for. There are only a few problems
GOOD POINT
starts and runs well
4 new Tyre’s
smart interior
paint work is good
exhaust is newish
gearbox seems good
BAD POINT
no mot
no tax
rear suspension needs new shocks
rocker valve seal needs replacing
maybe brakes I am not sure

These are all small jobs I wouldnt mind doing myslef. Though I would like to sell the car to buy a one I would like. I was hoping to get around £350 for it as I think it is defiantly worth it. what do you guys think. please note I have seen a perfect condition car of the same model on ebay for £1,200 so I dont want to be robbed by this guy. thanks in advance.

I have a schwinn ditch dh 2.0 and I am buying a a new spring for my rear shock. the current shock is a 950lb per inch shock and it’s way too hard. I looked around ebay for some springs and i found a 650lb per inch shock. would that be sufficient? I am 5ft6in and I weigh around 150lbs. I am not jumping off of cliffs or anything like that, just going on dirt roads every so often. btw, my bike has a single pivot rear suspension, similar to this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/53/SinglePivotMTBSuspension.jpg thanks in advance!

So i have been researching E.V’s for a few months now, but i still need more info. I have some plans written up and models drawn though.. tell me what you think and what i should change.

I based my EV off of the SUNNEV by Art Haines

Specifications:

height- 5ft 2in
width- 4ft 2in
length- 8ft 4in
diameter of wheels- 26in
capacity- 2 people
speed- either 25 mph with 48v dc motor, or 45mph with 72v dc motor

Other Facts:

hand crank windows?
20 mile range
2 speed transmiton (hills)
windshield wiper (one)
comfortable seats (benchlike)
semi attractive
blue metal body (like zap xebra)
solar panel on roof
rear door with small storage space
mirrors
small battery powered radio
headlights

BUDGET– ,000??

LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED…maybe more but cannot think of them

Chassis (steal?)
solar panel (48 watt)
front suspension with two shocks
rack and pinion steering with steering wheel
rear suspension with two shocks
four 26in wheels with axels
48v or 72v dc motor with regenerative breaking and reverse
inner frame (steal)
door assembly with latches and handles
floor (wood??)
seats
dashboard (some old used plastic thing off of ebay?)
brakes
speed control with pedal and speedometer
headlights
tail lights
blinkers
switches for above
110v charger
6 car batteries all connected in series with controller
wipers with switch
seatbelts
mirrors
horn
parking break
hand crank window system
floor mats

Lastly.. what materials should i use to make the chassis and body and such…how long do you think this will take and how much? thank you so much

truck is a dodge dakota 06 I am just going to copy and paste what it is. before reading…..

I wanted to know if those 1.5in rear blocks u bolts stuff…do you add that in the rear suspension or in the body of the truck? (where the bed is) because I was going to also buy the PA 3in body lift…. can I add those together?

here is the link before hand…

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-Suspe…

Adrenaline Motorsports 2.5" Suspension lift kit 2006-2007 Dodge Dakota 2×4

This 2.5" Lift kit gives your truck the typical lifted look without the drawbacks or the hassle and expense of a conventional drop bracket lift kit. The front and rear suspension travel is increased 2.5" making it perfect for off road or heavy construction use
The kit installs with simple hand tools, doesn’t sacrifice the smooth stock ride quality and can be installed with hand tools. Our kit is made in the USA out of the finest & strongest material, and we supply a complete kit, with instructions, Front strut extensions & stud extensions, rear 1.5" blocks, u-bolts, and dedicated support.

truck is a dodge dakota 06 I am just going to copy and paste what it is. before reading…..

I wanted to know if those 1.5in rear blocks u bolts stuff…do you add that in the rear suspension or in the body of the truck? (where the bed is) because I was going to also buy the PA 3in body lift…. can I add those together?

here is the link before hand…

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-Suspension-lift-kit-2006-2007-Dodge-Dakota-2x4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4a9f1209a4QQitemZ320496339364QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Adrenaline Motorsports 2.5" Suspension lift kit 2006-2007 Dodge Dakota 2×4

This 2.5" Lift kit gives your truck the typical lifted look without the drawbacks or the hassle and expense of a conventional drop bracket lift kit. The front and rear suspension travel is increased 2.5" making it perfect for off road or heavy construction use
The kit installs with simple hand tools, doesn’t sacrifice the smooth stock ride quality and can be installed with hand tools. Our kit is made in the USA out of the finest & strongest material, and we supply a complete kit, with instructions, Front strut extensions & stud extensions, rear 1.5" blocks, u-bolts, and dedicated support.

listed at both softtail and hardtail.

I always thought a hardtail was no rear suspension in the back, and a softie had suspension. What is the real difference?
in other words, many sellers have no idea what they are selling. Figures!