ViperZG Posted October 21, 2007 Hi, my name is Vedran , I am from Croatia and I drive a 97' Daewoo Espero So here it is.. it was like this before I got my hands on it I bought some new rims, from factory 185/65/14 I went to 215/35/18 I had to put some track spacers on the rear axle , 2cm on each side but then it was normaly very high , it looked like a monster truck so , I ordered Eibach springs -30mm for it, but by mistake they gave me -30mm for Nexia , and it lowered the front about 70mm and the rear about 40mm , I was very pleased that was it for a while.. then the project started > because of the big rims, the rear brakes looked silly , so I got the rear axle from a Vectra 2.0 first I dissasembeled it..because it was rusty and didn't work .. By ViperZG I got rid of all the rust and painted it in mat black By ViperZG the callipers were repaired , fitted with new parts.. By ViperZG old vs. new discs By ViperZG new discs painted in mat black By ViperZG all new parts fitted and assembeled By ViperZG old vs. new axle By ViperZG after a while driving and parking , I scratched a rim , so I decided to repair them and paint them painted the inside in mat black By ViperZG very carefully I had to tape the rim to be painted By ViperZG the rims repaired and painted By ViperZG on the car with the new disc By ViperZG then it was the cars turn, so I started do take it apart By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG and ready for some bodywork By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG progress all the signes are removed from the car, the frot is given a bad look , the rear is changed , rust is fixed , fenders are pulled out etc. By ViperZG By ViperZG and the new rear spacers, 3cm per side By ViperZG By ViperZG Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted October 21, 2007 the front bad look By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG and finally ready for a little trip By ViperZG By ViperZG The car was then driven 100km like that The custom front and rear bumper are being made at the moment , as well as the custom sideskirts and rear wing, I expect it to be finished and painted by the end of the week, so till the next report ... Share this post Link to post
Adi_Iacob Posted October 21, 2007 ViperZG First of all, i'm glad to be the first to tell you welcome. It is quite a pleasure viewing a man so decided to improve a Daewoo car. I think you have gone far more than the other members of this forum, regarding a modified Espero. Keep up the good work and i'm lookink forward to see your car finalized. Share this post Link to post
Lao Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome and congratulations on a hard and well done job!! I am really impresed to see what amount of work you had with this car. I like it that you've done everything so clean and nicely worked. Be sure to keep us posted on every progress you make, don't abandon this forum, ok? Cheers! Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted October 21, 2007 Thanks for the replyes , I hope you will like the finall product , I will post some new pictures at the end of the week.. And I wont abandon the forum Share this post Link to post
VAXXi Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome to our forum! Your hard work on this car is indeed impressive! I'm curious about how the rear will look, once it's painted. The rims are insane Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted October 22, 2007 I want to invite everyone to introduce your cars at our forum , but please write in English www.daewoo-hr.com Share this post Link to post
Dj_Dark Posted October 22, 2007 Well done. Keep up the good work. We expect the finished product. Share this post Link to post
EM!L Posted October 29, 2007 Congratulations for your work. I'm looking forward to see the final look of your car! The rims are awesome Share this post Link to post
madkat Posted October 31, 2007 Nice! interesting "remodelling" of the bodywork - the only thing i don't agree with is the front badboylook any plans for the engine/gearbox? Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) well the bad look had to be like that because of the front bumper.. here is a preview pic.. By ViperZG and for the engine, when the car is finished on the outside I plan to swap a Opet 2.0 16V , also known as C20XE .. Edited October 31, 2007 by ViperZG Share this post Link to post
Dj_Dark Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) The eyelids need a little "touch". They are not simetrical isn't it? I expect the paint for further comments (or a brighter picture) . Until then, keep it up. Edited November 1, 2007 by Dj_Dark Share this post Link to post
king_3 Posted November 1, 2007 WOW! an ESPERO to admire. Works like this continue to inspire me on my Espero. got answers to my questiions. i have been wondering ever since if there is an Eibach for Espero (can you help me on the model name/number?). and also the long wheel stud/screws. i have been planning to use wheel spacers but my problem was if i will be able to find a long stud to compensate for the spacers. Now i know that there exists one. I just need to know how/where to get them (help again pls ) Here's my Espero. appreciate your comments. MY ESPERO Many thanks! Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted November 1, 2007 WOW! an ESPERO to admire.Works like this continue to inspire me on my Espero. got answers to my questiions. i have been wondering ever since if there is an Eibach for Espero (can you help me on the model name/number?). and also the long wheel stud/screws. i have been planning to use wheel spacers but my problem was if i will be able to find a long stud to compensate for the spacers. Now i know that there exists one. I just need to know how/where to get them (help again pls ) Here's my Espero. appreciate your comments. MY ESPERO Many thanks! Hi , and thanks.. I saw your espero a long time ago on cardomain I think..its very good.. I dont know the code number for the spring, I just ordered for Espero, and the springs for nexia came..it just fell a little more.. if you cant find it you can also take the springs of an opel kadett.. and the weell spacers..there are bolts for 2cm spacers..I have 3 cm spacers and i have 8 bolts per wheel , 4 fasten the spacer to the hub, and the other four then fasten the wheel to the spacer .. Share this post Link to post
king_3 Posted November 2, 2007 @Gamerul, Thanks for the info! finally i got the part no. I just hope it would be available at our local distributor. @Viper, Thanks also. just please keep us posted on your espero project. can't wait for the final result meanwhile, i'll think of more questions to consult to you. Share this post Link to post
jojo21 Posted November 9, 2007 @Gamerul, Thanks for the info! finally i got the part no. I just hope it would be available at our local distributor. @Viper, Thanks also. just please keep us posted on your espero project. can't wait for the final result meanwhile, i'll think of more questions to consult to you. @King_3 I do really admire the pics of the espero its great, king can i ask you where did you get the spare parts of your espero since i know that you are in the philippines, im from laguna and i hard time to look for spare parts for my espero, m looking forward that you can help me, here is my email add jonathanalvarez7@gmail.com hope you can share too the english version of service manual. thanks Share this post Link to post
king_3 Posted November 12, 2007 @King_3 I do really admire the pics of the espero its great, king can i ask you where did you get the spare parts of your espero since i know that you are in the philippines, im from laguna and i hard time to look for spare parts for my espero, m looking forward that you can help me, here is my email add jonathanalvarez7@gmail.com hope you can share too the english version of service manual. thanks sent you a PM. Let's not hijack Vipers thread Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted November 14, 2007 Got some new pics of the car.. Its being painted at the moment , i HOPE it will be completed by saturday hope you like it By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG Share this post Link to post
VAXXi Posted November 14, 2007 The butt looks ... big hope you'll manage to pull something similar to Acura TSX's behind, which is big, but very good looking. Otherwise, I must understand your roads are in very good condition, since you're lowering the car so much. Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted November 14, 2007 no , the roads are very bad actually , but I dont mind..its not so low , the front is 12 cm and the rear 15 cm ..plenty of roam.. the car is going to be in pearl white , and the diffuser on the back is going to be painted in mat black.. i still have to mount an exhaust pipe in the midlle.. Share this post Link to post
remix Posted November 15, 2007 I really hope you will add an engine to fit the "angry" exterior. Well done ! I can't say I'm a big fan of the new front and back bumpers but I do appreciate the work and money invested in this car. Keep it up ! Share this post Link to post
Bimm3r Posted November 15, 2007 cool car men, i have one the same colour. Share this post Link to post
ViperZG Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) Here are some new pics They were taken 5 minutes after I brought it home, so please dont tell me that the parts "dont fit" because I know..they were onli put on the car for the photos, I will assemble it tommorow.. By ViperZG By ViperZG By ViperZG and the exhaust By ViperZG By ViperZG the diffuser will be paintet in mat black on tuesday , or wednesday, and then I will put the exhaust on drunk.gif Edited November 16, 2007 by ViperZG Share this post Link to post
VAXXi Posted November 16, 2007 The boot lid doesn't fit ) just joking. The pearl white paint looks great, in my opinion. You're going to paint black the whole diffuser, or just the "contoured" area ? Share this post Link to post
