John Bonnett
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 04:11 PM |
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Sugestions on modifying/changing struts please
I think this is hopeless but I'd like to run it by you anyway, if I may.
I'm running the complete 205GTI suspension on the rear of the trials car and the problem is that I cannot go any larger in diameter on the tyres
because they will foul the spring pans.
I know I can buy a pair of Bilsteins with 2 1/4" diam springs that would solve the problem but I'm not prepared to pay their prices.
Any suggestions for a Locost solution?
Any answers gratefully received, thank you..JPG)
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 04:12 PM |
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Sorry, I should have added the question, I would like to go larger diameter on the wheels and tyres, can you please suggest any possibilities on how
to do this.
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Mix
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 04:40 PM |
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Hi
Spacers are not an option then.
Regards Mick
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Ivan
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 05:01 PM |
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The only option I can see is to change the angle of the wheel spindle to the strut and move the top of the strut inboard. don't know how easy
this is - depends on the way the spindle is fixed to the strut and if there's room on the chassis.
I think Bilsteins are the easier - albeit more expensive option with the bonus of improved shock performance
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Minicooper
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 05:07 PM |
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How about these coil over converters from rally design, converts a strut into to a coil-over strut with 2 1/4 springs
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3458&osCsid=v09sm1toumsmvdbanvq89qu287
Cheers
David
I found this that describes how you do it, this is a homemade conversion but the principle is the same
http://www.mirafiori.com/~courtney/128/tech/coilover.html
[Edited on 26/6/08 by Minicooper]
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 06:11 PM |
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My thanks to all of you who have replied particularly Minicooper who has found someone who has done the same job. Following the article, I'll
have a go at stripping an old strut and see if I can source the adjustable seats. That should solve the problem without going to the expence of
Billies.
I don't think I could easily change the angle of the struts and spacers would need to be enormous.
Once again, thank you all, will keep you posted with the results.
atb
John
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britishtrident
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 06:49 PM |
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Torsion bars
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johnston
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 09:18 PM |
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common problem with the 205s but billys are the job..
take a look at some ford shocks i measured mondeo ones a while back they were about same diameter at the bottom maybe sierra ones are the same or
something else some rovers have something similar..
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