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The Simps
08-04-09, 06:11 PM
does anybody have a photo of the cally/cav rear IRS setup off the car?

thanks.
valvercorsa
08-04-09, 06:23 PM
add a look on google images but nowt on there mate :( my bro got a cavalier 4x4 up yard but no way of getting pictures of underneath sorry will keep an eye out for ya
valvercorsa
08-04-09, 06:26 PM
got this off mk3oc
dunno if its a cavalier one lol

http://media.photobucket.com/image/vauxhall%20cavalier%20independent%20rear%20suspens ion/ronniecourt/all%204/1ed35d09.jpg
djbrowney
08-04-09, 06:29 PM
fenny has one down the yard if you need any measurements buddy
The Simps
08-04-09, 06:36 PM
Cheers peeps.

Just looking at IRS setups and it seems like most only use the one control arm setup and not double wishbone - is that normal?

http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/320-rear-suspension-drawing.jpg


I'm trying to weigh up how much work my tubs will need to be converted for rwd and whether its worth doing it now.
Dod
08-04-09, 06:36 PM
If you're desperate I can flip one of my Cavs onto its roof for you.

Also, they're the same back end set up as a 2.0 Carlton, now theres some trivia for you. ;)


Edit: Thats the correct set up. Its a good bit wider then the Nova but it is doable and a Carlton 2.0 diff will fir nicely.
wilson_sri
08-04-09, 09:05 PM
Are you going to do what i think you are going to do, you crazy mofo?!
The Simps
08-04-09, 09:36 PM
Are you going to do what i think you are going to do, you crazy mofo?!


Had always planned to make it rwd but wanted to get it running fwd 1st so I can enjoy it this year (not done a trackday for 2 years ffs!!) but might just save myself the additional cost and start doing it now.

Looking at using a Porsche 924 setup as the gearbox is at the back with the diff so will have near 50/50 weight distribution. I'm just looking at what suspension options I'll have.
R1CH
08-04-09, 09:40 PM
Could you not just knock up some trailing arms and a craddle to mount the diff ? similar kinda thing to what ZCars use ?
The Simps
08-04-09, 09:52 PM
For how cheap trailing arms are to buy with bushes and everything included I might not need to. I think the 924s wheelbase is very close to that of a nova anyway.