Just wondering what difference/problems the extra 2" wheelbase would case as there's no scope for a shortened prop. I suppose having the rear shafts at ever so slight angles won't make a massive difference.
Printable View
Just wondering what difference/problems the extra 2" wheelbase would case as there's no scope for a shortened prop. I suppose having the rear shafts at ever so slight angles won't make a massive difference.
that vw fox isnt actually RWD, me and mates thought that but when mate looked further into it its still front wheel drive!
if i was doing frnt eng/rwd id look at the likes of a narrowed english axle 5linked or similar with the type9 box or t5. instead of having such a heavy subframe etc. can mount in better with your turrets and 4 link boxes. and in theory should be lighter than a cali subframe.
why cant you go shorter prop? if could use the ford parts reco-prop could make something easily for you
Solid axle was my initial thoughts but tbh, with doing it from scratch I may aswell get the handling advantages of IRS and will probably actually work out cheaper!Quote:
Originally Posted by philip
If you're thinking of fitting an xe to power the car rear wheel drive then it can be mounted anywhere. So you can mount engine to suit where the rear suspension, torque tube and then bell housing fit. Therefore wheelbase shouldnt be a problem
Havn't you got to consider where the steering rack sits tho? It can't be too far forward.
will the steering rack be affected? I dont know. I should be quiet now lol
Depending on what the porsche front subframe looks like I may go for a escort world cup crossmember and mk2 quaiffe rack as they're very cheap!
Similar to what this guy has done with his mk2 fiesta I'll build the new chassis rails. One thing I did want to ensure is that with the ride height I'm looking to run The bottom arms will be flat and I'd like to go dowuble wishbone up front on a space framed front end.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/Image002.jpg
The hardest bit I think will be retaining vaux 5 stud hubs. If using something like these Willwood spindles (I can probably find cheaper alternatives with the same effect) its finding the bearing and hubs to fit in vaux format.
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...ukj1ti9td5gse1
Don't be blinkered into thinking IRS is better than a live axle, a few of the converted Mk2's that use IRS don't apparently have the Mk2 feel anymore and thus don't drive as well, wether that applies to anything rwd I can't comment.
My view on going IRS was simply to make use of your skills and to allow room for a more powerful engine considering a English axle won't do turbo power for long and an Atlas will set you back a small fortune if you want a proper one.
With regards to how to do the front end you could quite simply do it as that Fiesta has been done but making your TCA's which accept manta/senator/carlton hubs, I'd guess thay all fix in a similar way to a nova one so you would only need to make a fixing for a vaux bottom ball joint and then all your suspension would bolt up as normal.
This is my mk2 setup which gives you an idea of how they customize the front end from standard :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...2012009241.jpg
Note that the steering arms are much lower than a vauxhall nova and on the front of the carrier as such, I'd guess a manta or carlton may use a similar setup but you will need to look into that.
ive got a manta hub/stub axle on my corsa with double wishbone arms i could take pic of if wanted?
I wish you wouldn't keep dropping that picture in its just porn lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem