VND
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Jun 15, 2013 13:39:51 GMT
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Does any genius's know if the Rover 200s (MY 84-89)share springs and shocks with any later models? Inspirations:  Cheers all. |
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Jun 16, 2013 14:03:56 GMT
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Pretty sure around that time Honda and Rover shared a model that used the same engine/body (grandfather had the Honda one) I think it was the Prelude, that might be worth looking into. It was a few years ago now though so some careful Googling may be in order.  |
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'88 Cadillac Brougham hearse (white)
'91 Carlton GSi 24v
'72 Dodge dual cab pick up
'99 Mercedes S55 AMG
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VND
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Jun 16, 2013 14:15:25 GMT
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Pretty sure around that time Honda and Rover shared a model that used the same engine/body (grandfather had the Honda one) I think it was the Prelude, that might be worth looking into. It was a few years ago now though so some careful Googling may be in order. Ballade fella. Was hoping they shared parts with something a bit more common/popular, though it seems not. |
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Jun 16, 2013 15:01:17 GMT
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Ah thats it !! i guess that you have checked out Honda compatibilities then with the Ballard and other models? we all know what the Japanese are like for modding stuff |
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'88 Cadillac Brougham hearse (white)
'91 Carlton GSi 24v
'72 Dodge dual cab pick up
'99 Mercedes S55 AMG
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VND
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Jun 16, 2013 15:23:38 GMT
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Indeed.
It seems teh Ballade didnt share parts with any other models other than the 213 and Acclaim. Odd bedfellows indeed.
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79cord
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The Ballade was an upmarket, retrimmed Civic, 1984-1988 relating to that Rover. Irrelevantly rare perhaps but it also spawned the first CRX and Integra of the era.
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rysz
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Jun 18, 2013 11:34:58 GMT
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I believe that this is essentially a booted 3G Civic, the front is torsion beam based and Slater lowered the one in the OP by adjusting the torsion beam, I know this as I asked him when I saw it at the Ace a few years ago. If the front suspension is the same as the 3G, then Mk1 CRX dampers can be used as per BiAS's 3G Shuttle from this parish! The rear on the 2WD models is essentially coilover and I will be looking to use either MX5 or MK2 Golf rear coilovers to lower it, however, there may need to be some fabrication on the top mount for the shock. I would love a Ballade, but the last one that went on eBay was for silly money IMHO (Over £600!) 4*100 on the wheels means that there is plenty of options out there for you. I have some Sparco super lightweight wheels for the Shuttle I hope that some of this helps! Rysz. |
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Last Edit: Jun 18, 2013 11:35:21 GMT by rysz
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Jun 18, 2013 11:40:23 GMT
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^ What rhysz said - exactly the same as Ballade's and Civic's of that era - torsion beam can be set for lowering.
I remember having two of these OTR years ago and have fond memories, the 1.3 is a really nice, smooth engine.
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VND
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Jun 18, 2013 18:39:18 GMT
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Cheers lads.
Did NOT know any of that (havnt bought one yet).
Ebay seems to sell front and rear springs (obv wrongly listed) so that threw me a bit.
Awesome info as ever dudes, thanks for helping out.
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Jun 19, 2013 12:39:33 GMT
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I've a feeling there were some detail suspension changes fairly early on in production, but I can't remember what they were now I'm afraid. I had one, but it was 20 odd years ago...
216 Vitesse was sportyest model, so that presumably cam with stiffer springs and dampers.
Some cars had PAS but not all.
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