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Dec 30, 2011 18:39:49 GMT
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Right i have bought myself a talbot samba as i love these cars and see alot of potential. but at the first hurdle ive hit a problem  lowering this car isnt as easy as the usual ebay purchase of a lowering kit. i have looked everywhere and cannot find any parts too lower my samba. and i really don't want too cut my coils. so if anyone has any ideas or advice i will be very thankful |
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RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Dec 30, 2011 19:00:43 GMT
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There are 2 options that jump out in cases like this. Firstly there's the chance of finding something from a different car that is close enough to fit, or be adapted to fit. While the second option is to have parts custom made to fit. The first's likely to be cheaper, but may require some skills/lots of searching.
What suspension set-up does the samba use? and how does the suspension mount? Does it share its platform with any other cars?
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Last Edit: Dec 30, 2011 19:01:43 GMT by RobinJI
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will
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Dec 30, 2011 19:39:36 GMT
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What's the set up on these, coils front and torsion bar rear?
Based on a Pug 104 if that's of any help.
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Front suspension is macpherson struts and coil springs, with an antiroll bar. Rear is trailing arm type, telescopic dampers and coil springs. GLS and convertible ones have a rear ARB.
I have an HBOL somewhere for the Samba, so I can dig it out if you'd like me to look anything up. They're great fun wee cars, although can be a bit tricky to work on. I had 3 Sambas, at the same time, 20 years ago. I feel old now!
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Feb 15, 2012 21:46:10 GMT
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i have spoken to a company who deal with suspension and i am getting some custom springs made up its not as expensive as first thought so all looks positive atm thanks for the help all  |
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Feb 15, 2012 23:13:01 GMT
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The Samba was rallied by the works and by privatears so parts are available ....yes not so many I agree as there used to be Try AVO they will probably be able to help,if you are stuck PM me as I run a rally prep company and would be more than happy to tyr and sort you out
Dave
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sparkyt
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Feb 15, 2012 23:42:10 GMT
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Rally design .. helped me out before mate they do coil springs in almost any size and rate and for not a lot of cash I got 4 springs made for 48 notes .. even sell weld on threds to convert shocks to coil over ..
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lowering this car isnt as easy as the usual ebay purchase of a lowering kit. i have looked everywhere and cannot find any parts too lower my samba. and i really don't want too cut my coils. so if anyone has any ideas or advice i will be very thankful
