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Hi guys
looking at an axle upgrade for my opel kadett.
First 2 choices of Manta a or isuzu piazza is proving difficult as I cant find any. But I was wondering if a mazda mx5 mk1 axle would fit. they are still quite plentiful, have the same pcd of 4x100 pcd and would be upgraded easily.
if any one has some pictures of a rear axle, that will be great. and width as well.
thanks
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'72 Opel kadett coupe
'77 Opel kadett city sr
'92 Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood
'93 Peugeot 205 GL auto
'88 Citroen BX 16v(Breaking)
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Dez
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mazda mx5 axleDez
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they don't have an 'axle' like a kadett, manta or piazza does. they're IRS with a complete demountable subframe, similar to an old jag IRS in appearance in terms of it having a centre cage that everything is mounted to, except they're proper twin wishbone with CV joints.
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May 28, 2012 10:02:16 GMT
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yeah had heard from pop, but was wondering if it would go in. I'm going to be cutting the bulkhead and transmission tunnel out anyway.
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'72 Opel kadett coupe
'77 Opel kadett city sr
'92 Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood
'93 Peugeot 205 GL auto
'88 Citroen BX 16v(Breaking)
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May 28, 2012 10:25:55 GMT
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You could probably get it to work, but it won't be a simple bolt in
as it's a double wishbone there wont be the space without extensive modifications where the rear seat is!
though you could probably convert to struts from a FWD car!
what sort of power is it needed to take?
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May 28, 2012 11:15:36 GMT
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I just threw away a complete MX5 subframe/diff/driveshafts! If you'd posted this up before the weekend you could have had it all very cheap just to try out.
As Ian says, I reckon it'll be a lot of work but they are great units if you aren't afraid of chopping the rear floor up a bit.
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May 28, 2012 12:36:42 GMT
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I just threw away a complete MX5 subframe/diff/driveshafts! If you'd posted this up before the weekend you could have had it all very cheap just to try out. What??  Why didn't you save it for me? I want to line it up under the rear of my Vitesse and see if its a possibility.  Bad Bruce!!  |
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Koos
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May 28, 2012 13:40:07 GMT
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to start off. 120bhp. but as years go by who knows. its only going to be used in anger.
ok then. thanks for the info, i may just look at bubbling it. then i suppose could just fit later manta gear.
watch this space.
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'72 Opel kadett coupe
'77 Opel kadett city sr
'92 Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood
'93 Peugeot 205 GL auto
'88 Citroen BX 16v(Breaking)
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May 28, 2012 15:28:33 GMT
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What?? Why didn't you save it for me? I want to line it up under the rear of my Vitesse and see if its a possibility. Bad Bruce!! The idea of advertising a car being broken is that you request parts you want. Not being a mind reader I'm afraid I new nothing of your desire for a rear subframe/diff set-up. You knew I was breaking the car, you should have let me know  I've got the bits you have requested put to one side for you though.... |
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May 30, 2012 12:21:54 GMT
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I did mention it once, but I didn't know it was free!
You got my text at the weekend though?
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Koos
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MantaA16V
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May 30, 2012 23:31:23 GMT
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I've fitted IRS axles in Manta's and it's nightmare. MX5 rear axle is quite wide too (56.2") i have a B Series manta axle but thats 55.4" wide
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I just threw away a complete MX5 subframe/diff/driveshafts! If you'd posted this up before the weekend you could have had it all very cheap just to try out. What?? Why didn't you save it for me? I want to line it up under the rear of my Vitesse and see if its a possibility. Bad Bruce!! IIRC an MX5 rear setup is bit wider than a Vitesse. But that is not neccessarily a bad thing ;D Adrian |
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May 31, 2012 11:39:41 GMT
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I was going to narrow it down to -1" narrower than standard, tub the rear inner arches and try and get some 8x15 Boranni wires on it... :-D
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Koos
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