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Jun 12, 2012 19:24:26 GMT
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hi all, thinking of using a chevette x-member in a project,its about the right width, are there parts available to up rate them? eg springs,brakes etc. will be using a straight 6 bmw engine or rover v8. also which other wheels fit the pcd pssible need to be 15" thanks in advance  |
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loving the dub
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Jun 13, 2012 12:11:50 GMT
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I could be wrong but i remember them snapping or cracking when used hard, I can remember fitting fairly substantial plates to a rather rapid HS
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Jun 13, 2012 14:55:18 GMT
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Chevette is 4x100, so the world is your oyster when it comes to wheels.
For brake upgrades look at what the Scimitar SS1 guys do - the small Scimmies use Chevette front suspension with different shock/spring mounts.
Not sure if the springs are a standard-ish size or not. I suspect that all the service stuff (wheel bearings, ball joints, etc.) is available - try asking Scimitar or Chevette clubs?
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Jun 13, 2012 15:08:48 GMT
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there was a pro street mk1 cortina about a few years ago with a small block chevy on a chevvette front crossmember iirc, so they seem up to the weight
-kfw
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chevette front x-memberRobinxr4i
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Jun 13, 2012 15:59:22 GMT
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Ball joints (around £10-20) and wheel bearing (around £13) are easily avaliable from either QH or Firstline, and are inexpensive. Uprated springs are also avaliable there is a list on eBay for fronts.
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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scimjim
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chevette front x-memberscimjim
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Jun 15, 2012 15:31:52 GMT
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For brake upgrades look at what the Scimitar SS1 guys do - the small Scimmies use Chevette front suspension with different shock/spring mounts. SS1 lower wishbones are Chevette, uppers are modified to take inboard dampers, caliper is metro (non turbo), hub and disc is bespoke to SS1. We fit Chevette hubs to take the Carlton vented disc with Volvo calipers :-)  |
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chevette front x-memberRobinxr4i
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Jun 15, 2012 15:46:58 GMT
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We fit Chevette hubs to take the Carlton vented disc with Volvo calipers :-) MOAR INFO REQUIRED! Please  |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Jun 15, 2012 15:52:09 GMT
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We fit Chevette hubs to take the Carlton vented disc with Volvo calipers :-) MOAR INFO REQUIRED! Please Carlton 2.2 discs, and Volvo 240 turbo 4-pot calipers. I had this on my Chevette and its a really, really good setup. Needs at least 14" wheels to fit over them though. |
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Last Edit: Jun 15, 2012 19:51:37 GMT by warnzee
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rutts
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Jun 16, 2012 22:10:41 GMT
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slightly better are audi 80 1985-87 16v discs (256mm) machined to manta/chevette bolt fitting then use astra/calibra 16v calipers (recon off bigg red) these will stop a train had them on my manta 16v coupe perfect with ferodo comp pads.
depending on room wheel size you could go to audi 80 16v turbo discs 282mm with vectra b 2.5 calipers these will really pull you down but watch for lock up in damp weather.
master cylinder I used was an opel monza 3.0 non abs 23mm if that helps.
springs are from 380 lbs to 600lbs from a few places on net.
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Last Edit: Jun 16, 2012 22:12:50 GMT by rutts
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Jun 17, 2012 15:51:01 GMT
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thanks guys
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loving the dub
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Jun 18, 2012 22:03:13 GMT
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slightly better are audi 80 1985-87 16v discs (256mm) machined to manta/chevette bolt fitting then use astra/calibra 16v calipers (recon off bigg red) these will stop a train had them on my manta 16v coupe perfect with ferodo comp pads. Yeah, until you find the calipers hit the Lwr wisbones on lock which is an MOT Fail You can get round it by limiting the lock but that is a less than Ideal solution...... I have a pair of GTE Calipers spare if you want to go down this route ;D I'e gone for Elise calipers (As they are 1.5kg a side rather than 4kg like GTE or Volvo calipers  ), Audi 256mm vented discs remachined for now and that lot should fit under a CXR Compomotive 13" wheel ;D But Elise calipers will need new Brackets machining as they are radial mount rather than lug mount. This does make it easier to change disc size later though as its only a spacer needed between caliper and bracket  ;D Volvo/carlton is bolt on, very effective but not light GTE Caliper/ GTE disc & spacer / Audi disc is: larger disc, good power, no lighter but less lock Ideal for me would be carlton disc but at 256/260 dia, elise caliper on bespoke bracket. Loads lighter, no lock restriction, great pad choice and good power...... we will see ;D |
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scimjim
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chevette front x-memberscimjim
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Jun 19, 2012 21:08:29 GMT
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MOAR INFO REQUIRED! Please Carlton 2.2 discs, and Volvo 240 turbo 4-pot calipers. I had this on my Chevette and its a really, really good setup. Needs at least 14" wheels to fit over them though. Off the shelf parts, no machining, spacers or caliper adaptors required - and no need to go bigger on the SS1 VW or E30 4x100 wheels fit nicely |
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), Audi 256mm vented discs remachined for now and that lot should fit under a CXR Compomotive 13" wheel ;D
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