slater
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Jul 14, 2006 17:31:24 GMT
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One bolt removed from the suspension and its now sitting on the shocks  Looks to be ok for wheels clearance but would benifit from some tuck and skinnier tyres at the front   With more camber   You can see how much its dropped (about 6") I wish i could drive it like this!! |
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Jul 17, 2006 18:46:48 GMT
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Looks like the front will require a coilover conversion to get it where i want it. Does anyone know of a car which has shocks with a threaded stud fittings at both ends (that you can get coilovers for?) Uno brake conversion is on the cards too ;D Skoda Estelle/Rapid uses shocks with a single threaded mount at the top, and at the bottom. The bottom looks like it has two bolt mounting, but that is just held to the a single nut at the bottom |
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bstardchild
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Jul 17, 2006 23:06:56 GMT
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Madder than a box of frogs!
But I like it - I learnt to drive in one - all me mates took the curse word cos it had a full length webasto type sunroof and they reckoned I ought to get another one for the other foot!!!
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Davenger
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How did you get that fabulous negative camber?
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slater
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Jul 18, 2006 12:02:56 GMT
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I took out the bolt that held the bottom of the wheel in and pullled it out a bit. take a look at the last pic and you can see where the bolt goes through the upright at the top and through the spring at the bottom! |
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Jul 19, 2006 19:15:48 GMT
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Can you raise the spring? (as done with Triumph Herald rear springs?).
Looking into lowering parts and techniques for Triumph (Herald/Spitfire etc) rear ends or HA Viva fronts might give you some ideas.
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Jul 19, 2006 20:20:34 GMT
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Have you seen the double wishbone set-up with coil-overs like this: www.fiat500sport.com/def.asp?l=ENG&sku=2CF3628D160F Look at Front and rear suspension Art.0479 Sports suspension kit Its lots of money but I recon that it could be made much cheaper. I was thinking of making my own version of this for my car, it might be worth looking at if you want to ger radical with yours |
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slater
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Jul 19, 2006 22:40:44 GMT
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Yeh, thats the kind of thing I'm making, started on it today attulay as my boss is away on holiday!  like that but i think i will weld the cross member in place insted if having a bolt on one. |
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Jul 21, 2006 10:57:51 GMT
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I'm liking all this tiny Fiat kit!   Great site! |
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phatphord
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Jul 21, 2006 10:58:45 GMT
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I'm liking the obviuos fact its made by a grandparent  *taxi please! |
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1994 Ford Scorpio Lowrider
um...and some bikes...
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slater
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Sept 9, 2006 14:01:24 GMT
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Sept 9, 2006 14:33:30 GMT
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Wow ,.. that is really quite rusty..!  |
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Sept 9, 2006 16:00:41 GMT
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holy moley, literally! good work slater, i hope those new panels cover all those holes J |
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Sept 9, 2006 16:20:25 GMT
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Jeepers H Creepers!
Thats enough to make most people run away, but I reckon you can pull this one off ;-)
Really want one of these myself mow!
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slater
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Sept 9, 2006 16:27:57 GMT
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It allways looks worse from underneath. If you took most retro cars and had a good session with a pointy hammer you would find the same thing. This is a good example! honest! |
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Sept 9, 2006 17:11:10 GMT
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too many threads, not enough time!
I'm not sure how I missed this but, what a project. Hats of to you for picking something that rusty and sticking with it.
By the way those rollover jigs are sweet, must get some of those myself.
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Sept 9, 2006 20:26:49 GMT
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Just reminded me..I've got a fruit crumble in the fridge! ;D 8-)Seriously though,well done for saving this, I love these little Fiats....so much character in such a small car. 
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Sept 11, 2006 14:29:10 GMT
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Eek, that's pretty rusty even by my standards |
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Davenger
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Sept 11, 2006 14:44:27 GMT
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If anyone can pollish a turd, Slater can ;D
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Sept 12, 2006 9:37:42 GMT
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Saying that my Manglebox looked a bit like that underneath but I've sworn not to do another ruster like that unless it's REALLY old.
Speaking of which I must get down to the garage...
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Looks to be ok for wheels clearance but would benifit from some tuck and skinnier tyres at the front
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