How to fix: 1st gen front suspension.
The car
http://whiteknucklephotography.com/i...1/DSC_7504.JPG From the front. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...I/000_0220.jpg From the side http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...I/000_0219.jpg In action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFoGm6gRacY Dave |
Nice video!
What all did you do to the front suspension? |
Originally Posted by dantheman
Nice video!
What all did you do to the front suspension? Dave |
is there a reason it has a roof scoop? not too familiar with the rally scene, but i thought roof scoops were only practical for mr cars.
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood.... |
Originally Posted by ZeikHunter
is there a reason it has a roof scoop? not too familiar with the rally scene, but i thought roof scoops were only practical for mr cars.
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood.... The carbon fiber light pod houses 4 HID lights that turn night into day. Dave |
Awesomeness, I've heard of and seen some photos of this car, nive to see your finally on here. I like it, sounds like a back of bee's coming through the woods, then a little yellow FB goes shooting by.
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Oh, and how difficult was the 2nd gen suspension into the FB? I wish there was a write up. wink wink.
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^^ thats wat i thought the thread was going to contain! more info plzzzz with a cherry on top
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that a nice quick car you got there
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Billy (Respeed) has hinted in other threads about a kit he's making as we speak that will adapt the 2nd gen suspension. Last I heard sometime next month was the expected release.
Awesome car BTW! |
Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Billy (Respeed) has hinted in other threads about a kit he's making as we speak that will adapt the 2nd gen suspension. Last I heard sometime next month was the expected release.
Awesome car BTW! |
bump!!
any updates on this?
any more info?? |
did you use FC subframe, and controll arms, with an FC spindles and coilovers? I have been very intrested in making a first gen rally car for a long while now lol. I am also wondering what spindles you were running before hand? did you jsut use 84-85 spindles? and what kind of rates are u running spring wise lol?
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I am planning on this soon, can you show the mounting points and indicate which ones you changed.
How did the steering column install go, any issues? |
A writeup/how to with detailed pics, measurements, modification proceedures, parts list, etc., would be greatly appreciated by many of us 1st genners. It appers that you have done a very successful and workable swap, where many have failed or not followed through with completing. Please enlighten us oh wise rally meister. :bowdown:
Loved your vid, but alas, it's entirely too short, more more, now now, lol. Even though I'm older, I am still impatient somedays. I don't know how I missed this thread when it was posted 5 weeks ago. Guess I don't spend enough time on the forum. :wallbash: yeah right |
hahahaha trochoid not spending enough time on here yea right man ;) I'm very glad to see that some people have actualy done this swap successfully, because lets face it the FB front end leaves much to be desired. I may have to consider doing this on my 13bt car....
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guys, billy is working on something to help our front ends also. i recommend waiting on this to hit the market before you try this swap.
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Originally Posted by aws140
guys, billy is working on something to help our front ends also. i recommend waiting on this to hit the market before you try this swap.
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im sure youve heard of respeed, correct? well hes the man behind that amazing company. he has a lot of new products about to hit the market.
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This guy shows up to say hi, and we bombard him with requests for photos, writeups, and parts lists.... He'll never be back now! lol.
I'm not sure how I missed this thread either, but it sure looks interesting... |
I can't believe I missed it as well.
It looks like you did an absolutely amazing job on it. And I can't wait to see what Billy comes up with for the front suspension as well. I am still really confused as to why he is putting so much effort into developing things for first gens when the rest of the world is leaving them behind, even though I am in much appreciation as I am sure he will be seeing a lot of my money. |
Originally Posted by aws140
im sure youve heard of respeed, correct? well hes the man behind that amazing company. he has a lot of new products about to hit the market.
Look forward to seeing what he has coming out. Should be good stuff. |
Nice car and vid. Your having too much fun now stop that! :D
Omid (abeomid) did the swap and did a writeup a few years back. Whatever happened to him? He sorta disappeared, kinda like me for a while but IM BACK BABY! :D Anyway from what I remember it looked pretty straight forward. The mount hole line up almost perfectly (IIRC he had to oval the holes in the FC crossmember, thats all). |
It seems kenn chan has done the swap as well: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/fc-suspension-swap-writeup-237825/ Its omid's original thread, but its been revived. Does seem pretty straightforward. However, i have so many parts sitting around already with the intent of using various respeed kits I think I'll just go that route, assuming I like his rack and pinion kit, which I'm sure i will. ;)
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It seems perfect for a rally car, the extra suspension height is actually and advantage for this purpose, what rear mods did you do?
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