Going to start gutting the GXL this weekend
04-19-03, 12:08 AM
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Going to start gutting the GXL this weekend
Yup, going to start gutting it for parts to use on the base. 
I'm taking the 5 lugs, brakes, and wheels from the GXL and swapping them onto the base. Anything else I should take from the GXL and put on the base? Struts / springs?
I'm taking the 5 lugs, brakes, and wheels from the GXL and swapping them onto the base. Anything else I should take from the GXL and put on the base? Struts / springs?
04-20-03, 07:33 AM
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Limited slip only allows the wheel that's spinning to do that for a short while before it locks the two sides together and transmits power to both wheels. Upside-none of that inside tire smoking like crazy when you turn a corner on the gas.
I don't believe the base has LSD.
If you want, you can swap the springs & swaybars but I'd only do that if you're getting new struts. no sense doing that work and swaping the old struts over, they're um...old.
I don't believe the base has LSD.
If you want, you can swap the springs & swaybars but I'd only do that if you're getting new struts. no sense doing that work and swaping the old struts over, they're um...old.
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04-20-03, 08:23 AM
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Posi (positive traction) is basically just GMs term for a limited slip. I belive ford uses (traction lock). Various companies use different terms. Its all basically the same thing. Basically it wont let just the one wheel spin, it will lock up both for better traction.
04-20-03, 10:58 AM
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Exactly, it's all a bunch of term's used to describe the same thing, posi is the same thing as a limited slip, and no, base did NOT come with a limited slip.
04-20-03, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by SonicRaT
Exactly, it's all a bunch of term's used to describe the same thing, posi is the same thing as a limited slip, and no, base did NOT come with a limited slip.
Exactly, it's all a bunch of term's used to describe the same thing, posi is the same thing as a limited slip, and no, base did NOT come with a limited slip.
04-20-03, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
That is because the skinny base model tires do not provide enough traction. They will both spin very easily. If you upgrade the wheels/tires to something significantly more grippy, you will not be spinning both wheels anymore.
That is because the skinny base model tires do not provide enough traction. They will both spin very easily. If you upgrade the wheels/tires to something significantly more grippy, you will not be spinning both wheels anymore.
04-20-03, 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Yes, Id say swap both the front and rear anti-sway bars, they are both a bit beefier on the GXL.
Yes, Id say swap both the front and rear anti-sway bars, they are both a bit beefier on the GXL.
04-20-03, 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Looking at your webpage...is it just me or does your "Donar" car look much nicer than your "project"
Looking at your webpage...is it just me or does your "Donar" car look much nicer than your "project"
04-20-03, 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by DrifterFD3S
ok, so jdubs99 why would there be a night and day diff from posi to lsd if they are the same thing?
ok, so jdubs99 why would there be a night and day diff from posi to lsd if they are the same thing?
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I just did this and here are a few things I learned:
1. Drop the whole rear sub-frame, once you disconnect the shocks & get the LSD unbolted from the driveshaft its only four bolts to drop it.
2. ANTI- sway bars are beefier, and are a good and easy swap, that is if your car doesnt already have an aftermarket bar(s)
3. It would be good to invest in some new PE anti-swaybar bushings while your at it, my rubber ones were pretty worn and I would have loved to have some PE ones at the time.
4. Its worth the effort, so far my car is alot more predictable and stable. That and I can get some decent tires with a more popular tire size.
1. Drop the whole rear sub-frame, once you disconnect the shocks & get the LSD unbolted from the driveshaft its only four bolts to drop it.
2. ANTI- sway bars are beefier, and are a good and easy swap, that is if your car doesnt already have an aftermarket bar(s)
3. It would be good to invest in some new PE anti-swaybar bushings while your at it, my rubber ones were pretty worn and I would have loved to have some PE ones at the time.
4. Its worth the effort, so far my car is alot more predictable and stable. That and I can get some decent tires with a more popular tire size.
04-20-03, 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by spunks
Don't forget the speedo gear,You'll need to change it because you are going to a larger wheel size!
Don't forget the speedo gear,You'll need to change it because you are going to a larger wheel size!
It has to do with the tire diameter. If the tires are too big, it'll read wrong, and if the tires are too small it'll read wrong.. You componsate.
The 15's and 14's didn't use a diffferent diameter, but just a different wheel / tire combo.
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