2cv
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 01:52 PM |
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Conversion of Peugeot struts to coilover question
A friend asked me to ask this question for him.
He would like to convert the standard strut to coilover by removing the spring pan and welding on an adjustable spring seat. He says the standard
strut cannot be dismantled and here's his question;
Does anyone know of a Peugeot 205 strut with a removable insert so that it can be taken apart whilst the welding is done. Thank you for any help here.
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madrallysport
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 03:20 PM |
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the only 205 strut i have ever seen with a removable insert is a fixed platform bilstien, we used to use these on the group n rally car, i stripped
one removed the spring platform and weilded a thresded outer on to it to convert it for 2 1/4" adjustable spring.
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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2cv
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 04:05 PM |
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Thank you for that, I'll certainly pass it on to my friend. The trouble is, Billies don't come cheap.
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madrallysport
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 05:17 PM |
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Check this link out below you some times see them on it - rally second hand parts link
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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2cv
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 07:59 PM |
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Check this link out below you some times see them on it - rally second hand parts link
Thank you very much; really helpful.
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 08:21 PM |
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There is a way to do this without risking the damper mechanism. You'll need a longer length of 52mm OD tube threaded at 52X1.50 (that
corresponds with most 2.25" platforms).
Slip the tube over the damper till it touches the bracketry that holds the hub etc in place. You may need to weld a 'guide bush' in place
at the top if there is too much play between the tube and the strut outer. (Most 52mm tube you will find for this purpose has a 46mm ID)
All you then need is to substantially tack the base in place where it touches the hub bracket and avoiding the strut tube. This will be enough to hold
everything together..
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Mike
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