andyace
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| posted on 12/1/05 at 04:12 PM |
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DeDion Kit
Hello All,
Could any one tell me what is included in the GTS DeDion rear axle kit and what I will have to make/source elsewhere? I have the donor Sierra.
I understand that there are some chassis mods as detailed in the PDF. Do I have to make the diff mounts or are they included?
Trailing arms, panhard rod ?
Many thanks, Andy
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flak monkey
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| posted on 12/1/05 at 04:23 PM |
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IIRC the trailing arms and panhard rod are included. GTS also sell diff mounts (think they are in the chassis section..) which i think you need to buy
separately.
Mods as in pdf as you say.
David 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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big_wasa
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 12:22 AM |
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de dion
Information above is NOT corect! I have just received my de deion axle from darren at gts and what you get for the £140 as advertised on his site is
just the one piece which is the de dion axle all outher bits are seperate! Nice piece worth the dosh, when you think about the work involved in
converting a live axle its a much beter propersition . pics in my archive
 
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andyace
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 10:34 AM |
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Thanks 4 that,
Given that, what do I need to also order to get my rear axle fixed on and working from GTS?
At a guess :
De Dion Axle
Trailing Arms
Panhard Rod
Bushs (I assume these dont come with arms and rod)
Something to connect panhard rod to axle?
Diff mounts
Am I missing anything and does GTS supply all of these ?
Also looking at the pic are there brackets on the axle from GTS which connect the trailing arms or do you have to make these yourself as in a live
axle?
[Edited on 13/1/05 by andyace]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 01:30 PM |
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OK my bad...
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Avoneer
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 05:01 PM |
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I though (according to a previous post by Daz) that everything was included apart from the diff brackets, poly bushes and the rod end for the panhard
rod???????
Pat...
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However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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ned
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 05:06 PM |
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mine included the axle, trailing arms, panhard rod and bolts/bushes. no dif mounts, bought them seperatley from darren.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Avoneer
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 05:20 PM |
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Quotes from Daz:
"In the £150 you get the Panhard rod, DeDion axle, trailing arms. The only thing you need is the diff mounts unless you fancy making your own,
they are only £12."
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 06:35 PM |
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de dion
It was having read the previous posts that I purchased my axle from Darren..It said nothing on his website about the outher bits being inclueded and
they where not present when delivered? I was charged £140 not the £150 as stated in previous posts? So Asumed prices must have gone up? Cost of four
trailing arms and panhard rod minus rose joint is another £67.50... Arms, £12.5x4 plus £17.50 for the panhard rod?So if Darren could shed some light
on this matter I would be greatfull !
Another pic of my axle...
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big_wasa
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| posted on 13/1/05 at 06:40 PM |
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de dion
de dion from Darren at GTS...less than a month ago!
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andyace
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| posted on 16/1/05 at 09:18 PM |
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Help Anyone.... Darren!!
Anyone bought the DeDion Axle kit, seems to be hit and miss as to what you get.
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/1/05 at 09:51 PM |
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ring him and ask, his number is on his website. best way to solve a problem...
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chunkielad
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| posted on 16/1/05 at 11:26 PM |
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I emailed Darren a few days ago as I need to go with the Sierra back end - awaiting a reply - will inform you when I know what is happening.
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ady8077
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| posted on 16/1/05 at 11:30 PM |
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Isn't he at the autosports show?
Adrian
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chunkielad
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| posted on 16/1/05 at 11:44 PM |
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Bugger!! I was hoping to order in the next day or so once I sorted the contents out!!
We may have to wait another few days then!!
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andyace
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 06:27 PM |
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It was never meant to be like this!!!
I have got a reply from Darren and the answer is that the axle alone is £150, see my calculations below for the rest of the costs. As you can see to
get get my chassis rolling is going to set me back about £750 (  Gulp, the wifes going to kill me, she was ok when she saw Rons books title!!!!!)
Anyone have any cheaper options 4 me please.
Darrens Reply :
The DeDion rear set up you require is:-
DeDion axle - £150
Panhard rod - £17.50
Trailing arms - 4 off at £12.50 each
Rod end for panahrd rod - £12.50
You may also need diff mounts - £12.50 a pair and poly bushes a £2 each (9 off required, or £48.00 for a full car set)
The front is 2 top wishbones(£48), 2 bottom wishbones(£70), 1 pair of mushroom adaptors (£32.50), 1 pair steering rack extensions (£16), 2 transit
ball joints (£13), 2 maxi ball joints (£32), 2 locknuts (£2)
Kind regards,
Darren
My Calculations :
Rear :
DeDion Axle £150
Panhard Rod £17.50
Trailing Arms £50
Rod End £12.50
Diff Mounts £12.50
Delivery £17
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£259.50
Front :
2 Top Wishbones £48
2 Bot Wishbones £70
Mushroom Adapters £32.50
St Rack Extensions £16
2 Transit Ball Joints £13
2 Maxi Ball Joints £32
2 Locknuts £2
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£213.50
Poly Bushes (Car Set) £48
Adjustable Shock Kit £220
Shock Kit Delivery £12
Total To Get It Rolling : £753
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Avoneer
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 06:38 PM |
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Have things changed then as a recent post by Daz said everything was included (i'll try and find the link and post it) - kind of put me off
now,
Pat...
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andyace
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 07:00 PM |
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Hi Could you give me a comparable price to get me what I am after.
I can not see a price of £995 anywhere on the website. Cheapest kit is £1292.50
Also I have a 2.0 Pinto donor, is this going to fit in the Indy?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 07:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snoopy
if youve not started building then you would be better off buying a starter kit ours is £995 you get more including most pannels
That is a good buy
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flak monkey
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 07:16 PM |
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Are the details of the Indy actually on the mk site? If so i cant find them!
Assuming mk only have one website...
www.mkengineering.co.uk ??
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Avoneer
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 07:49 PM |
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I'm still confused:
This is what Darren said on this post:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=10693
"In the £150 you get the Panhard rod, DeDion axle, trailing arms. The only thing you need is the diff mounts unless you fancy making your
own"
Pat...
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 08:26 PM |
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Clicky
MK Sportscars link above.
Flak monkey, is this what you're looking for?
[Edited on 17-1-05 by Hellfire]
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andyace
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 08:43 PM |
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Darren... Help....
Can anyone solve the great Dedion Kit mystery !!!! Need to order something soon.
Oh and I can still not see the Indy kit for £995.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Clicky
MK Sportscars link above.
Flak monkey, is this what you're looking for?
It is indeed, thank you very much 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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undecided
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| posted on 17/1/05 at 08:58 PM |
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Tut tut a feel some arseyness in the air!
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