has anyone been to the exeter show and seen the de-dion set up by gts.and what is it like?????????

I too would be interested in more details. Darren, post pictures and details!

just arrived back had a chat to darren
and compared notes as we are building dion, he uses welded tube rather than
one piece bent

Hmm, didn't expect that...
I look forward to seeing some pictures (come on Darren the suspense is killing us mate...)

Cheers,
Craig.

Dax also use welded tubes, but it's quite a different setup:




Can't see it being a bad thing and probably easier to make?

Hi all,

Just a quickie to say thanks to everyone who came and said hi at the show, it was really good to meet you all and to get such nice feedback on the car.

Next time we will have a Locostbuilders register to sign and organise a proper meeting.

I have added pics of the kit to the website now. www.gtstuning.co.uk and also pics of the De Dion setup. I have tried to test the lateral stiffnes of the axle as a bent tube and as a welded V tube, and so far the V is stiffer. I suspect its less likely to try and return to being a straight tube as well over time.

It is designed to work with the full sierra track width?
Basically, will it be suitable for our +4 chassis?
What does the kit include and what work would need doing by us?

Yes full Sierra track width.
Kit includes the De Dion axle complete with trailing arm and shock brackets etc.. and panhard rod.
Keep an eye on my website towards the end of this week and i'll have drawn the chassis mods required so you know how to fit it.
Kind regards,
Darren

Cheers Darren, it's much appreciated
Would Nissan Bluebird trailing arms be suitable? (I just want to check before I go rummaging in scrap yards).

Trailing arms are as per book except 12" long and use poly bushes.

Kind regards,

Darren