chrisg
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:37 PM |
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Focus ST vs Volvo s40 T5
I know that the ST uses the S40 T5 engine, but does anyone know if all the drivetrian is the same(box/diff/driveshafts/hubs/uprights)?
The volvo bits seem to be considerably cheaper than the Ford bits (from breakers) I just wondered why.
Cheers
Chris
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error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:48 PM |
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it doesnt have an ST tag on it , and everbody is blissfully unaware of the similarties to each other .
i believe they share the same platform .
but things like engine can be different in that the ST is hampered by the exhaust manifold because its much smaller .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 10:01 PM |
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Warrants further investigation, what would a full Volvo set up be worth?
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 10:15 PM |
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front cut offs are usually £1 - £1.5k .
depends what you want ?
if your going mid engined with it , look further backwards , whole cars can be had for around £500 .
And dont go pinching my ideas with it   
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 10:20 PM |
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Well it is for a mid engined set up, I don't know what your ideas are but I'll do my best!
I'd be looking for something probably that's been rolled for £500?
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 09:07 AM |
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im only jesting !!
pick an early 850/ s70 , youll get the whole car .
i can provide you with some dimensions of the subframe , how to mount it into a chassis etc .
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chrisg
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 10:15 AM |
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That would be spiffing!
I'll be in touch
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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MikeR
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 11:12 AM |
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Is someone planning another book????
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chrisg
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 11:53 AM |
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Always planning Mike, you know that
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 11:59 AM |
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my 850 T5 was 700 quid with ten months mot when dad bought it and he had a year and 10k miles out of it before I inherited it to make it faster
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