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karlyoung

Just fitted new springs

Hi, Just fitted some 1" lower 190lb springs to the front of the esky, when it has weight off and you turn the wheel the springs turn in the mounts and clunk. Its fine when its dropped onto the wheels. Is this normal? I wouldn't have thought going 1" lower was excessive enough to make it that slack i..
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2012/10/07 23:01:03
Matt75

Capri Steering Arms - Which ones for which side

Hi Guys, I mixed my left and right steering arms and now I am unsure whch side / way up they go. Also is there a left and right steering arm too? Can you have a look at the pics and let me know which way is correct. Pics 2 & 3 look right to me. Cheers Matt..
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2012/10/06 18:27:45
escortinadriver

Shorter inserts for modified struts

Hey guys, looking at my options for shortening the struts for a new coil over conversion. I am estimating I will need about 2 inches out of the body? What have people used? I have heard of the rx7 ones. Also of rav4 however I cannot find specs for there length. What are some options, their dimension..
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2012/10/03 20:50:30
ESCORTWIL145

Adjustable top mounts for front suspension

Hi, has anyone used the below before? I am thinking of purchasing a pair for the front of my Mk1 Esky. They are 160mm in diameter, the postage to me is 30 pounds, so all up about $200. Sounds like a good deal to me. Do people think that is cheap? and is there an alternative in Aus? Thoughts please..
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2012/10/03 20:43:29
escortinadriver

Coilover 2.25 inch springs, where?

Hey guys, Where is everyone sourcing there coilover srpings from? Local or uk? Prices? I'm after some 2.25" springs, have yet to measure length in car but estimating 9-10 inches.... As for rates? mk1 escort with pinto turbo will be used for weekends hopefully trackdays. Seems like a good variety an..
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2012/10/01 17:04:03
Matt75

Adjustable Track / Tie Rod Ends

Hi Guys, I am looking at a pair of "Green" tie rods to finish off my Capri Struts and have heard of guys having issues with the steering arms not being long enough and needing to get extenders when running high degrees of camber. I thought a set of adjustable tie rods with spherical bearings may be ..
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2012/09/20 20:41:16
The Other Half

Sourcing maker of these strut tops...

Hey, I'm trying to source the maker of these strut tops. Anyone have an idea? Cheers http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk60/the_other_half/IMG_2360.jpg http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk60/the_other_half/IMG_2359.jpg..

2012/09/08 14:31:16
ATD350

Mk1 Tie rod ends for Mk2 struts.

Hi Guys, Does anyone know of a tie rod end that has the small fine UNF internal thread of a Mk1 Escort, but the larger taper to suit a Mk2? I have Mk2 struts in my Mk1, but want to retain my current Mk1 Steering rack. I have a feeling it may be the 4118S of the Mk2 RS2000? I have also he..
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2012/09/03 18:55:13
tys.mk2

mk2 escort strut tops

hi im in the process of building my mk2 escort and before i order my strut tops, im wondering is there a big difference between small strut tops and bigger ones, what are the benefits?? would there be huge difference in adjustment ?? would it be worth converting to a larger strut top any help would ..
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2012/08/29 20:25:32
ratta tat tat

King springs for capri struts??

There's several options for king springs with Capri struts, I'm wondering which would suit a road-going MK1 with pinto? 4cyl capri 30mm drop KFFL12 V6 capri 30mm drop KFFL13 Thanks..

2012/08/15 18:19:26

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