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Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
Hi guys
Need some advice as to which ones to use for the play car. I’ve got a pair of each and a coilover conversion kit. Just in two minds as to which ones to use. Pros and cons?
Cheers
Brett.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/05/30 21:08:01
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I would use the capri's even its just for the fact of easier to get alloy hubs.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/05/30 21:26:21
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That thought did cross my mind. Less of an issue when I can get a piar of custom ally hubs turned out for close to the cost of buying a pair from the UK.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/05/31 07:23:20
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Capri has bigger stub axle and wheel bearings.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/05/31 21:06:25
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I think the capris would be better as they will fit straight on as for memory the 2lt ones have different tapers for rod ends. Pretty sure thats right hopefully someone will confirm for you
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/05/31 23:30:49
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Yerp, Capri struts go straight on a mk1, mk2 struts need either a mk2 steering rack or 'green' tie rod ends (UK RSmk2)
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/01/06 13:17:46
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Now that you've mentioned it I've got all those things already.  Ash can vouch for my hording abilities. Cheers Brett.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/27 19:19:27
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convert the 2L. Capri are hard to get and are great for road mark 1 Escort
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/28 21:30:46
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I am very confused over this whole 'capri is better' thing so please enlighten me.
The 2 ltr and the capri (according to Quadrant, Bilstein supplier) they are the same part number insert so besides the bigger bearing what other massive advantages do people get all excited about.
I hear that the capri struts are stronger in the stub axle, thicker tube but if you are on the road or circuit when does that extra strength become worthwhile? I understand that they are shorter but if you are doing the coilover conversion that doesnt matter.
So besides not having to replace the wheel bearings more frequently what other positives are there to warrant getting the capri struts? Do they give more camber (insert front end word of choice here)? Does the car steer better? Do they make the car faster?
If it comes down to strength what is the benefit of going from one 25YO item to another 30YO old item. I guess the capri one would last better for being stronger but wouldn't both components be marginal?
So if I get my 2lt struts, get them gusseted, coil over converted, shortened, & whack some new bearings on where else would I be lacking? Would it be the 1st set of ripple strips I hit at speed or is it only really of concern when hitting pot holes in the bush at speed?
Maybe I need to open my eyes more...help me out with some nice technical stuff..!
Cheers
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/28 22:18:28
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That pretty much sums up my thoughts on the subject. I think I'll stick the 2L struts in.
Thanks guys.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/28 23:03:43
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You can also space out the steering are on the capri struts, so you can run a big brake kit.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/29 07:35:18
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Capri hubs have wider offset than 2lt. Bolt on steering arms make it easier to change bump steer characteristics.
Mk1/2 Cortina's have the same stub axle as capri and I crack one about every 2 years on Group N Lotus Cortina. They are crack tested and shot peened at least once a year.
If you can afford it you should be buying new struts.
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RE: Capri or Escort 2L struts for coilovers
2010/06/29 14:26:51
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OK great, that's what I needed to hear. Thanks very much for the tip.
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