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Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models?

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2015/10/08 21:07:12 (permalink)
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Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models?

Finding out information on Mk1 V6 Capri's has been interesting in part because of the conflicts in information on line. So I thought I'd ask here and get a definitive answer:
1.  Is there a difference between UK and Australian suspension setups? (ride height/damping ratio's)
2.  What strut inserts will fit the Australian Mk1 V6 capri's? - are they the same as RS2000 escorts?
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    Re: Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models? 2015/10/09 08:26:30 (permalink)
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    oooooh!...spot the ex-pat!?
    Apparently there are different part no's in an old Bilstein catalog for UK/Aust Mk1 Capri's hence the question.
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    Re: Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models? 2015/10/10 01:34:18 (permalink)
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    I got some struts from the Uk, they had a larger dia thread at the top of the insert, the top spring seats are a different shape/height and have a larger hole, and the rubber top mounts also have a larger hole.
     
    Monroe still do inserts for the Aus Capri.
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    Re: Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models? 2015/10/10 09:15:34 (permalink)
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    UK 3 litre cars used the Granada struts.  Aust delivered cars all use the same, but, some early ones have odd sized tubes, Monroe give you a packing washer when you buy a new insert in case.  I assuming there were several suppliers back in the day (Armstrong Gabriel etc etc)

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    Re: Are Australian Mk1 Capri's suspension settings different ot UK models? 2015/10/12 23:01:37 (permalink)
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    I suspect that you are right. I'm keen on a set of Bilstein B6 struts and dampers. I've used them before and they have a good reputation with the Escort guys. It's just a matter of finding the right set. The early cars seem to have an insert that is more lightly constructed compared to what I see on other cars. Also some online sellers list the same insert for 1.3-3.0 cars and good though they are, that is a fairly different weighted engine up the front!
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