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Different rear subframe and suspension?
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07/05/2018 20:16
07/05/2018 20:16
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Sitting under car cover for 3 years, my Coupe recently told me that having two 20VT engines ready to be fitted, it's a crime if i did not fit him one, and drive it again. OK, i said, but you're little bit too heavy and weighty car, and i'm eager to shave few kg's from your body.....and i will start from your rear end. So - i'm planning to remove entire rear subframe, suspension, fuel tank, and fit one from Alfa 156..... Pros - weight.....can save a lot...A LOT.....it's toe in-out and can be easily made to be camber adjustable..... Cons - few cuts here and there, some welding as well, new alloy fuel tank, which is my last problem. Do the job by myself so no labor. Anyone did something before?
20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT
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Re: Different rear subframe and suspension?
[Re: Ferrarist]
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08/05/2018 18:02
08/05/2018 18:02
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magooagain
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Search in the tuning section for. Gtv rear subframe.
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Re: Different rear subframe and suspension?
[Re: Ferrarist]
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08/05/2018 19:14
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Yeah, friend of mine did a similar project, it's a trackday car and i even drove few laps.....i may sound rude, but i don't like it....bit complicated, and still heavy.....
20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT
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Re: Different rear subframe and suspension?
[Re: sharman]
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09/05/2018 19:13
09/05/2018 19:13
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Just my thoughts, with the 20v coupes being so front heavy to start with , would lightening the rear end even more be wise? That was my thought too. You'd have to lighten up the front too. Having done two track days, I noted that the rear can be twitchy. I'm not sure what the weight distribution is on the Coupe. Maybe 60:40 Front bias?
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Re: Different rear subframe and suspension?
[Re: Ferrarist]
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10/05/2018 15:13
10/05/2018 15:13
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Removing weight is always benefit, no matter front or rear balance affected. Overall laptime or 0-400 is better when weigh less. Since you select first gear and release clutch - less weight always better...... Handling will be affected, but can be corrected way too easy than hassle of removing weight.....2-3 cm wider rear tires is easiest way..... Fiberglass front bonnet, battery moved and we can have 30kg lighter front end.
20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT
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Re: Different rear subframe and suspension?
[Re: Ferrarist]
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12/06/2018 07:39
12/06/2018 07:39
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digitalundgrd
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We (me and injekciona) have fiber glass mold for the front bonnet. The problem is that this thing is quite large and brittle for bulgarian dispatch "killers" like ECONT or SPEEDY -> not transport friendly If you have some kind of pick up truck you can take it
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