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Rwd coupe
#662324
13/08/2008 13:13
13/08/2008 13:13
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lickyl
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lickyl
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Anyone know if this has been done yet,i only own a coupe for its looks, but how nice would it be if it was rear drive and fun to drive as well as to look at. Yes i know about 4wd options that can be done and am thinking that over, but how hard would rear drive be
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Re: Rwd coupe
[Re: Begbie]
#662362
13/08/2008 14:01
13/08/2008 14:01
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Nigel
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If your Coupe isn't fun to drive, you're driving it wrong Whilst I accept that RWD is definitely better than FWD, a well set up FWD chassis can be just as entertaining (assuming you don't want to go drifting ) My FWD handling time at TOTB would have put me in the top ten of the RWD class In answer to your question "how hard would RWD be?" - extremely hard, extremely expensive and as far as I'm concerned, extremely pointless. Spend some money on the handling or go and buy a good looking RWD car. You could probably buy a decent 350Z for less money than it would cost you to convert a Coupe. Alternatively, if you still want the Italian style, get a Maserati 3200GT - available for less than £15k now.
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Re: Rwd coupe
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13/08/2008 14:26
13/08/2008 14:26
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Scooby
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Could you not just do a 4wd conversion and not bother with the front driveshafts?
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Re: Rwd coupe
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13/08/2008 14:30
13/08/2008 14:30
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lickyl
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lickyl
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All good points, its just i am old school, i grew up drifting MK2 escorts and 2.8 capris, and since i sold my alfa 75 i have been realy missing rear drive. Just be nice to have my cake and eat it
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Re: Rwd coupe
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#662490
13/08/2008 16:50
13/08/2008 16:50
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MCMike
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Beast was going to try this IIRC...and gave up
1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z
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Re: Rwd coupe
[Re: MCMike]
#662503
13/08/2008 17:19
13/08/2008 17:19
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Nobby
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Nobby
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Beast was doing it with a cosworth YB engine & drive train.
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Re: Rwd coupe
[Re: paddy]
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17/08/2008 20:07
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Per
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I need some sleep
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Re: Rwd coupe
[Re: Per]
#665591
19/08/2008 13:38
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pfoe
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pfoe
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That really is a special bit of kit
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Re: Rwd coupe
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19/08/2008 18:58
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Daeron
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does anyone understand the language? as i seen he had first bmw 4,4 v8 with supercharger, but then switched for the wankel twinturbo engine (i suppose because of lack of space with all the pipework ) anyhow.. IS THERE A 4WD 20VT PROJECT HERE ON THE FORUM? i think that it shouldnt be expensive.. cheaper that stage2 all together. just a bit of cutting in the front and back and swap a Lancia Dedra integrale.
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Re: Rwd coupe
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#667843
24/08/2008 00:52
24/08/2008 00:52
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shorty
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i was doing it to my punto 20vt, lol its a fair bit of work not just abit of cutting here and there
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 01:15
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 03:04
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deanspoors
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deanspoors
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unbelievable
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 10:21
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Daeron
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i was doing it to my punto 20vt, lol its a fair bit of work not just abit of cutting here and there yea well I'm aware of that.. it was kind of sarcastic, but where's a will there's a way..
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Re: Rwd coupe
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#667905
24/08/2008 11:07
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Daeron
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 12:37
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shorty
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 12:41
24/08/2008 12:41
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shorty
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at the end of the day mate, i have all the drawings, messurements and step by step guide etc to do it... if the puntos to mental front wheel drive i will be putting her 4 wheel drive, then will see who`ll be laff
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Re: Rwd coupe
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#667942
24/08/2008 12:45
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Daeron
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Daeron
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mate.. those are the same cars!
and for the 20vt 4x4 .. it can be done, and best of luck to you!
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Re: Rwd coupe
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24/08/2008 12:54
24/08/2008 12:54
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shorty
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shorty
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LOL and if u look harder u`ll see there is a 4x4 20vt fiat coupe project on going....
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Re: Rwd coupe
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03/09/2012 21:47
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Re: Rwd coupe
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03/09/2012 22:28
03/09/2012 22:28
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johnnybravoturbo
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Utilising the 4wd running hear would be the best way and various places do transfer box locking kits. Maybe the Alfa 33 running gear would offer an advantage.
I will always stand by the fact Rwd or 4wd isn't needed. The design if the forward slung cast iron block makes the coupe very agile.
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