alexideways Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 One quick question, is it possible to adapt the rear independent susp. of a normal 510, to fit the rear of a 510 wagon??? Thanks. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Not easily, a few swaps have been done like this over the years. The straight axle is actually better. Check dimequarterly for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinmann55 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Just a thought ,and i have heard of it being done but have never seen it first hand. Swap in the limited slip straight axle from a first gen RX7 preferably the GSLSE which already has vented rotors and disk brakes. I think it is a tad longer,but you could compensate with off set wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The RX7 is a 4 link setup, and the wagon is a leaf spring setup. Not that this is an insurmountable obstacle, but it's a bit involved. The one thing I've noticed with the 510 wagons is that the floor pan is too low to allow for decent suspension travel, especially when the rear is lowered a lot. If I were doing up a 510 I'd find a sedan, but if you really wanted a wagon I'd cut out the floor and allow room for the axle to have a reasonable degree of bump travel, then I'd do circle track style sliders instead of rear shackles, then if you're putting down a whole bunch of power some generic traction bars. I tried to convince my friends to do this on theirs, but no luck so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The RX7 is a 4 link setup, and the wagon is a leaf spring setup. Not that this is an insurmountable obstacle, but it's a bit involved. A friend of mine created a bolt-in 4 link conversion for a 510 wagon. It was developed for high HP 2-door cars. The difference between the 4-link and the trailing arms is amazing. Unfortunately this isn't offered for sale. It was on a yellow 510 with a turbo KA that was at Shasta a few years back. In case anyone saw it. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted January 28, 2008 Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2008 Unfortunately this isn't offered for sale. It was on a yellow 510 with a turbo KA that was at Shasta a few years back. In case anyone saw it. Stunning car. Probably my favorite Dime... . . Unfortunately, this is the only pic I have of the rear suspension... Epperly was responsible for the 4 link, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Epperly was responsible for the 4 link, yes? Yes, Steve and Al. They have a jig at their shop and have done two or three wagons. That car is by far the fastest 510 I've personally driven. Maybe even the fastest car I've ever driven. That includes Kipperman's Z and a few others. A real beast but not scary. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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