mull Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Any more double wishbone front setups that come to mind? Need options : ) • Lexus SC300 • Corvette C4/C5 • Mazda RX8 • Opel Speedster I've more or less made up my mind; the front end/rails will be redesigned to assure better safety, handling and possibly more room for my Tilton pedals. I have a lucky someone that will be doing the math on the scrub radius, ackerman, rollcenter, caster, etc to assure than the car won't handle like a sack of ♥♥♥♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Mazda MX5 Miata, Honda S2000? If you transplant an entire suspension with Xmember/subframe the geometry is already fixed in place of course. Lets know what you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Note to self: Miata; http://www.quadesl.com/miata_photos/front_diagram.gif S2000; http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0611sscp_opera_performance_honda_s2000_front_suspension_z.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Note to self: Miata; http://www.quadesl.com/miata_photos/front_diagram.gif S2000; http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0611sscp_opera_performance_honda_s2000_front_suspension_z.jpg Plenty of aftermarket stuff for both of those too, particularly the MX5. And of course the stock spring/damper top mount and brace arrangement of both can be modified to fit the S30. Use the S2000 setup and you may be able to go like this, turbo model, genuine daily driver with street tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I don't think there will be a double wishbone setup due to regulations. A double wishbone installation would probably push it over the edge from "modified" to a less appealing "amateur built vehicle". This would mean I'd lose the 1971 "vintage" and end up with a 2009 or what year it is when the car is ready for The Swedish Motor Vehicle Inspection Co. A 2009 title would mean checkups every year instead of every other and more regulations on emissions/etc. So, I finally got off my ass and went to Huddinge Kustoms and borrowed their Nissan 200sx S14 front suspension. Will add pics tomorrow. Seems like it'll be a good fit though. It's approx 1½-2" wider per side using standard arms. Looks like the wider front ZG-flares will come in handy once they're ready... : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 S13 may have a slightly narrower track? Its basically the same as the S14 suspension with a couple of detail differences that don't affect its performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I got a got shot at getting a really good deal on a S14 setup though. I'm gonna trial-fit (using whatever I can find) the stuff I borrowed and then stick a wheel on it, put on the stock fender and see how far out the wheel goes. Then I'll take it from there. The S13 is a nice suggestion though, we have tons of them here in Sweden. Lots of kids put em in ditches (pretty cheap to buy + turbo + little experience) which is good for parts supply... We'll see what happens : ) Edit (found this in a thread on freshalloy): S13; front 57.7"/ 1466mm S14; front 58.3"/ 1480mm Not much difference in track width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazerRackham Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I hate to revive an old thread, but this is the only one regarding the subject using the search function. I figured it might be better to bring an old one back from the dead than to start an entirely new one dedicated to the same subject? Double wishbone rear suspension impossible, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Double wishbone rear suspension impossible, correct? Nope. All you need is time and money. Why stop at double wishbone? Why not a rocker or a pull rod suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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