Phil Bradshaw wrote:
> I want to run disc brakes. My
> plan was to use capri struts that I would adapt mazda 323 vented
> discs on to (I know they will go on to the wishbone type cortina
> hubs, and I believe the capri discs are identical).
Wait a minute. I'm a bit confused here. Which Cortinas had struts,
and which ones had wishbones?
> Trouble is, the camber set in the capri struts is such that to get 2
> degrees -ve at the wheel, the tyre etc will protrude from the guards.
> I do not want to flare the shell it if I can help it. I know of
> Consul 315 struts being used in the past, and I have heard that these
> are basically what the Lotus cortina had - any ideas? Alternatively I
> will go with standard mk 1 cortina struts - however after seeing an
> anglia with these in the weekend it looks like the same camber
> problem exists. Also are Mk 1 and mk 2 cortina struts the same? Is
> the 'classic' a cortina, or consul?
> Anyone have any idea or experience in this area? I figure I can do
> some major engineering on the capri legs and make adjustable strut
> tops, but the turrets are really small so there is not a lot of
> space. I would like an easy fix! (Dont't we all)
Wow. Phil, I am sorry to admit that you have already told me more
about Cortina front suspensions than what little I already knew, so
I am *certainly* not going to be of much help to you in this area.
Rod Bean has owned several LoCorts. Rod, can you help Phil sort out
the configurations of the LoCort front suspension? Anyone else?
Regards,
Erik Berg
erikb@elrond.sp.trw.com
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