Someone should buy this, Adam specifically

Post by **Ronnie** » 26 Sep 2006 12:18 pm

Yes Adam,

You have the skills and it's on your doorstep, and you probably have somewhere to store it!

Someone has already done all the hard work of removing it and it's very cheap. Be interesting just to get a good look at it and see if it could be made to fit.

This will give uprated transmission, LSD, disc brakes and a good basis for an IRS setup while maintaining the rear transaxle design.

It's a lot of work, but would probably be worth it!

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Post by **5lab** » 26 Sep 2006 01:27 pm

might want to tell us what you're on about

Post by **Ronnie** » 26 Sep 2006 01:40 pm

The "Click Here" Link is a bit of a clue!!!

Post by **SteveP** » 26 Sep 2006 03:57 pm

Weird brake disc arrangement!

Post by **Ronnie** » 26 Sep 2006 04:16 pm

Yeah, you probably have to be italian to think of something like that

At least it stops you getting brake dust all over your nice alloys

Post by **340cbr** » 26 Sep 2006 04:36 pm

I thinck they call it In board rear brake discs.

Post by **5lab** » 26 Sep 2006 05:20 pm

rovers had it for aaages... allows better cooling without stupid wheels

Post by **340GLT** » 26 Sep 2006 07:31 pm

Cheers for the info Aaron, but i will give it a miss as i have lack of space now i'm living in swansea!!
Yeh all the Jag XJS 's had inboard rear brakes, and the setup is used a lot on hot rods from jag doners!!
Adam

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 26 Sep 2006 10:25 pm

brakes near the diff is old-style citroen solution as well

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the 2CV had it, (drums) the DS had it (first mainstream model with disc brakes) and a lot more including AMI, GS, GSA etc.

the cooling, well thats a bit debatable.. what is for sure is that instead of the wheels, all of the engine compartment was dusty soot black after a while

Post by **foggyjames** » 28 Sep 2006 10:34 pm

Some notes...
# Inboard brakes (my friend had a GS and has a GSA)....reduces unsprung weight. Bastard to change.
# Box looks weedy as hell. Don't expect strength. Strength comes through physically large components.
# Watt linkage....COOL!

cheers

James

Post by **Carl** » 28 Sep 2006 11:13 pm

Actually James, I think you'll find those boxes are pretty damn strong. The twin spark one is near enough the same as the v6 one (diff ratios being the only difference I think). That means it can take around 180bhp in standard form.

I notice the Alfa has the clutch at the gearbox end (an odd idea?!), that'd probably cause a few extra issues too!

Post by **foggyjames** » 29 Sep 2006 12:53 am

Fair point....when I said weedy as hell, I meant no stronger than the M47...which I'd have thought was something to aim for, if you're going for a box upgrade.

cheers

James

Post by **Carl** » 29 Sep 2006 08:03 am

Well it's got LSD and disc brakes, which I guess is an upgrade of sorts (if you consider drums to inboard discs an upgrade!!). I would imagine it's slightly more slicker than the M47 too in terms of gear changes, but that's not based on any form of fact

Would definately be an interesting project, but way beyond my capabilities!!

Post by **340GLT** » 29 Sep 2006 11:42 am

I really woudnt go for inboard brakes guys, especially when there is an easier upgrade that is possible!!!!

Adam