Espero by Viper

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:30 pm

MMamdouh wrote:

As I sad, that's it..

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:39 pm

then it is time to shop for vectra parts... i heared about the e brake cable issue... it is said that it is longer on the rear disc versions

if it is lenght issue only then i can fabricate one but will routing the extra long cable be an issue??

MMamdouh

Viper · Post by **Viper** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:56 pm

I can give you the measurments later , but only the width betwen the 2 bolts that connect to the car..

I can give you the other measurments , of the plate in a few days , because the car is very low , and I have to put it in the air and take the wheel off..

my E-brake cable is now to long , I have to shorten it about 10 cm on each side..because when you have got no discs the cable goes into the brakes and is fixed inside..on the version with the discs the connection is on the outside of the discs ( the inner sides) and you just have to shorten the cable..I even think that the connection is the same

I havent done that yet , but I will in a week or so , so I will tell you then for sure..

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:28 pm

can't you take the measurment off your old suspension member or did you discard it?

any measurments that you currently have will be very helpful though... thanks for hte help

MMamdouh

Viper · Post by **Viper** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:45 pm

as I sad..I have the old suspension , and its almost the same in every way except for the discs..even the oil lines have the same connections ..

but the discs , and the disc mounting is different..

her is a picture of the old and new axe..can you draw on it what you want me to measure?

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MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:23 pm

i am only concerned about the basic measurments as far as fitting the beam to the chassis, fitting the springs and the alighnment of the wheels in the wheel well so basiclly i need:

A- inner distance between mounting bushings
B- distance between center of spring mounting location
C- inner distance from rear mounting hub (where axel is fitted)
D- width of mounting bushing/housing
E- Distance from imaginary line passing through center of mounting bushing to center of spring mounting
F- Distance from imaginary line passing through center of mounting bushing to imaginary line passing through center of axels
G- imaginary line length between outside of mounting bushing and outside of axel

i know it is too much but i have fath in you... i have marked required measurments with yellow and imaginary lines with red.

thanks a million

MMamdouh

Viper · Post by **Viper** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:00 pm

Here we go..I added H to the picture..

By ViperZG

A:95,5
B:98,5
C:135
D:7,5
E:27
F:38,5
G:37
H:150.5

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:32 am

Viper wrote:

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On my Lanos I have the first bridge on the picture, but with drums, not discs...

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:27 am

@ Viper: thanks a million bro

@ mr g: the only reason i am been too reluctant is the fact that a friend told me the vectra is wider on the back but with your confirmation and some measurments i can shift my attention to a full rear beam swap with rear discs and anti sway bar.

i got to say that it looks like the vectra's front rotors are compatable with 1.6 lanos font rotors and this means that i got much better quality options when i am looking at a rotor replacment.

MMamdouh

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:43 am

We are talking about vectra-A/mk1 of course....

Viper · Post by **Viper** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:51 pm

the vectra´s axle is wider than my old one about 1,5 cm, that is when you put the wheels on , they are 1,5 cm wider

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:45 pm

mr_g wrote:We are talking about vectra-A/mk1 of course....

sure thing

MMamdouh

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:46 pm

Viper wrote:the vectra´s axle is wider than my old one about 1,5 cm, that is when you put the wheels on , they are 1,5 cm wider

thats what i am talking about... is this good or bad for handling?

MMamdouh

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:51 pm

1.5cm isn't nothing... Lanos has pretty small wheel distance, so it's fine...

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:53 pm

mr_g wrote:1.5cm isn't nothing... Lanos has pretty small wheel distance, so it's fine...

it is even more tempting now...

MMamdouh