Update - 28/02/2009

Afternoon all, not much hands on work today but alot of design work is about to start.

I've taken off the original ForTwo front hubs, as i've mentioned before these are going to be remade but with Ford wheel fitment (4x108).

The reason for this obviously that i won't be able to get any decent and matched front and rear wheels.

This will mean though i'll be using Ford Sierra or similar front calipers and discs, i'll have to get these to fit using custom bits when it comes to it but for the moment i didn't want to spend too much time at the front when the rear needs all the thought and work initially!

Here's a few pictures to explain what i've been talking about.

Original Smart Fortwo front Hub




Note the ABS ring attached on the opposite side



Left: Fortwo front hub, Right: Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 Rear Hub


The difference between the hubs is only a few millimeters so it won't cause too much of a problem, the main concerns is obviously getting the ABS ring in the right place on the new hub, and making sure the hub center is correct so that Ford Wheels will fit on perfectly.

Should have some drawings of the new hubs later