Zetec-s Rear Axle
28-07-2010, 06:44 PM
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Zetec-s Rear Axle
Is there any benefits in fitting a zetec-s rear axle on a Mk3 RS1800? if so is it a straight fit? what needs doing?
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28-07-2010, 09:47 PM
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Surely its just the same as a normal mk5 rear beam?
28-07-2010, 09:49 PM
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No, it has additional strength ( read stiffness ) to a normal mk 5 beam. I'll bet you didnt know the mk5 z-s shell is also unique to other mk 5's as it has additional gussets/plates for stiffness and strength
28-07-2010, 09:50 PM
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So will be worth fitting it on the Mk3 RS1800?
28-07-2010, 09:51 PM
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28-07-2010, 09:53 PM
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Disc brakes too?
It doesnt have discs, but a focus rear kit fits easy enough
Its a worthwhile mod to a Mk3 IMO. A few guys a know on another forum did it a few years back and were happy with the results. use decent new polybushes too
28-07-2010, 10:12 PM
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Is it a straight fit? it will make the track wider as well wont it?
29-07-2010, 09:53 AM
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Its a straight fit, check my project thread and you'll see it fitted with focus rear disks.
29-07-2010, 11:05 AM
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Its a straight fit, check my project thread and you'll see it fitted with focus rear disks.
Ok mate cheers will have a look
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05-08-2010, 04:42 PM
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What hand brake cable do i need to use?
19-11-2010, 08:28 PM
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Going to actually fit the axle tomorrow, does anyone know if i can use the standard RS1800 handbrake cable
19-11-2010, 08:36 PM
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Says in that project thread that the FRP is a straight fit, doesn't mention anything about the RS1800 though mate..
19-11-2010, 08:38 PM
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