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Old 25-01-2012, 04:17 PM
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anyone know if anyone has ever rwd'd a transit connect, i know they use the same floor pan as a focus mk1, so if it can be done to a focus it can be done to a connect in theory, i have never looked under a connect so don't know if its an idea or not, could be fun though and would be different
Old 25-01-2012, 04:34 PM
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been done builder is on here https://passionford.com/forum/restor...h-connect.html
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I do not think they use the floor pan from any car, its a separate commercial chassis and nowt to do with a Focus according to the guys at my local commercial Ford dealership.
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looking at the pics of the cosworth one, it doesn't look as hard to do as a focus car, this has given me something to think about, would have to be a v8 in mine though
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connect rear end is specific as its on leafs matey
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connect rear end is specific as its on leafs matey
nice and easy to put 4 link on then with live axle, i know live axle is old school but easy to fit and easy to get one to take any amout of power. sweet.
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front ends the same just rear thats different
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Could you not use the standard leaf springs and stick a capri/cortina axle on them.
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i was thinking that, although i will use a mustang axle, but i think a 4 link setup would handle better, i think i'll just get engine and axle, and see what vehicle comes up at the right price, with or without a blown engine, short list is transit conect, focus mk1 rs, or a sierra cosworth 3dr or saphire, the fous rs is top of the list
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