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Originally Posted by jsvahn
Im seeking for information about front and rear suspension on a racing Escort Mk1.
What was used in 1974 in Group 2 on Zakspeed cars and even earlier Broadspeed cars?
Front: what kind of uprights?
Rear: Coilover or torsion suspension?
Photos would help a lot ! Photos can be sent to johan(AT)johansvahn.com
Front upright used on Group 5 Escorts, but were they used on a GR2 Mk1 in 1974?
All help is welcomed!
Johan |
Hi Johan
I have pics of that upright on a Zak Gp5 Mk2 but also something similar (black & white photo) that is labelled as 'Mk1' but cannot confirm if that is correct or not. It also has compression strut and engine mount on chassis. Not sure (without re-reading) if App J allowed different upright but will check. There is no arb in pic (no engine either!) but a bracket on tca for it to locate to. Another black & white pic of rear end shows inboard coilovers, 4 short links and watts- but no dummy leaf springs which is odd unless photo taken out of period. There is also an arb clamped to the lower links which I believe is correct.
I also have several photos of an ex Broadspeed car torsion bar rear suspension. (Yes Al, it was tried for packaging reasons!) I don't think anyone apart from Ford and Broadspeed used this setup.
PM me if you want any photos.
Mike
