24seven 104 Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) Do these offer any sort of OEM quality "upgrade" on a 205, particularly when lowered? Just the dampers, not the springs as well. Naturally with the 306 being a bigger heavier car I'd expect them to be a little slower, but is it worthwhile at all? Edited December 19, 2009 by 24seven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdCherry 34 1 Cars Posted December 19, 2009 Slower? My dampers are faster than yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted December 19, 2009 Well, they will slow the suspension down more, so sorta right... And my dampers are faster than yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,645 Posted December 19, 2009 rears (5206 K6) are the same as a 1.9 gti, may not have been originally but that's what is listed for them now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craigb 2 Posted December 20, 2009 Well, they will slow the suspension down more, so sorta right... and if they are billies rasie the ride height slightly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted December 20, 2009 and if they are billies rasie the ride height slightly And if they're Foxes they raise it even more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted January 6, 2010 What about the front ones? do they fit on a 205? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted January 6, 2010 Another question, what are the width/TB's of 309 non GTi drum beams like compared to the 205 1.6 drum beam? I'd go for a GTi beam, but I park on hills a lot and need my handbrake, plus with the weight stripped from the car the rear brakes don't need to do so much anyway, and drums are more than adequate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted January 6, 2010 Another question, what are the width/TB's of 309 non GTi drum beams like compared to the 205 1.6 drum beam? Same width as 309 GTI TB's but slightly thinner, depending on whioch 309 model you got them from for what thickness they are but according to service box they vary from 18.4mm to 19.3mm which I assume would be on the SRI/ GRi / XSi / GRDT beam. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted January 6, 2010 Hmm, ok. Cheers for that . Might try and build myself a wide drum beam with GTi TB's then if I can. Chances are I'll just be lazy and put a disc beam on it though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted January 6, 2010 If you have a good 309 GTI beam & your current rear drums are good then you can swap them across to the 309 radius arms without splitting the brake lines down easily enough but remember to be careful drifting the stub axles out from each beam so you don't damage the ends & make them scrap. You'll be fine with drum brakes & the GTI TB's though. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted January 6, 2010 Ahh ok, that sounds a lot easier. Thanks Graham . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygoron 2 Posted January 6, 2010 What about the front ones? do they fit on a 205? From what I've read (so not 100%) they do but the fittings for the droplinks are different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 134 3 Cars Posted January 6, 2010 The front fit fine, the only issue is if your running the thicker OE droplinks, they can foul on the hub, however the thinner aftermarket droplinks clear just fine, im running this setup with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted January 6, 2010 do you need 306 or 205 droplinks, or are they both the same anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,645 Posted January 6, 2010 205, the holes are 90 degrees out on the 306 to a 306 arb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 134 3 Cars Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Heres a recent topic on the subject http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...p;hl=\drop Notice the difference between oe and aftermarket droplinks, the position on the strut is different on 306 dampers, hence the issue with the hub, but with the thinner 205 droplinks this isnt an problem. Edited January 6, 2010 by j_turnell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetBadger 93 Posted January 6, 2010 Heres a recent topic on the subject http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...p;hl=\drop Notice the difference between oe and aftermarket droplinks, the position on the strut is different on 306 dampers, hence the issue with the hub, but with the thinner 205 droplinks this isnt an problem. Yep, just to add that I've been running with the 306 dampers with no issues since I fitted the aftermarket drop links. Although I still think it's riding higher than it used to - will be looking to fit some -20mm lowering springs when the weather's not so bloody baltic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
