1.6 Rear Beam Conversion.

[MrMemzi 12]

Hi all. Basically I'm just after abit of advice. I hear I can change the rear beam for one off of a 1.9 to get disc's on the back. Is there any rear beam I can use which makes it a tad bit wider at the back also? Thanks

[Anthony 1,002]

309 beams are wider and a direct fit. A search will reveal plenty of info.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Stick some 306 or Xsara arms on the back, better than using a 309 beam and cheaper as well I would guess due to 309 beams being quite thin on the ground

[MrMemzi 12]

Miles. Is that a direct swap aswell?

[pug_ham 244 3 Cars]

Miles. Is that a direct swap aswell?

Yes, there is extra width in the stub axle / rear wheel bearings due to the abs on these cars but you also need the discs to suit because the 205 GTI 1.9 rear discs don't fit.

 

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[MrMemzi 12]

I love how everything is almost interchangeable. Saves alot of ££££. Would it affect the rear height at all?

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

I love how everything is almost interchangeable. Saves alot of ££££. Would it affect the rear height at all?

You can set the ride height to whatever you desire, only thing it'll change is the handling, the car will feel less lively

[MrMemzi 12]

Is that due to having a wider track? Thanks for all the info everyone!