Brake And Suspension Setup Dependant On Engine?

[layton1985 5]

I have been doing a lot of reading but find so many different bits of info (some contradictory) that I don't know where to start, first off I have read that using brembo calipers you need base model or 1.9 hubs with c5 disks, then I read that the offset is different causing one pad to be closer to the disk than the other? I also read that 306 hubs should be used but then I read that the 306 hubs alter the camber in a bad not good way ( top of tyre leaning out?) With these hubs xantia 288x 28mm disks should be used?

 

Regards the suspension I was wondering about spring rates I have read that people use 240lbs springs and others use lighter springs as I read further on to see what kind of engine they might have I found they had either gti6 or mi16,reason I am searching this information is because I have just recently started a v6 conversion and I would like to try and keep as much of the handling as possible ( I know I should stick to a lighter engine if handling was my main concern, it isn't hence v6) but I thought if I used heavier duty springs surely the car should handle as well as it did as the suspension has compensated for the extra weight? Any info will be greatly appreciated,more of a discussion as I am sure other people may wonder the same thing, and not many people know how v6 205 actually handles?

 

Thought I might ad I may be using the Ford mondeo mk3 brake bar set up with larger servo and mc for the brakes, I really don't want to be cutting out the cam belt cover, I want it to be as professional as possible.

[layton1985 5]

I did start a v6 conversion a while ago but only got as far as mounting the engine in the bay before having to rush the car out of a friends unit, in the end I put a 2.0 turbo engine in

[petert 585]

I'm not sure about spring rates for a V6 but I do know that Brembo calipers on a 205 is a pain in the butt if you want to retain 15" wheels. Almost impossible, unless you use wheel spacers.

[Batfink 201]

I'd personally not fit anything bigger than 266mm for a road setup. I always upgrade the brake material first as this sorts it enough for me.

The best way with suspension would be to move to a front coilover and get the car on the scales so ride height and spring rate can be custom altered to give the best handling characteristics possible.

[layton1985 5]

What is that process called? (Regards weighing the car for suspension set up) I'd like to try and find somewhere that does that if I can afford it? Sounds like something only companies can afford.

 

yes I've heard brembos can be a pain, so much conflicting information on the Internet, I will just have to suckered it and see but that way it can cost a fortune especially with disks costing £70 a pair ( cheap if your just buying 1 pair), I am currently working on a 309 gti also which is in the bodyshop now stripped that will have a 206 gti 180 put in it, nice and light, that should be a cracking build as they are really good handling anyway and should be even better with suspension upgrades, I want both cars to be comfortable to drive,not rattling my teeth out but good handling.

[Biggles 65]

What is that process called? (Regards weighing the car for suspension set up) I'd like to try and find somewhere that does that if I can afford it? Sounds like something only companies can afford.

 

Corner weighting. There's a few places around Manchester that do it according to Google.

I bought an ADA corner weight gauge so I could do it myself. It's quite easy to do. Does it make a difference ? I don't really know other than to say when I built my old car, I didn't corner weight it but by fluke, it turned out to be spot on. It handled brilliantly. The new car I did corner weight (hence buying the gauge) - and it handles brilliantly. I don't feel inclined to deliberately screw up the corner weights to find out if it does make a difference ...

[layton1985 5]

What is that process called? (Regards weighing the car for suspension set up) I'd like to try and find somewhere that does that if I can afford it? Sounds like something only companies can afford.

 

yes I've heard brembos can be a pain, so much conflicting information on the Internet, I will just have to suckered it and see but that way it can cost a fortune especially with disks costing £70 a pair ( cheap if your just buying 1 pair), I am currently working on a 309 gti also which is in the bodyshop now stripped that will have a 206 gti 180 put in it, nice and light, that should be a cracking build as they are really good handling anyway and should be even better with suspension upgrades, I want both cars to be comfortable to drive,not rattling my teeth out but good handling.