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    Default macpherson struts into a70?

    hey
    just wondering has anyone tried fitting a front macpherson strut style sus setup into a a70? any thoughts or comments would be helpful
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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    it could be done, but unless you want either A) low track width, or B) low kingpin angle, it's gonna look fckucked.

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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    Why?? is my first question. you could if you own a welder and a hammer.
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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    Personally i'd prefer the a70 front end to any macpherson strut setup

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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    extra steering lock and caster adjustment

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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    your doing it for drift im guessing. any way seen your car at tafe on monday
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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    yeah been there all week. how come you were there?

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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    work.. I heard you come down the street with the 31 in chase. i like the rims. what sort of money did you pay for them if you dont mind me asking.
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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    You could maybe try adapting an MX83 front end (including crossmember) but getting the geometry correct will be a mission. Way more effort than it's worth IMO, just get another car with mac struts in it already!

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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    mx83's are so cheap especially with BHG's, they have mac front and G series IRS rear, move all the bits from the ma70 to that

    this will be cheaper than the time and money spent re-engineering the ma70
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    Default Re: macpherson struts into a70?

    Very good point. The Cressida may be slightly heavier but it's a far easier/cheaper way to acheive the stated goal.

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