Abarth
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| posted on 20/4/25 at 06:38 PM |
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Swap Chassis
Hi all
I buyed a Robin Hood Sub K 10 years ago, and it was total dismantled to upgrade the front suspension system. But this chassis seems to me very heavy
and dificult to fit the side panels nicely, because it's made wih round tube...
I'm thinking replace the chassis with another one that can swap all the stuff from RH.... what option would be the best?
Best regards
David
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Sarah
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| posted on 20/4/25 at 09:56 PM |
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If it was registered in the UK, it will need a new IVA test and re-registering if you replace the chassis.
I'm guessing the suspension is the sliding pillar and was done to a budget so you'll be better off fabricating something from scratch or
buying something like this https://kitspares.co.uk/products/copy-of-robin-hood-2b-double-wishbone-handling-pack (which I think is quite expensive)
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MikeR
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| posted on 20/4/25 at 10:49 PM |
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I don't think its that bad a price when you consider it includes 2 shock absorbers and springs (although i've no idea of the make/ quality
of the shock absorbers).
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/4/25 at 09:48 AM |
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If you list the running gear or even better take a picture of it, that would help identify what suitable chassis would be the least effort. If
it's the one I'm thinking off then it's basically a Sierra based car and there are quite a lot of good options for those mechanics. It
would basically be an IRS rear end, you'd ditch the Sierra rear subframe & trailing arms just using the hubs and diff. Your car may already
have a wishbone front end? Many Locost home builds were done this way after people moved away from the escort base, you should be able to pick up a
second hand chassis but inspect the welds. I don't know how registrations and chassis swaps work where you live but you are changing quite a lot
of the car and I'd not be surprised if they question the identity. A lot to look into.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Abarth
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| posted on 21/4/25 at 06:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Sarah
If it was registered in the UK, it will need a new IVA test and re-registering if you replace the chassis.
I'm guessing the suspension is the sliding pillar and was done to a budget so you'll be better off fabricating something from scratch or
buying something like this https://kitspares.co.uk/products/copy-of-robin-hood-2b-double-wishbone-handling-pack (which I think is quite expensive)
Hi Sarah
I did this conversion but this chassis compared to my Indy o Westfield narrow is the heaviest opción. And the entire rear subframe of the Sierra
doesn't help. I'm searching for a frame with IRS sierra differential and fit the RH parts as much as possible.
Regards
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/4/25 at 08:04 PM |
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I would suggest using an old MK chassis as that should be able to reuse your existing running gear. Still pretty much building a new car though, not
really a chassis swap. Depends on how honest you want to be with the authorities.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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