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is it only the 306HDI & Xsara Vts beam that can be used with the gti6?Or can i use of any 306/xsara beam?
the TB's and ARB are not an issue.
im just unsure about toe and camber etc.
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 lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Or can i use of any 306/xsara beam? the TB's and ARB are not an issue. im just unsure about toe and camber etc. |
 Posted 2nd Dec 2009 at 21:33
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2009 at 22:51
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mxcrazy
Regular  Location: hastings Registered: 22 Jun 2009 Posts: 456 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Aslong as it is a disc beam it'll be fine, the gti6 has, if i recall correctly, 4.2mm toe in, the xsara 5mm and the citroen zx16v 0mm, some of the lesser model 306s have around 3mm i think, but they are drum.The beam to have is the zx 16v, makes the car a little less stable but turn in is better, plus they have 21mm tbs, they are hard to get hold of though, me being a dumbass, i had a complete zx volcane td with disc rear beam, so 0mm toe, but i sold the whole car for |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2009 at 23:46
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #4
with the hdi estate, is it just the HDI or can i use the GLX HDI one? |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2009 at 23:49
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #5
any of them will fit, you'd just need to change the torsion bars etc over, and if its not disc that's not the end of the world if you already have the disc bits.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2009 at 01:45
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #6
i know they will fit , but i dont want to affect handling, and they all have different toe/camber values. so i want to be sure of what ones i can use.  |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2009 at 01:48
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
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ahhh I sees, ok, I'm unsure as to the values other non-sport or estate beams use, you'd best be getting a 306 sport level beam to be sure, i.e XS XSi ir DTurboHDI.the xsara's run more toe in, which would make them more stable at speed but a bit more woolly on the initial turn in, quite the opposite to the zx which is parallel and runs more camber too. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2009 at 02:01
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anthony
Regular Location: Swindon Registered: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 108 Status: Offline |
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mxcrazy wrote: Aslong as it is a disc beam on the other hand, the more toe a beam runs, the more 'camber' you will give it by lowering it, all be it rather little. You've got that the wrong way around. Because the point around which the trailing arm pivots is in front of the wheel, you'd need toe out for the amount of (negative) camber to increase as you lowered the beam. With toe in (as most PSA beams except ZX's have as standard) the amount of (negative) camber will increase as you raise the ride height. As said though, the amounts involved are small and to be honest not really worth worrying about. ________________________________________ 1989 Eunos Roadster // 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi-S 1.9 // 1999 Peugeot 306 HDi Meridian |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2009 at 15:47
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mxcrazy
Regular Location: hastings Registered: 22 Jun 2009 Posts: 456 Status: Offline |
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anthony wrote: mxcrazy wrote: Aslong as it is a disc beam on the other hand, the more toe a beam runs, the more 'camber' you will give it by lowering it, all be it rather little. You've got that the wrong way around. Because the point around which the trailing arm pivots is in front of the wheel, you'd need toe out for the amount of (negative) camber to increase as you lowered the beam. With toe in (as most PSA beams except ZX's have as standard) the amount of (negative) camber will increase as you raise the ride height. As said though, the amounts involved are small and to be honest not really worth worrying about. Indeed i have, my bad |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2009 at 21:04
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pdd144c
Senior User  Location: Southampton Registered: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 550 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Or just got some arms machined to suit whatever you are using the car for?________________________________________ FOR SALE205 Turbo Technics complete and 306 Rallye Race Build breaking. |
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Posted 4th Dec 2009 at 02:22
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hovis16
Seasoned Pro  Location: Reading/parts for sale Registered: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 4,306 Status: Offline |
Post #11
beams are gay mines bloody keeping noise again and this beams been rebuilt i say lets all go independent sus haha________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI 6!EX black 6 owner But now a Black caged rallye owner Hunting for Go faster bits! SEARCH click here |
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Posted 4th Dec 2009 at 02:25
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #12
It is independent!Jeeesus. I'm fed up of typing that today. Who rebuilt the beam? ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 4th Dec 2009 at 02:28
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