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brett_celicacoupe
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ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts, also xmember for 1g convertion......worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 07:23

i was wonderin if this would be a worthwhile conversion. how much would it improve my braking power??. i can get the whole strut legs for free with everything. have read the article in the tech notes thing. is this gunna mix up the handling? tell me what u think . most of the stuff ive got of the cressida so far has fitted; power steering, power windows, power locking(some with minor mods) will go and measure it up now crossmembers look very compatible too, maybe this would be in some interest if i was to put a 1g in later on down the track. the cressida crossmember goes to the back ie. for a front sump. it looks like the back of the xmember would go very close to the steering linkages. thanx brett [Updated on: Sun, 26 September 2004 10:29] [Report message to a moderator]

oldcorollas
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 07:50

the % increase in diameter (maybe measure from pad centres) will be your increase in braking power (leverage to the wheel). a change in caliper piston will alter the feel of the brakes. bigger discs/pads will delay heat problems a bit... [Report message to a moderator]

7M-Brisbane
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 08:22

IIRC the brakes are actually smaller... [Report message to a moderator]

brett_celicacoupe
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 08:35

i went out and measured the cressida strut and the disc diametre is about 250....hard to get an accurate measure ment with a tape measdure. i will measure the ra40 one tomorow and compare. also, one would assume the cressieeda being heavier than the celica, it would need better brakes. thats only an assumption thou brett also, what the fark does IIRC mean??? [Updated on: Sat, 25 September 2004 08:37] [Report message to a moderator]

7M-Brisbane
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 08:57

Definitely worth, it you should investigate if these brakes are bigger before you consider the upgrade Wilbo666 is the man to ask. IIRC = If I ReCall [Report message to a moderator]

justcallmefrank
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 09:10

Actually, its "If I Recall Correctly" [Report message to a moderator]

Gazza53
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 09:10

Hey Brett, how much work to fit the cressida power steering unit to the RA40??? Any pics??? [Report message to a moderator]

brett_celicacoupe
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?

Sat, 25 September 2004 09:18

Gazza53 wrote on Sat, 25 September 2004 19:10

Hey Brett, how much work to fit the cressida power steering unit to the RA40???
Any pics???

yeah there was a topic a while ago. i drew a diagram on autCAD too. easy conversion, works graet too Very Happy

http://forums.toymods.org.au/index.php?t=msg&g oto=381106&rid=4696&S=d3a8f66b8ede1f584e08 0d233b66a8a1

if u have any ques. see me on messemger

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gr8r-x
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sat, 25 September 2004 12:54

For all your brake measurements, see www.dba.com.au. RA40 - solid 254mm diameter MX62 - vented 248mm diameter Would help with cooling, but your losing out in diameter... There are better option out there I'd imagine. [Report message to a moderator]

brett_celicacoupe
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts.....worth the effort?	Sun, 26 September 2004 01:24

smaller eh, thats a bit of a bummer. i could have got it all for free too but i guess i aint worth the effort. crossmembers look very compatible too, maybe this would be in some interest if i was to put a 1g in later on down the track. the cressida crossmember goes to the back ie. for a front sump. it looks like the back of the xmember would go very close to the steering linkages. does a 1g bolt into a mx62 cressida (disregarding the g/box)?? maybe something to think about... thanx brett [Report message to a moderator]

brett_celicacoupe
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Re: ra40 --> 83' cressida discs + struts, also xmember for 1g convertion......worth the effort?	Sun, 26 September 2004 10:32

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