GTI 180 / SW Axle on a cc?

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Zash
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GTI 180 / SW Axle on a cc?

Post by Zash »

Hi fellas,

The axle bushes have worn so badly that the inside of the wheel is scraping on the body. From all the axle posts I have seen on the net, it seems that it is a huge design flaw. :no:

They seem to have addressed the problem via adding rods on the SW / GTI 180 to prevent horizontal movement of the wheels (and hence the excessive forces on the bushes). This seems to have worked a treat as the cars fitted with these don't seem to have the axle problem quite so badly. I have read that these axles last significantly longer. :thumbs:

Now, my question is: can they be fitted onto a cc?

From what I can see, the rear body braces and the exhaust might be in the way. :cry:

Has anyone looked into this at all? :scratch:

I'd post an image but apparently I'm not allowed...

Kind regards,
-- Zash

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gazza82
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Re: GTI 180 / SW Axle on a cc?

Post by gazza82 »

SW I think is a no-go but unsure about GTI 180 ... But if same as SW type probably not.
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