Hi Guys,

What is the thickness of the Berlingo / Partner ARBs (the one they pu into the higher spec models, so the thickest in the range)

Also, which types of these vans came with these? I'm trying to source a set, but every breakers first ask for the engine type and approx build date, and as I don't know they just ignore me


Additionally, how can I tell from a spring that it's genuine, and not something aftermarket? I guess the OE springs should have some kind of paint mark on them, right?


Thanks,

Tibi

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VTS
best 60' : 2.272
best 1/8 ET : 9.375 @ 74.42mph
best 1/4 ET: 14.603 @ 97.047mph

Team Trackday™

o.e springs do have paint marks yes, they're listed on servicebox too.

What are you intending to do? uprate a boggo van?

General rule seems to be most use 21mm bars, 800 kilo variants use 22mm.

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need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com

Bring on the Trumpets.

Why the hell are you fitting a thicker front arb?

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Nothing to see here

Well I just wanted to see what are my options. I've just read a few threads and it seems like the general opinion is to leave the front ARB as it, or even go slightly thinner for bumpier tracks for more grip - won't a thinner ARB result in more bodyroll?

Btw. I've spoken to a guy who makes shocks for racecars, and he told me that on the front the best and cheapest would be to lower the chassis to the desired level, using the original springs, cutting out one or two coils (the lower the coil number, the stiffer the spring is), then revalve the front struts according to the measured characteristics of the springs and to my needs.
He said he does not recommend lowering springs, as some can be s**t, and most of the manufacturers give the same spring for all types (1.4 to VTS). The best would be to have two springs made for our specs, but it would be too expensive.
He also said something about making the shafts shorter for the lowering...

On the rear he would make the shocks slightly firmer.

Does this seem utter bo***cks? I have to do this on a budget, so dampers like BAD and AST are ruled out, and coilovers like AP Racing and TA-Technix are not any good - I rather leave the original struts and springs in place then!

This is why modifying the orginal shocks seems like a good idea.

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VTS
best 60' : 2.272
best 1/8 ET : 9.375 @ 74.42mph
best 1/4 ET: 14.603 @ 97.047mph

Team Trackday™

I have read about some of the French putting the thicker front ARB on the 6, i think i might even have a link with pics and part numbers.

Cutting springs is bloody rough !!!!

I've done it in the past and it breaks everything

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98 onyx black 306 Rallye
53 Nissan Primastar silver (work horse)
58 black Volvo c30 sport

The shocks are not my task, I would have to make / source suitable springs.

Well I won't just cut them and left them as they are. I know that I would have to cut them at the exact same point as the last coil ends, to sit flush in the shock, and also the end of the coil would need a bit of work, as the original spring's end is not straight.

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VTS
best 60' : 2.272
best 1/8 ET : 9.375 @ 74.42mph
best 1/4 ET: 14.603 @ 97.047mph

Team Trackday™

According to the guys here it's a no!

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VTS
best 60' : 2.272
best 1/8 ET : 9.375 @ 74.42mph
best 1/4 ET: 14.603 @ 97.047mph

Team Trackday™

Bigger front arb will be more understeer

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230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here
309 3dr K20 Type R