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Hi Alex

If you want to have an exact replica of your favorite Seat 124 ex work I think you must contact an expert in this field; his name is Dirk Marchel and he have original and very good replicas of this kind of suspension (he is an Abarth expert). I saw him twice on classic car different exhibitions and always I saw rear suspensions parts. Personaly I bought an original intake Abarth camshaft once. He work for Bielstein Company . Also ,if you want, I can make picture with my suspension (Abarth 124 Rally) because the car is now under restoration.

Best regards

Horia

If you want to add photos of your car and your axle I'll be very gratefull.



Regards,

Alex.

Dear Alex

I have tried esterday but without sucess and now I have some moments free in Munich airport and I will try to send again the pictures with rear suspension of CSA.
Best regards

Horia

Thanks a lot for your photos Horia, with measures!! Don't think it more if you have more photos!!


Best regards from Spain,

Alex.

No problem Alex.Just indicate to me what else do you want and I will try to do for you. Anyway I will make some picture with the other rear suspension wich is out of the car and you will have it more precisely.

Horia

Hi!!

I want to see all the photos and measures you want to send, thanks!! I'm interested in all the measures and pieces, but I don't know their english names.

Please send them when you want and can do it.


Regards,

Alex.

Hi GUYS,

From all I know Walezy has the biggest experience with rebuilding rear suspension in 131 abarth I have ever met. In fact he is providing me with data and guidance in my attempt to equip my 131abarth replica with original rear suspension and differential.

The pictures posted by Sumplug look to me like the real McCoy, while the ones posted by TR-Spider look like some sort of adaptation.

Walezy says the original was pretty simple and quite crude. I hope it proves managable when we actually start puttng it in.



Miro

while the ones posted by TR-Spider look like some sort of adaptation.

these were actually pictures of the 124 Spider Abarth, which uses a different type of connection between lower arm and damperstrut.
The 124 was the "firstborn" Abarth rear suspension.
On the 124 Abarth you adjust toe by shims between the 2 lower outside bolts,
while on the 131 Abarth a separate adjustable rod is used to adjust toe
(The wheelcarrier parts on the 131Abarth look exactly as in the Lancia Montecarlo rear axle...)

Thomas

Tomek,

Are you partaking part in the Krokus rally in May ?

Would be nice to meet you there and see you in real action .

We would make a nice 131 team !

Miro

Hi, I have a full set of pictures of original abarth independent suspension I have recently taken from under a Gr 4 131.

I will try to post some soon , but there is just too many to post them all. Will be glad to send a CD with them , upon request.

Miro