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That's a can of worms, there have been many threads about drop links, possible more than any other item aside from batteries! I have fitted Honda Accord ones to the front of both my last Chimaera and current Griff. Rear ones are more tricky.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=chimaera+drop+links+...
https://www.bing.com/search?q=chimaera+drop+links+...
The rear ARB is mounted on plates bolted to the chassis, that have the threaded studs for mounting. So it can be seen that it is missing, I hadn't had one fitted for months on my last Chimaera in 2018, but advised to fit it for the MoT.
If you remove the mounting plates too, then it's omission may not be so obvious.
If you remove the mounting plates too, then it's omission may not be so obvious.
Euros sell adjustable drop links, just stuck some on my caddy..
https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/975770051?gad_...
https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/975770051?gad_...
Or just get front and back from somewhere you know will fit https://motaclan.com/product/drop-link-kit-ch-gr_t...
Englishman said:
Or just get front and back from somewhere you know will fit https://motaclan.com/product/drop-link-kit-ch-gr_t...
To be fair they look quite good.I have racetech front ones which I think cost 50 quid years ago. I got them at a TVR Show so a bit marked up but I liked the way I could buy these quality items while out for a drive and meet up so happy at the time.
To be fair they last and stay quiet for years.
Supporting the few companies who provide good parts for TVR is always worth it for the good of the brand and reliable flow of these parts to keep going.
I think that alone is why paying a tad more whilst also getting many things from a one stop shop type set up is very useful when rebuilding them.
Without them we are left on the Internet in the hope you can get decent parts.
Not all parts work out but failures are usually found out and other solutions or better quality parts found which is what your paying for.
I remember a well known parts dept guy constantly had to source and find the quality parts his boss wanted on TVR cars they fixed. His researching buying and trying new parts from new suppliers was a constant part of his risk and job description.
To be fair they last and stay quiet for years.
Supporting the few companies who provide good parts for TVR is always worth it for the good of the brand and reliable flow of these parts to keep going.
I think that alone is why paying a tad more whilst also getting many things from a one stop shop type set up is very useful when rebuilding them.
Without them we are left on the Internet in the hope you can get decent parts.
Not all parts work out but failures are usually found out and other solutions or better quality parts found which is what your paying for.
I remember a well known parts dept guy constantly had to source and find the quality parts his boss wanted on TVR cars they fixed. His researching buying and trying new parts from new suppliers was a constant part of his risk and job description.
Edited by Classic Chim on Monday 11th December 12:57
Englishman said:
Or just get front and back from somewhere you know will fit https://motaclan.com/product/drop-link-kit-ch-gr_t...
You forget many want to avoid the TVR 'tax.' A pair of Accord drop links are £20. Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff