FF front suspension

[Per]

Asking here as well in case any former FF owners are not reading FF subforum.

The upper and lower front suspension arms have different part numbers between mk 1 and mk 2. Toe out is also different as was wheel width and tyre spec.

Does anybody know if geometry is different between mk 1 and 2 parts?

And what are the experience of the group: Mk 1 with wider wheels and tyres, should Mk 2 Toe Out be used?

Mine is adjusted to Mk 2 spec but straight line stability is not brilliant, maybe a bit less Toe Out per mk 1 is better?

Important notice, Camber on RH side is 1 deg positive too much. And Caster LH is 2.2 deg pos too much. Caster could be adjustment but Camber worryingly is not adjustable so possibly damage?

[Martin R]

Have you tried calling "FF Dave" - Dave Barnett?
He might know about the differences between MK1 and MK2 off the top of his head.

[Per]

That was next on my list. However, I have found that a RH component in the upper LH arm has been forced into position leaving the whole thing under tension. I suspect that a correct part will fix the Camber. Then I will adjust Caster on both sides.

I also have a set of mk 3 alloys with new tyres so Toe Out adjustments will wait until I have tried those wheels.

[Per]

It definitely looks like the LH side is wrong, but can somebody please send me a picture of their upper arm in position showing the inner ends.

[Martin R]

I don't know if this helps from my MK1

FFsuspensionCIMG2315.jpg (257.38 KiB) Viewed 188 times

[Per]

Perfect Martin! It shows the straight upper link half and confirms that the LH position in mine indeed contains a RH item.

[Per]

Have you tried calling "FF Dave" - Dave Barnett?
He might know about the differences between MK1 and MK2 off the top of his head.

I tried calling Dave, but cannot get any contact, i e not even a signal while I wait for the phone system to establish contact. Has he changed number from the one on the club site? I haven't got any club mags here.

[Martin R]

The number listed on the web site is the same as the one I have but, I also have a mobile number for Dave Barnett too.
I'd prefer not to ring the number listed without a good reason for me to call him.
Perhaps other people might know if his landline is disconnected / discontinued?

[VFK44]

Dave Barnett says his phone line has been the same for years, and as far as he knows it's working fine.
Stephen

[ffdave]

Hi Per,

Home no still the same and appears to be working fine. Saw your Email but haven't had time to
think about it as i've been elsewhere for a few days. Not long finished helping Melanie clear Colins workshop and
now i have my mothers house to do! .

Apart from the shock spring platform being raised on the FF2 i can't remember any major differences. i have some drawings here
somewhere, i'll have a look tomorrow and contact you one way or another!.

Dave.