Apparently they are different with or without projector headlights, whats the difference?
There is a sensor on the ones with HID's for self levelling.
Thanks 306maxi
Is the sensor built in? Or is it just provisional holes on the normal 500 wishbone..
(i.e. could I just modify a normal, easily available, much cheaper wishbone!)
Apparently they are different with or without projector headlights, whats the difference?
Is the sensor built in? Or is it just provisional holes on the normal 500 wishbone.
According to ePER, there's one sensor on the rear and one on the front. The front one is only fitted to the left wishbone, so only the left wishbone is different. On the first diagram, !230 is for vehicles without HID headlamps, 230 is for with HID headlamps.
It looks as though the front sensor link rod mounting bracket (11) on ther second diagram, bolts to the wishbone with 2 screws (12). I believe the screw is shown in the wrong position in the diagram, and that the bracket is fixed to the wishbone with the 2 screws going through the outer holes in the bracket, and the link rod goes in the centre hole.
It would appear that the only difference is 2 holes taped into the wishbone for the 2 screws. So if you're able to drill and tap the holes in the correct positions, you should be able to use a normal left wishbone.
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Sensors have to be on the front suspension to stop the car from blinding people of the front rides too high because of a bump or something in the back.
Consider that the wishbone stops your wheels from pointing in different directions then consider if you want to 'modify' a cheaper part to save a few quid which could be the difference between going round a corner or taking a more direct route through a hedge.
Thanks Davren I had a feeling it`d be something like that, but my eper doesnt cover the 500 so I couldnt check, plus I cant find any pictures of the HID version anywhere online.
I think I`ll just order a pair of normal ones & physically see what the differences are when I get the old ones off the car, if I deem it safe, I`ll drill & tap the standard ones.
Then I can change the bushes & balljoints on the old pair so I`ll have them on standby.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa let's take a step back here. Firstly you can't change the balljoints. If the balljoint is gone then you want to put the arm in the bin.
Also, whilst you could potentially drill them just fine, there is always the chance of getting it wrong. If you do get it wrong then it's your life on the line and if someone gets hurt, potentially you being sued.
Hi Mr Insurer, yes I drilled out my suspension arms, please insure me!
I`m a qualified mechanic & engineer, I`m not in the habit of doing things that`ll land anyone in a ditch, so dont worry..
This guy used to say the same....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...and-Rover-crash-killed-his-four-children.html
This guy used to say the same....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...and-Rover-crash-killed-his-four-children.html
Oh, & way to go with the exhaust cutting BTW, using a grinder 1 handed, arm outstretched.. And you think you are some kind of authority on safety?