Technical 1.2 8v to a HGT front axle swap

[Punto31CRH]

Is the swap possible? I know you can swap the rear axle of a HGT onto a 1.2 pretty easily, but can you do the same for the front axle aswell?
Just curious that is all

 

[Ziggy122]

I wouldnt bother with a front axle - it'll upset the suspension cambers etc etc

So if your after the bigger brakes, get the calipers - Put new pads and discs on

Dont put a HGT rear axle on an 8v, as the arse will overtake you happily
As the HGT rear brakes are an 8v's front brakes (failing that - just drive in reverse)

Ziggy

 

[chaos]

I wouldnt bother with a front axle - it'll upset the suspension cambers etc etc

So if your after the bigger brakes, get the calipers - Put new pads and discs on

Dont put a HGT rear axle on an 8v, as the arse will overtake you happily
As the HGT rear brakes are an 8v's front brakes (failing that - just drive in reverse)

Ziggy

The HGT/JTD front hubs are different to the 8v/16v ones and AFAIK the calipers (and carriers) are not interchangable. The extra axle weight of the JTD/HGT needs different geometry and spring rates to account for it.

 

[fingers99]

I'd forget it -- no point really. If you just want bigger front rakes, look at Punto GT3 (14" wheels only) -- common Cinq mod. I'd not bother with the rear disks at all, but, if you do, do the fronts first.

 

[s and b]

I'd forget it -- no point really. If you just want bigger front rakes, look at Punto GT3 (14" wheels only) -- common Cinq mod. I'd not bother with the rear disks at all, but, if you do, do the fronts first.

 

[Punto31CRH]

I'm only looking to strengthen the axle itself not to bothered about brakes as if I want to upgrade them I will buy a big brake upgrade kit

But thanks for all the info guys

 

[benny279]

yeah i wouldn't bother with it to be honest, it's more hassle than it's worth as you said yourself just get a bigger brake kit if you want humongous brakes on a punto........

 

[Ziggy122]

The Punto's brakes are more then big enough to get the wheels to lock
So sticking bigger brakes on = More braking force availible = More likely to lock up

So is it worth it? Nope

Ziggy

 

[fingers99]

The Punto's brakes are more then big enough to get the wheels to lock
So sticking bigger brakes on = More braking force availible = More likely to lock up

So is it worth it? Nope

Ziggy

It's worth it if you get more feel/control. But better tyres are pretty much a must.

 

[Ziggy122]

It's worth it if you get more feel/control. But better tyres are pretty much a must.

only time i struggled with poor brakes is when i was
loaded up
Rear drums werent working correctly
i was doing alot of braking
the brakes were cooking at a high roasting temperature and required alot more pedal effort to stop

That was the only time i struggled to lock up - but i was at that point suffering from brake fade

Ziggy

 

[fingers99]

One day I'll let you try one of my Centos with GT3 front brakes (and 195/45 tyres) -- they're ridiculously good.

 

[s and b]

One day I'll let you try one of my Centos with GT3 front brakes (and 195/45 tyres) -- they're ridiculously good.

yeh but a cento would go in the boot of a punto
to be honest with big brakes and bicycle tyres i would have thought it would be a bunny hopper rather than a get down and get with it

 

[fingers99]

Bicycle tyres? 195/45/14 bicycle tyres? Even the HGT (the only n/a Punto with any claim to sporting performance) only has 185/55s!

 

[s and b]

Bicycle tyres? 195/45/14 bicycle tyres? Even the HGT (the only n/a Punto with any claim to sporting performance) only has 185/55s!

not for me
i live in outskirts of prague
we have potholes as big as london