Is possible to make a saxo RWD or 4WD???

1. Jakey_F Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bedford Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 Forte

   #1 17th November 2008, 19:57

   Im curious to know as front wheel drive cars are known to understeer when being pushed hard. I wandered if it is possible to convert a saxo to rear wheel drive or even 4 wheel drive to improve the handling. If so has it been done??
2. Jaytee Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180

   #2 17th November 2008, 20:01

   possible, expensive as well. Lots of custom work invloved. Z-cars made a mid engined rwd saxo with a civic type r engine. I beleive a member on here is currently attempting to make a rwd or 4wd saxo cant remember what engine or running gear he's using though.
3. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #3 17th November 2008, 20:07

   I think the easiest way to do it is to have two cars, cut the front off one and then weld it into the back of the other. Mount the engine box etc as normal and just connect it all up.
   
   When you say it like that it sounds easy but i can't imagine it being even slightly easy.
4. user_16254 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Belfast Posts: 1001 red 1.0 wonder

   #4 17th November 2008, 20:27

   theres a 4wd one on ssc two gti engines
5. benkelsall Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Europe Posts: 1611

   #5 17th November 2008, 20:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxostuart theres a 4wd one on ssc two gti engines

   Got the link?
6. tobyk Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Aberdeenshire Posts: 129 Mk2 Golf GTI 16v Mk3 Golf GTI 8v

   #6 17th November 2008, 20:37

   Rear wheel drive doesn't instantly make a good handling car...
   
   You can push a well set up front drive car a lot harder on the road as well, if you like that sort of thing.
   
   And if you are getting a lot of understeer in the saxo, then you might want to alter your driving style lol!
7. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #7 17th November 2008, 20:42

   If you have money to chuck about yes!
   
   Get a decent suspension set up and some good tyres and it will be 100% better than before anyway!
   
   I was always under the impression RWD was harder to drive!
8. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #8 18th November 2008, 00:03

   Theres a RWD saxo, a honda engine in it or something stupid. Theres a vid on youtube of him burning rubber because hes really really cool...
   
   http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=k0KVcpIrBgY
9. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #9 18th November 2008, 00:05

   with the right bank balance anything is possible mate
10. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #10 18th November 2008, 00:08

    Citroen made an official 4wd Saxo rally car..Called the "T4"..
11. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #11 18th November 2008, 00:09

    easiest way = 4 reverse gear and 1 forward.....
    
    forklift stylee