Front Shock Absorbers Robin Hood Exmo

[Guest Pierre.Vivancos]

Hello

 

I am a owner of a Robin Hood Exmo (RHE 2998 GAECKY 4 - 16 - 87), I am researching front Shock Absorbers for an RH Exmo, I am localized in France and I haven't any contacts to buy these SA. I haven't any references for the model I need and I haven't yet all the details for my car. I know I can find the SA at the factory but someone can maybe give me a phone number or an email adress or a name provider who will be able to help me.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Sorry for my poor english.

 

Pierre

[richyb66]

Hi Pierre,

 

have a read of this thread here - http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=27038 it explains that the Exmo used a Ford P100 front strut insert. These should be easily available in France from a motor factor.

 

It might be worth checking that your suspension is exactly this type first and maybe take the old shock absorbers along so they can be compared along side the new ones to check that they are the same. You could also look at the Exmo pictures here http://nw.rhocar.org/identification.htm - does this look the same as your car?

[Guest Pierre.Vivancos]

Hello Richy

 

Thank you first for your advice, your help and your quick response.

Yes that is exactly the same as the 2 photos. The one that I would, of course.

I went to Ford this morning, the p100 is unknown to them (!)

Anyway I'll keep looking, if you have an address in Great Britain too, I am taking it does not bother me.

 

Thanks again.

 

Pierre.

[richyb66]

Can't believe they haven't heard of a P100 - maybe it wasn't sold in France. More information on it here:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_p100

 

Might be best to phone GBSC first to see it they've got anything left there in stock, their phone number is +44 1623 860990

 

I found this thread on the locost builders forum which suggests that the later P100 front suspension (Sierra type) shares most of it's components with the 2WD Cosworth so maybe that might be worth looking in to, given that 2WD Cosworth parts will be much easier to get hold of.

 

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/2/viewthread.php?tid=58163