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I was at the 'yard yesterday looking for some 323 parts: ECU, air box and dipstick.
Not a single 323 on the lot!
But there were at least four Festivas and two Aspires. Got me some mirrors, alloy Aspire wheels (!), a headlight, and a few other little joys.
There were a couple of Rios on the lot too. I had to investigate the brake and suspension systems, since the Rios are "distant third gen Festivas." Let me emphasize "distant." However, there is some good news possibly, for us 'yard scavengers...
Front:
Control arm and general setup looks exactly like an Aspire. I wouldn't be surprised if that control arm was Aspire sized. I didn't measure it though, so don't ASSume.
It could well be just a bit longer than an Aspire like the Aspire is longer than a Festiva.
Rotor looked very similar. So did the caliper. VERY similar. Again, I had nothing to measure it with reliably.
I don't recall looking closely at the strut.
My tentative guess is that the rotor, caliper, and maybe even the knuckle is the same as an Aspire.
Rear:
Entire rear axle is totally different. However...
Brake drum assembly looked EXACTLY like an Aspire!
Drum had "201.5" cast on it. I believe that is the Aspire diameter (or minimum inside diameter after turning). I ain't looked it up yet.
If that drum diameter is indeed the same, I'm guessing the rear drum and possibly the entire drum assembly is the same as an Aspire.
I'm going back today to snag some more treasures. I'll do some measuring and maybe some side by side comparisons and I'll post the results soon.
OH! I almost forgot:
Rio lug bolts are longer than Aspire bolts and are the same threading. I'm guessing they are about 1/4" or so longer, so these might be really good cheap parts for using with spacers, etc. The Rio bolts also have a sort of washer on them too. Looks like a lockwasher sort of. I think these are called "ball seat" bolts.
I snagged eight of 'em. Freebies, just lying on the ground! They didn't charge me for them either, so they were "true" freebies. No work and no cost! That's my kind of deal.
Karl
Not a single 323 on the lot!
But there were at least four Festivas and two Aspires. Got me some mirrors, alloy Aspire wheels (!), a headlight, and a few other little joys.
There were a couple of Rios on the lot too. I had to investigate the brake and suspension systems, since the Rios are "distant third gen Festivas." Let me emphasize "distant." However, there is some good news possibly, for us 'yard scavengers...
Front:
Control arm and general setup looks exactly like an Aspire. I wouldn't be surprised if that control arm was Aspire sized. I didn't measure it though, so don't ASSume.
It could well be just a bit longer than an Aspire like the Aspire is longer than a Festiva.Rotor looked very similar. So did the caliper. VERY similar. Again, I had nothing to measure it with reliably.
I don't recall looking closely at the strut.
My tentative guess is that the rotor, caliper, and maybe even the knuckle is the same as an Aspire.
Rear:
Entire rear axle is totally different. However...
Brake drum assembly looked EXACTLY like an Aspire!
Drum had "201.5" cast on it. I believe that is the Aspire diameter (or minimum inside diameter after turning). I ain't looked it up yet.
If that drum diameter is indeed the same, I'm guessing the rear drum and possibly the entire drum assembly is the same as an Aspire.
I'm going back today to snag some more treasures. I'll do some measuring and maybe some side by side comparisons and I'll post the results soon.
OH! I almost forgot:
Rio lug bolts are longer than Aspire bolts and are the same threading. I'm guessing they are about 1/4" or so longer, so these might be really good cheap parts for using with spacers, etc. The Rio bolts also have a sort of washer on them too. Looks like a lockwasher sort of. I think these are called "ball seat" bolts.
I snagged eight of 'em. Freebies, just lying on the ground! They didn't charge me for them either, so they were "true" freebies. No work and no cost! That's my kind of deal.
Karl
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