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Gearjamer
02-18-2008, 04:25 PM
Question to those who know the answer or where I can get the answer. I have a 89 Daytona Shelby I got cheap. It was in nice conditon but the kid I got it from could not get it to run right (long story). He gave me a bill of sale for it and He got it at an auction. So no title. I've found titling it would be very expensive and time consuming. So I found a very nice 90 Daytona ES turbo that was loaded with a blown motor. Got it cheap (200.00). I'm in the process of changing over all the good Shelby stuff and noticed that the brakes are the same on both cars. The springs look the same, wire diam etc.

My question is dose anyone know if a 90 ES would have the same suspension and breaks of a 89 Shelby?

Thanks

mcsvt
02-18-2008, 04:35 PM
Yes, they should be the same and interchange.

Turbodave
02-19-2008, 08:29 PM
Both cars should be 4wheel disc, but the 89 Shelby should have bigger 11" rotors and vented rears, the ES should have come with standard 10" rotors and non-vented rears. Also the sway bar in the rear axle should be thicker on the Shelby and the front bar as well. The Shelby Springs were supposed to be stiffer as well, but I'm not sure if you can visually tell the difference between them.

Gearjamer
02-19-2008, 10:11 PM
Thanks for the replys. I can't tell the diffrence in springs by looking at the struts. But I know the rotors are the same size on the fronts. I will measure them and find out. I have not gotten to the rear yet. The 90 ES is loaded though. T1 car with an auto, full power, sun roof, rear window wiper, and defoger. It actually has more options than the Shelby. Both cars have 8+ way adjustable driver seats. The Shelby is more performance but I think the 90 ES are more comfy.

Folks don't ask what I'm selling off the shelby yet. It's obvious I'm going to use the "good" stuff. I'll post with any left overs that I'm willing to part with.

Thanks,
Bill

Gearjamer
02-20-2008, 12:31 AM
More info on the cars for those who are data hounds.

1989 Daytona Shelby
Country : USA
Make : Dodge
Type : Passenger Car
Model Year : 1989
Safety System : Airbag - Manual Passanger
Body : AG: Daytona\par
Series : Performance/Image
Style : 2-Door Hatchback
Engine : Chrysler: 2.5L I-4 MFI Turbo
Check Digit : 3
Plant : St. Louis 1, MO
Fender Tag
2 B 3 28 204387
JFG MXD HAA END
CAC CGT CUF CUN DGA HAA
214 AM048501 AGVX24
APA PR3 QR3 S7S8 EDT
DGA U 1B3XG74J3KG

1990 Daytona ES
Country : USA
Make : Dodge
Type : Passenger Car
Model Year : 1990
Safety System : Airbag - Manual Passanger
Body : AG: Daytona
Series : Special/Sport
Style : 2 Door Hatchback
Engine : Chrysler: 2.5L I-4 MFI Turbo
Check Digit : 1
Plant : St. Louis 1, MO
Fender tag
2 C 3 28 054875
MXD NAA END
JPA JPH JPV LAC LBL
CGT DGA GWB HAA JFG JHB
B30 CC745001 AGVS24
APA PW7 QW7 X7R8 EDT
DGA U 1B3XG64J1LGXXXXXX

BIGBRUDDA
02-20-2008, 09:10 AM
A title can be had from UNIVERSAL title ser. Las Vegas Nevada for around $250.:hail: Check it (or other title co.)out first. Then ya'd have 2 Daytonas!
Like the rest of us:amen: