Can anybody help me source parts for a Bitter SC?

[Timo1938]

I have a 1985 Bitter SC that is in need of front brake rotors and pads. I'm aware of the two US based Bitter part suppliers and I don't question the quality of their parts. I'm just struggling with the prices. ($400 for rotors and pads)

I know that Bitter SCs used common parts with Opel/Vauxhall Senator A models and Monzas (http://www.autobahnstormers.org/publicsite/main.asp)

What I need is a GM based part number and/or a UK or German supplier. I think my best best will ultimately be ebay.uk or ebay.de, but without a part cross reference I'm hesitant to bid on anything...

Thank-you for any advice and/or words of wisdom.

Respectfully (the opel newbie)
Tim

[Gary]

Tim, I am in the same boat... I'm also looking for pads and rotors for my '84 Senator A.

[GTJIM]

Try this surplus parts site in the UK - the discs here are later Senator B ones but he has 300 sets of all sorts of discs to clear.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

There is also another seller salled 'Marigold' who has Vauxhall/Opel discs but you have to know the type and size required - it is your car!

PS: I have a couple of Monzas - 1983 & 1986 they have different front discs
and a pair of 1991 Opel Senators - their discs are different again.
i am still trying to sort out what is what - it looks to me that some of the Spec sheets accessed though that parts seller may not be correct.....

[baz]

can you give me the dimentions of the discs you need

diameter of disc

diameter of centre hole

height of disc from back face to hub front where the wheel sits against
and thickness of disc

i will then get you the part# and a price
i think it will be

271mm
88 or 94mm
59 or 60mm
and 20-22mm thickness (20mm is minimum thickness for friction surface )
and do you need pads with it ?

[Gary]

Baz - I won't be able to get those dimensions anytime soon. My Senny is not accessible right now as it is under cover on my trailer.

My understanding the Bitter's are from the same platform/drivetrain as the Senator A.

[baz]

gary for yours all we need is the centre hub hole size , i think it was 94mm
from what we talked about last year but i have formated my PC 2 weeks ago and dont have any of the stuff from before

[Timo1938]

I might even a take a picture or two...

Guys, I SINCERELY appreciate the help on this, especially as a newbie getting such great responses so quickly.

Best Regards,

Tim

Frogmont, CO
Bitter SC

[GoinManta]

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As for Bitter Parts, the guys name is Joachim Vinson and he is in North Carolina.. He imports a lot of parts.

I used him when I had my 1985 Bitter SC.

As for brakes, early Bitters used a different rotor, caliper and pads than the later models. Both were Senators.. they changed when the Senator/Monza did. So usually your safe ordering from Europe for a MOnza of the same year.

Actually thats a good rule of thumb.. Use the Monza GT/E as a cross reference whenever possible. Most the Bitter parts used the performance parts off the Monza. Monza was a 2 door version of the Senator.

Also depending on your model, Most the FI components for the 3.0L are the same as the 75' Manta, and the 3.9L uses parts from a 1980 BMW 635csi.

Both models use the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator valve and throttle sensor of the 75'. The injectors, Air Flow Meter and some wiring are the difference. I havent found (Or really looked) a swap for the early ECU, but the BMW ECU does work on the 3.9L.

The Rims (pattern and offeset) are the same as a 97' BMW 325i.

If you fail to get anything through Joachim, I can get the parts from the guy I get my Manta parts from.

Charles

[ard674t]

That's Monza "GSE", Charles. The GT/E was Manta only. :-)
Cheers,
Nick

[Rionart]

That's Monza "GSE", Charles. The GT/E was Manta only. :-)
Cheers,
Nick

You beat me to it Nick!!
Love the latest issue of Manta Magic BTW!

[2 Fast 4 U]

The GT/E was Manta only. :-)
Cheers,
Nick

And the C type Kadett not to forget!!

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