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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2014, 07:13 PM
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Posted By mike156
Except MANY race classes explicitly don't allow...

Except MANY race classes explicitly don't allow moving suspension mounting points or tubular subframes but will allow custom control arms. Not to mention a tubular front subframe would likely be 2X...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
I disagree, adjustable spherical bearing based...

I disagree, adjustable spherical bearing based "balljoints" are well proven in various racing classes. Also changing arms has been PROVEN to work on this chassis...but whatever...I'm done arguing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
The ball joint is effectively part of the control...

The ball joint is effectively part of the control arm. Other than some minor change that you can get from something like the Whiteline RCK, you really need to go to a spherical bearing setup IN THE...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
Ah... There are two sides to a control arm....

Ah...
There are two sides to a control arm. Yes, moving the inner pickup points will change roll center. But changing the outside pickup point at the hub carrier has the same effect.

Some front...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2014, 04:56 PM
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Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
This thread has been great and is really making...

This thread has been great and is really making me rethink some changes I had in mind for the diff.

There is lots of talk about roll stiffness from sway bars here, but wouldn't adjustable control...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-05-2014, 07:49 PM
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Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
I guess I'm confused where you're going there....

I guess I'm confused where you're going there. Buy softer springs or buy an adjustable swaybar? You're buying something either way to change the roll stiffness up front.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-05-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
Softer sway bars seems as/more feasible than...

Softer sway bars seems as/more feasible than spring rate changes?

I mention this as it's kind of the limiting factor to what ZDan is suggesting? Yes, you could soften the front spring rate and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-05-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
Absolutely. I think? Not sure if we are thinking...

Absolutely. I think? Not sure if we are thinking the same or not honestly. I'm making the argument that for performance applications with no regard to noise and maintenance, clutch type LSDs are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-04-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,535
Posted By mike156
"1.5 way" vs. "1-way" From my experience, if...

"1.5 way" vs. "1-way"
From my experience, if you get some degree of lock up on decel, it gives you more opportunity to control the car with the throttle. It's similar to using trail braking to...
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