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Re: suspension questions on the new Porsche/Hemi

To: "George Mitchell" <americanpartner@yahoo.com>, <V4GR@aol.com>,
Subject: Re: suspension questions on the new Porsche/Hemi
From: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:32:45 -0600
George.... We kinda been down this Panhard Rod.... Wish bone question
lately and Brad is better versed in the subject.... But honestly it comes
out that any of them would be just fine... 

you will be real happy you added the WheelBase... 

Keith

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> From: George Mitchell <americanpartner@yahoo.com>
> To: V4GR@aol.com; yesford@clear.net.nz; ardunbill@webtv.net;
land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: suspension questions on the new Porsche/Hemi
> Date: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 10:50 PM
> 
> 
> 
> I have a question to the list, The back end of the new porsche that I
> am building will be based on a drag racing type fourlink/coil over
> suspension. My qustion is about a lateral stabilizer.  I plan on
> putting a wishbone in it .Would a diagonal link or a panhard bar have
> any advantages? Am I barking up the wrong tree on controling the
> lateral movement?
> 
> Also on spring choice, should I go towards the soft side for control?
> The coil overs are double adjustable . I just need some input to send
> me in the right direction. After some thought I might go ahead and
> extend the wheel base close to 130 inches to get it over with.
> 
> Waiting for that rule book to arrive ....
> George in DC

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