On Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:39:01 EST
MJSUKEY@cs.com
Wrote Subject: dump the rotoflex?
Leon, in a recent reply you suggested that Joe replace the rotoflex set up in
his Triumph. Seams I might have things all backwards. I have a 73 GT-6 that
my better half autox's and it does an impressive "tuck and roll" in the
corners. I had talked to some people in the past that had REMOVED the 73
tuck and roll set up and replace it with an earlier rotoflex suspension.
Told me it was better. I went out and bought a 72 parts car with rotoflex
and was going to convert the 73 over. Now you have me wondering. Which set
up is better?????
Marty Sukey
Marty,
I am forwarding this email onto other better placed to give a technical
answer to your questions than me, but as far as I know, Rotoflex has several
drawbacks.
Firstly it is heavy, and expensive to repair, it also requires a great deal
of maintenance, the original rubber 'doughnut' joints are no longer avaiable,
and the reproductions are poor quality.
In my original reply, I was referring to the fact that Joe Curry still has it
on his Race Spitfire with a Honda S2000 powerplant, which is putting a great
deal of hp/torque through the rotoflex suspension and he is having a lot of
trouble putting all that power down.
It is my opinion that he should perhaps consider moving to something more
modern for that particular car.
YMMV.
Perhaps others can also advise as to the technicalities better than me?
Regards and Good Luck.
Leon
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