Marc Ciannavei@SASAKI
09/16/98 11:51 AM
I purchased uprights with steering arms from a Herald (1959? drum brake
car) and found that the steering arms were shorter. I welded up the holes ,
redrilled them, and installed the taper to the opposite side. I then
mounted the left arm on the right side and vice versa. The attachment at
the upright required some minor grindingof the arm, removal of the brake
dust shield and the installation of spacers and washers to fit the arm to
the upright. It reduced the bumpsteer to less than 1/4". The shorter arms
also makes the car turn in quicker, although it felt a little twitchy on
the highway but I got used to it. It may not be the best solution but it
seems to be working OK.
Marc
70 Vixen LVX 1589/4
GRIFF65@aol.com on 09/15/98 09:22:07 PM
Please respond to GRIFF65@aol.com
To: birkline@centuryinter.net
cc: tvr@Autox.Team.Net (bcc: Marc Ciannavei/sasaki)
Subject: Re: Bumpsteer (long)
Charlie, I suspect Herold. Although Spit shared much with the Herold they
did
not share all. The Griff shows the parts to be Herold (specific) and not
Spit,
although the lower A-Arm is shared by Spit, Herold and Griff and I suspect
Grantura, too. I'd like to take a look at it to compare with the Griff.
Maybe
this weekend.
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