Roger Garnett wrote:
>
> On 24 May 97 at 8:35, Dick Rothman wrote:
>
> > One would think that at the very least competition axles would be mandatory
>on
> > any vehicle that could lose a wheel if the axle breaks.
>
> While a good thought, this could get pretty deep, and put many cars of the
> track for good if parts are not available. While part of truely good
> preperation is to use upgraded parts where possible, they are often very
> expensive, or not obtainable. Hey, not even professional teams can catch them
> all!
>
> There are numerous places that such failures can occur, many of which require
> modifications, some which may or may not be "in the vintage spirit", or may
> change outward appearence. Also, while some mods are covered by suppliers, or
> in books about a peticular car, others are not. Many such mods might require
> custom fabrication.
>
> This might be a good subject for some web pages, and I'd be glad make a
>section
> on the vintage racing web for any pages folks are willing to send me about
> reccommended mods to their favourite cars. (Or, is anyone else is willing to
> compile examples?) Some quick examples (how many does your car have or not,
> and which ones might your club not allow?):
>
> Larger diameter wheel studs- requires modification of brake drums, hubs &
> wheels.
>
> Wire wheels- higher spoke count wheels, higher quality spokes.
>
> Disk wheels- use modern alloy wheels, no "old fatigued" steel wheels, or even
> older alloys?
>
> Spridget: double bearing hubs- reduces stresses on outside of 1/2 shaft.
>
> "Competition" 1/2 shafts. (higher grade steel)
>
> Uprated front spindles, steering arms, links, etc.
>
> What else folks?
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Roger Garnett (rwg@autox.team.net) http://www.wayward.team.net/
> Team.net Webmaster http://www.team.net/www/
What is this telling you? go slower! or go elsewhere!
If you want to race, go to a race club (i.e. SCCA or PSR). If you want
to have fun with your vintage car, preserve it and enjoy it for what it
is. You guys are taking these old parts far faster than they were able
to go when new.
JMHO
Susan
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