I don't think that that kind of a mod would qualify as a proper vintage
modification..It would be correct to install a thicker front anti-sway bar
in the same manner as the original. During the 70's the basic suspension
rules were that additional sway bars or links could be added, but that the
original links, bars or suspension members had to remain in place and there
original attachment points could not be moved. We prepared a Super 7 for D
production in 1971,2 and 3 and were San Fransico Regional Champs all 3
years. The car belonged to Dick Dapont and was driven by him.
Regards, Greg
Solow
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Cook <rccook16@voyager.net>
To: Vintage Race Mailing List <vintage-race@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 3:01 PM
Subject: Lotus 7 front suspension
>I'm readying my series 2 for race season and am considering the Dave Bean
>modification mentioned in Dennis Ortenburger's book on page 161. It adds a
>trailing link to the existing track rod forming an upper A frame and adds a
>new sway bar. Has anyone had experience with this setup? The few times I
>drove the car, it seemed to have a lot of lean in the corners. Any info on
>proper Lotus 7 mods would be appreciated.
>Rick Cook
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