[Fot] Thanks to the list!

Tony Drews tony at tonydrews.com
Tue Sep 4 10:52:38 MDT 2012


I just wanted to say thanks to the participants in the FOT for all of 
the advice on my recent front suspension woes, especially to 
Christian Marx, Ed Barnard, Joe Alexander, Irv Korey and Dennis 
Delap.  In case you didn't follow it, at the last race I broke a 
right front upright / vertical link which almost sent me into the 
wall.  In discussing proper replacement parts, Christian mentioned 
that the TR-6 (really TR-4a through TR-6) vertical link and trunnion 
assembly is much beefier than the TR-4 3 degree caster items I had 
been running.  Ed, Joe, Irv and Dennis (and Good Parts) all supplied 
me with pieces to get my car back together for Road America this 
coming weekend.  I couldn't have done it without the advice from many 
on the list, and I'm very grateful for the help and support.

I've taken pictures and will be putting a web page together on the 
TR-4a / 5 / 250 / 6 front suspension installation onto a TR-4 - this 
should apply to TR-3's as well.  This is a very worthwhile upgrade 
since it strengthens the front suspension.  Anything that keeps the 
wheels pointed in the right direction is a good thing.

Anyway, just wanted to give kudos to the list.

Cheers, Tony Drews


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