Curb weight reduction
There's those two, my uprights, Ludicrous Speed, and another company. You can see mine in various threads here...
Lots of Geometry that can get fixed with the upright changes, but things to look for are of course roll center adjustment, enough bump steer adjustment for mild to heavy caster and ball joint length, maintaining stock ackerman (some lose or reduce this), stiffness, and last would be weight.
Lots of Geometry that can get fixed with the upright changes, but things to look for are of course roll center adjustment, enough bump steer adjustment for mild to heavy caster and ball joint length, maintaining stock ackerman (some lose or reduce this), stiffness, and last would be weight.
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Is that actually correcting for any geometry in the rear? What are the advantages of this system in the rear (besides the 8lb weight difference)?
I am surprised they used a straight toe arm due to clearances with the body. Mine "self clearanced"
I am surprised they used a straight toe arm due to clearances with the body. Mine "self clearanced"
Geometry worth fixing in the rear is resetting the camber curve and checking the toe change. Roll center could be reset, but its not that critical IMO. I would prefer a little more rear roll moment and keeping roll centers lower. But my real view of the rear is that it just doesn't matter. There too much rear grip (tire/weight ratio) compared to front that putting money there isn't worthwhile. That's why I'm not interested in designing/fabbing something for the rear.
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I don't remember if SM requires a mechanical brake, but I know line-locks are not a long term solution. They always seem to bleed off releasing the brake. Not something you want when the assumption is brakes are on.
Geometry worth fixing in the rear is resetting the camber curve and checking the toe change. Roll center could be reset, but its not that critical IMO. I would prefer a little more rear roll moment and keeping roll centers lower. But my real view of the rear is that it just doesn't matter. There too much rear grip (tire/weight ratio) compared to front that putting money there isn't worthwhile. That's why I'm not interested in designing/fabbing something for the rear.
Geometry worth fixing in the rear is resetting the camber curve and checking the toe change. Roll center could be reset, but its not that critical IMO. I would prefer a little more rear roll moment and keeping roll centers lower. But my real view of the rear is that it just doesn't matter. There too much rear grip (tire/weight ratio) compared to front that putting money there isn't worthwhile. That's why I'm not interested in designing/fabbing something for the rear.












