I broke a rear trailing arm at the track!, Holy Cow! |
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I broke a rear trailing arm at the track!, Holy Cow! |
Matt Romanowski |
Jul 18 2017, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
I was at Mont Tremblant this weekend with my track car. It's got a stock 3 liter, 915 with Martin's shift conversion, great suspension setup. Weights around 2000 lbs. I came in from a run and the right rear tire had WAY too much camber. It was obvious it was broken and about to rain, so we loaded up and waited for the complete diagnosis for when we got home. Put it on the lift to find the rear control arm coming apart. I'll post up more photos and analysis when I get the arm off, but wanted to share these.
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jd74914 |
Jul 19 2017, 06:28 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
That's crazy. Glad it didn't result in injury to you or the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Unrelated, but since you are a data guy have you seen the new multi-point tire temp sensors from IZZE Racing? |
Matt Romanowski |
Jul 19 2017, 08:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
That's crazy. Glad it didn't result in injury to you or the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Unrelated, but since you are a data guy have you seen the new multi-point tire temp sensors from IZZE Racing? I have one of the sensors, along with analog versions from Texense and AiM. For tie downs, we use the hooks on the arms straight (not crossed) to the trailer. |
jd74914 |
Jul 19 2017, 09:57 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
That's crazy. Glad it didn't result in injury to you or the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Unrelated, but since you are a data guy have you seen the new multi-point tire temp sensors from IZZE Racing? I have one of the sensors, along with analog versions from Texense and AiM. For tie downs, we use the hooks on the arms straight (not crossed) to the trailer. Sorry for the hijack again but how do you like it? I've used the Texense sensor (seems to work well and Pierre is awesome) but its $$ and single point. |
Matt Romanowski |
Jul 19 2017, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
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stownsen914 |
Jul 20 2017, 05:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Jeez Matt, that sucks, but glad it didn't end worse for you!
And thanks for posting too. Good reminder that we need to be checking our 40+ year old cars for stuff like this. Scott |
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