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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Cracker |
Jul 19 2017, 05:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Someone (maybe Matt) suggested a difference in the fractures - possibly showing different age. Could it have been cracked (lets say from the tie-downs) and then completing the deed on the track? Please let us know your thoughts Chris - I am very interested in your assessment!
PS: Matt: In which manner do you tie down in the rear - straps straight back or crossed? Also, do not clean the trailing arms prior to giving them to Chris... Tony |
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