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| Randal |
 Dec 7 2006, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Dec 5 2006, 02:19 PM)  QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 4 2006, 05:27 PM) I have raised the suspension points in 3 cars now. It is a lot of work!! I have one more I'm going to do.. B It's not that bad with my kit Brad! I can set you up for 2" or 3" raised pickups. I think the market for custom arms would be mostly with V8 conversion guys. If it was really well done and not too much $$$$$$, you might sell a few to racers. I'm getting set up to offer light weight stiffening and static camber alterations to stock trailing arms. Hi Chris, How much time (fabrication and welding) does one of your kits (front and back) take? Randal |
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| Randal |
Dec 7 2006, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Dec 6 2006, 06:23 PM) I havent heard many v8 guys twisting trailing arms.. I havent yet.. but with my 10.5in slicks im sure I will.. Andrew How many v8 guys run Candlestick and or the burms at Thunderhill? |
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| Trekkor |
Dec 7 2006, 04:07 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I saw a W-I-D-E V8-914 that ran TH recently. It was over at Hamlin's shop at Sears.
It runs crazy fat slicks and has 600+ HP. Same story... The ears rip out first. I saw it. Rich Bontempi said he's seen ONE set bent. With all his experience, it wasn't on one of his cars. Aren't the trailing arms the strongest parts on the entire car? KT |
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| ChrisFoley |
Dec 8 2006, 08:26 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,923 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 7 2006, 05:07 PM) ... Aren't the trailing arms the strongest parts on the entire car? KT They will bend if you hit Armco or a tire wall sideways, or if someone drives into the side of your car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) With wide tires they twist and bend up to 1/2 degree or more during hard cornering. |
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| Trekkor |
Dec 8 2006, 08:37 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
That's good to know, thanks.
I want to beef up my suspension ears this winter, too. I like the kits you developed, Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) KT |
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| Andyrew |
Dec 8 2006, 09:26 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 7 2006, 11:25 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Dec 6 2006, 06:23 PM) I havent heard many v8 guys twisting trailing arms.. I havent yet.. but with my 10.5in slicks im sure I will.. Andrew How many v8 guys run Candlestick and or the burms at Thunderhill? Two that I know of.. |
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