----- Original Message -----
From: john backus
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 7:53 PM
To: kturk; land-speed
Subject: Re: Rear suspension
Okay, okay, this may sound really stupid but I do have a theory about this.
What if the engine, trans and rear end were mounted on one frame unit,
attached at the front of the engine and the body was attached to another
length of frame with springs, shocks, etc. between the two frame sections.
Kinda like one long ladder bar, of sorts that hinges at the front of the motor
with all suspended together with coils and shocks between. I know this is a
lot of unsprung weight but it could be managed and even eliminate the
driveshaft.
??????????? John Backus
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Turk
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 7:29 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Rear suspension
Okay along the lines of the Trans mounting system.... I wanna do the rear
suspension issues....
My thoughts are that a fancy rear suspension to make the car leave the line
is a Moot point at Bonneville... ( may help you at Maxton or El Mirage ) but
once the car is through the gears it's settled down and the only real
advantage of a suspension at all is to maintain the contact patch with the
ground....over minor bumps...
Joe Timney and I have beat this up at length and I have several idea's on
the correct course of action for me.... But I'm curious to hear others
thoughts on what they run and WHY?....
In other words... what are your theory's..
Keith ( Mayf.... what you doing Hiding out... I love your questions...
always pointed .... which may not be pleasing to all ... however they are
always honest and well thought out )
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