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1. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: Marc James Small <marcsmall@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:21:01 -0500
May we try this again in basic English for those of us who were not raised in West Bengal? Would someone else try to translate this stuff? How does raising the spindle height raise the sit of the car
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00146.html (7,835 bytes)

2. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: Stephen Waybright <gswaybright@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:07:29 -0800 (PST)
Watch this video for an explanation of why you'd want to lower a car, and explanation of how the drop spindle accomplishes that better than other approaches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRDEO-U-24
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00148.html (8,398 bytes)

3. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: David Sosna <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:48:38 -0800
Stephen--that was pretty good! Marc, this might also help: http://www.classicperform.com/tech_articles/BowTieDrop/BowTieDrop.htm Look at picture #3. It shows the spindle mounted higher on the steerin
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00150.html (7,974 bytes)

4. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: Marc James Small <marcsmall@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:13:56 -0500
front wheel is connected to. If to a spindle" car would actually sit higher off Thanks, Jan. I still do not see the benefit of such, but, then, I never had any problem with Alpine handling. Marc msma
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00157.html (8,851 bytes)

5. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: mwood24020@aol.com
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:48 EST
Raising the spindle height ("drop spindle") will effect the height of the roll center and the roll couple. Particularly in a car like the Tiger/Alpine, with a poor camber curve, there are definite ha
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00160.html (9,573 bytes)

6. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:11:54 -0800
Since I teach for a living I'll give it a try: 1. The purpose of the drop spindle is to lower the front end of the car. 2. To see for yourself how this works, remove one of your front wheels, calipe
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00162.html (9,013 bytes)

7. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:32:17 -0500
Lowering a vehicle generally increases the stability of the vehicle by lowering it's center of gravity. Remember the SUV roll over issue. If you load an SUV inside and on the roof like many do; the
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00164.html (10,268 bytes)

8. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: Marc James Small <marcsmall@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:40:43 -0500
Thanks, guys. I see what a "drop spindle" is now. Never heard the term before but, then, I've never spent much time studying suspension geometries. I was always happy with Alpine handling. Marc msmal
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00168.html (7,859 bytes)

9. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: michael king <michael.s.king@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:22:09 +1100
2009/12/19 Marc James Small <marcsmall@comcast.net> Marc, I had sent you a series of diagrams explaining the drop spindles 18 hours before you sent your email stating you understood what they were an
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00170.html (7,945 bytes)

10. Re: [Tigers] [Alpines] Drop Spindles (score: 1)
Author: Marc James Small <marcsmall@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:30:55 -0500
Michael I have never received any follow-up e-mails from you. Comcast often dumps e-mails with attachments. That may have happened here. No need for them now. Best, Marc _____________________________
/html/tigers/2009-12/msg00174.html (8,534 bytes)


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