[Spridgets] Projects update

[Dean Hedin]

I know the panhard rod is intended to provide better handling, but
in the Bugeye's case I'm more interested in extending the life of the rear
springs.

I've had to replace a rear spring that had several leafs broken.
I'm sure that age had something to do with it, but I think the side to side
sway does not help any.

I presume ride quality is not much affected with the panhard rod?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Projects update

This was my thinking when I put the WC panhard rod on the MKII, since I was
intending on racing it, and didn't want to flare the rears too much (vintage
rules and all that).
What I've found (in my limited use so far) is that it does reduce the sway
side to side of the rear axle which translates into a reduced oversteer.
That
being said, I also have a stock front swaybar and offset rear springs on the
MKII as well.
The upshot is that it has a much more neutral feel on entry, with the same
type of cornering speed and similar handling. It does, however FEEL like it
reaches the limit earlier than the BE, but I have no data to corroborate
that.
Wheel spacers are next on the MKII to balance the fender clearances, then a
new layshaft and bearings and its all cool.