[Tigers] Tiger Torque Arms

[genepadgett at comcast.net]

Mike, 

I was very interested to read your comments about the effect of the torque arm on braking. Everyone seems pretty positive about its ability to eliminate wheel hop on heavy acceleration, but no one else has mentioned breaking effects. 

I am a bit surprised that it seemed to adversely affect braking in the car you drove. At least as Dan's is designed, it would seem to resist axle rotation in both acceleration and braking circumstances. Any idea if the torque arm in car you were autocrossing was one that Dan had built? 

Fellow Listers, 

Anyone else have experiences about how their torque arm affects hard braking to share? 

Thanks, Gene 

----- Original Message -----
From: MWood24020 at aol.com 
To: "Theo Smit" <Theo.Smit at dynastream.com>, tigers at autox.team.net, spmdr at juno.com 
Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 7:20:44 PM 
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Torque Arms 

I wonder about the trade offs in braking with the torque arm in our 
application? 

Seems that using the right leaf spring design could save weight, time and 
$$, if preventing axle wind up is the primary objective. But, my direct 
Tiger experience is limited to stock leafs w/an extra primary and bolt-on 
Traction Masters...very old school. My experience with torque arms is limited to 
autocross laps in Tigers so fitted and my impression was good forward 
bite, pretty poor braking, particularly in trail. 

This is a great topic, however, as I am contemplating changes in the rear 
suspension, prior to finishing my car!