Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Ackerman, schmackerman. It still drives, it's safe, and it looks cool. Of all the things that can happen in a steering set-up, Ackerman isn't the worst. Negative caster would be a real trip . . .

That's the way I feel Jack.

Ron: I don't know if there is any rule of thumb of drop vs leaf removal. It all depends on which leaves and how many you remove, I guess. More than anything, it just softens the ride I think, but some lowering has to happen, I would imagine. Like Denny said, you just have to try and see.

The reason I left my rear spring pretty much intact is because it was really bouncy when I removed a few of the leaves, and the ones I left on the top of the spring pretty much only contribute to the height of the rear, not the softness so much. I may have to do something different once it hits the road, but for now I can push down and it deflects a little. Tire pressure will be a big factor in ride too, I am going to play with that also.

Bob, it is one of the small memory cards like you described. Come on, inquiring minds want to know the story.

Don


Hey Denny, how do you like the new avatar???????

Ron: I just remembered something. In a typical T or A rear spring setup, sometimes the rear settles down the first time you put some power to the car. My '27 settled down a couple of inches the first time I popped the clutch, and never came back up. I guess the leaves have to orient themselves and settle. Just a thought.

Don

You better stop washing your car with hot water

Don you and Denny have me tripping no just kidding . 4gb man am I behind times here . You know who the real friends are on moving day . Good friends have kept me from movers but damage is about the same . So good luck and just close your eye. Just one eye LOL . Then get back on the T when your done .