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rm302 boss
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posted 04-21-2003 08:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rm302 boss   Click Here to Email rm302 boss     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That just sounds bad..... Can any one awncer why the Mustang perform guide 2 has two sets of anit squat brackets? Is it a choice of do you need to build both???
Rene

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Kyle
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posted 04-22-2003 02:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kyle   Click Here to Email Kyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I would guess the difference between the two brackets is the amount that the lower control arm is moved down. This affects the instant center created by the intersection of the upper and lower control arms. It's all about the relationship between the center of gravity of the car and the instant center formed by the control arms.

I would suggest reading the following, they helped me to really understand rear suspension geometry:

http://www.geocities.com/kdslaby/Launching_A_Drag_Car.html

http://www.geocities.com/kdslaby/Baseline_Suspension.html

http://www.geocities.com/kdslaby/Pinion_Angle.html

This guy seems to really know his stuff. He also sells an upper control arm set-up that moves the upper control arm mounting point up, thus changing the instant center:

http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/

This stuff got me thinking, so maybe it will get you thinking about it too. Hope it helps!

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rm302 boss
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posted 04-22-2003 02:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rm302 boss   Click Here to Email rm302 boss     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks, i will go through them tonight..
Rene

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