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    Axel/Suspension Geometry Rule of Thumb?

    Thank you all. Your advice has been very helpful.
  2. kincaid05

    Axel/Suspension Geometry Rule of Thumb?

    Thanks, all your suggestions on the links sound inline with my own reasoning. One thing i have not invested much thought in is toe-in on bump. Thanks for the heads up. You mentioned that oversteer is uncontainable. Does this mean inevitable? If i understand correctly a car can be considered...
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    Axel/Suspension Geometry Rule of Thumb?

    Also, any ideas where i can find a reasonably priced pre-fabbed upright for a 1500lbs car? Or any recommended donar cars. I considered the corvette. I'll have a look into that now. It could take half a year to design a proper upright from scratch though so i'd rather not.
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    Axel/Suspension Geometry Rule of Thumb?

    Im familiar with the wide range of suspensions and axels you mentioned. Especially the 71 vw ifs. I understand that the cv joints allow a plunge within range and it's imparitive that the suspension usage not violate that range. I guess i was just hoping for the perfect solution. Since the...
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    Axel/Suspension Geometry Rule of Thumb?

    I'm designing a custom car, just for fun, and I need to settle on a suspension geometry pretty soon. One thing that's holding me up is the type of joints and alignment to use on the drive axels (half shafts). The transmission is a 914 and the track width at the rear is ~56" to wheel centers. I...

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