[DeTomaso] Tire and wheel sizes

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Kirby,

Are you sure you had a 3/4" front bar? Stock is 7/8" IIRC.

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirby Schrader" <kirby.schrader at gmail.com>
To: <mikeldrew at aol.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tire and wheel sizes


>A suggestion....
> 
> Someone (no, not me. I've got enough going on...) might want to take
> on doing a re-test with modern sticky tires and larger wheels.
> 
> I've heard this sway bar recommendation for years, followed the advice
> early on and was happy. And, as long as the car is 'stock', OK.. it's
> probably still relevant.
> 
> I personally upgraded and run 1" sway bars all around and went to this
> after driving for years with the 7/8" rear and 3/4" front. I firmly
> believe my handling improved substantially with the 1" bars, contrary
> to other advice I received, and I like the way the car handles.
> Instructors at the track have commented similarly. But I do run Avon
> slicks on the track.
> 
> Now, if I could only get Dennis to finish it and get it out of the
> paint shop.... I could hit the track again with a Pantera.
> 
> FWIW,
> Kirby
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:51 AM,  <mikeldrew at aol.com> wrote:
>> Brent,
>>
>> You wrote:
>>
>> Ah, actually, funny that you mention that. In fact, the Pantera is
>> down at Performance Art in Gilroy right now getting corner balanced
>> among other things, and i was about to post a question to the board re:
>> the best source for a new sway bar.
>>
>> This is what i was considering going with:
>>
>> http://precisionproformance.com/sc1050.htm
>>
>> Question is, 1" vs 7/8" ? Suggestions, recommendations?
>>
>>>>>When PCNC conducted a handling clinic/sway bar test many years ago,
>> we instrumented a Pantera and then changed sway bars incrementally. We
>> expected to see continued improved cornering performance as the bars
>> got bigger, and were surprised to learn that the optimal setup was 7/8"
>> front and rear. Cornering power actually went DOWN when we went to
>> 1-inch bars, the theory being that the suspension was now too stiff and
>> the car itself was flexing, acting as an undamped spring.
>>
>> Go for the 7/8" bar, you'll be quite happy with the result. And if
>> you're feeling spendy, go for the Spherebar swaybar mounts while you're
>> at it. :>)
>>
>> Mike
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