[DeTomaso] Tire and wheel sizes

[Kirby Schrader]

Tomas,

No, I'm not sure... too far back in the deep dark reaches of time and
space and senility has set in...
It could have been a 7/8".

I am sure though that I now run a 1" front and rear. And like them.
:-)

Later,
Kirby


On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Tomas Gunnarsson <guson at home.se> wrote:
> 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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