[DeTomaso] Fw: Some tech analysis of Classic LeMans 08

[Will Demelo]

Johnny Woods in the UK will modify your A-arms for a very reasonable fee 
(much cheaper than Pat M's). Give him a call. I'll be doing it in the 
winter.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Tornblom" <Thomas.Tornblom at hax.se>
To: <JDeRyke at aol.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Some tech analysis of Classic LeMans 08


> JDeRyke at aol.com skrev:
>
>> Second, Patrick had some handling issues, which were resolved by 
>> installing
>> a set of Pat Michaels' front A-arms, and immediately dropped 20 seconds 
>> per
>> lap! With 7-minute lap times, this is enormous! Pat Michael's custom 
>> a-arms
>> build in a much larger amount of caster than is possible with stock 
>> parts.
>> I have been harping for years on the addition of at least SOME extra 
>> caster
>> in your street Panteras, especially if you run very wide front wheels and
>> tires. You don't need to run 190 mph on twisty roads to feel the 
>> benefits!
>
> Over the winter I installed Pantera Easts offset PU A-arm bushings,
> which gives some more caster.
>
> I've heard a lot of good things about these, but I can't say I notice
> any significant improvement. It is still a white knuckle ride, even
> after checking the wheel alignment.
>
> I now have about 3° (3°03' left, 3°13' right) of caster. Unfortunately
> the machine they used when I had it checked in 2000 was not
> sophisticated enough to be able to check caster with the alignment
> equipment hooked up on the front wheels.
>
> Checking the owners manual I see the nominal caster is 3°30' - 4°, so
> even with these bushings I'm unable to get it to even the nominal spec.
>
> Offset A-arms might be a better choice.
>
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