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RE: Suspension Rebuild Opinions Wanted Addition

To: LaJoMor@aol.com, tr6taylor <tr6taylor@webtv.net>,
Subject: RE: Suspension Rebuild Opinions Wanted Addition
From: "Shawn J. Loseke" <sloseke@holly.colostate.edu>
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:53:53 -0600
I've actually wondered about the poly diff bushings transferring to much 
stress to the frame. Sure a little power is lost form the slight flexing of 
the rubber under acceleration but it is probably more notable in the seat of 
the pants than in anything else. Maybe enough for racers to go after when 
searching for every last bit of power but most likely more detrimental on a 
road car that racks up more miles than race cars do. This would however 
probably be a very good place for the poly bushes that have the same durometer 
of the rubber but stand up to the elements better.

Shawn J. Loseke
1972 TR6
Fort Collins, CO


>===== Original Message From LaJoMor@aol.com =====
>Dick...
>
>Quite the contrary...I think you hit upon the true essence of this
>discussion. The rubber mounts are more than adequate providing they are 
checked for
>deteriaration and replaced on a regular schedule. All the problems (my 
conclusion)
>occur when they have been ignored and no longer provide their intended
>purpose which is damping and absorbtion.
>
>Larry M




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