> Their main problem is being very short, the arc
> they describe will be about an half inch longer during spring compression.
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Yep, and can be very dangerous in fast transition manuvering, but then I
guess you already knew that. ;^) I almost crashed n' burned learning it.
:^( They went in the company metal scrap bin post haste.
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> Axle yaw shouldn't be a big problem with the leaf springs but windup
could.
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Well, a Watts linkage would still be nice. :^)
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>What I think the rear
> suspension could benefit most from is an anti-sway bar.
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Agreed.
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>
> Has anyone made any suspension modifications that have improved handling?
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Just removing the links so far.
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> Besides the passenger side upper shock mount, are there any frame areas
that
> have caused problems de to breakage or distortion?
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This is new to me and I haven't kept up in years, but I don't recall it ever
being mentioned anywhere in the past. Went out and looked under the rear,
but didn't see anything obvious.
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It will be a lot easier
> to fix the frame or add modifications with the chassis off.
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For sure.
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>
> PS: I asked earlier whether anyone knows the front / back weight
> distribution of a stock Bricklin. My guess is 60/40 but if anyone knows
the
> "official" figure, please let me know.
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Don't know about '74, C&D '75 road test lists 56.5/43.5.
GM
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