Howdy,
I run solid axles, no suspension, and I really think that if I had 1
inch !!! of travel, the car would go faster. I've seen suspension used
that is a rubber air pressured machine mount (made by Goodyear, called
"goodyear super-cushion mini lobe", that qualifies as both spring and
shock to the tech guys. (by the way, the rule states "all sprung wheels
must have etc...."
At 04:53 AM 2/3/01, you wrote:
>list, thanks for the advice so far,I'm trying to get some basic design
>parameters down on paper and I need some help r.e. rules I've got the 2000
>S.C.T.A. rule book it states all wheels must have a shock absorber, and no
>tripod front ends allowed, does this apply to liners? I've been advised to
>run solid axles at both ends,any comments/advice? thanks Paul.
John Robinson, Mechanician
Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
1513 University Ave.
Madison, Wi. 53706
608-262-3606
FAX 608-265-2316
Current World Land Speed Record Holder
Bonneville Salt Flats
H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
131.333 MPH set 1995
136.666 MPH set 1996
140.292 MPH set 2000
144.396 MPH set 2000
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