John, if you end up needing, or using shocks,
think about some small motorcycle shocks with the
coilovers. They could be real helpful in such a
setup.
Dick J
--- john robinson <john@engr.wisc.edu> wrote:
> Howdy,
> I run a short wheel base Dodge Colt,
> solid suspension, and it is
> a rough ride @ 144MPH. I always thought that a
> small amount of compliance
> would help, something on the order of an inch
> or so. And am now designing a
> 'liner with the air pucks in it for suspension.
> Question....with the air suspension
> pucks, ( I think they are
> machine mounts, you know, the rubber hockey
> puck thingys that are air
> pressurized)
> Am I required to use a shock at each
> corner that has these units
> mounted as suspension per the rule II-4 ? or
> do they qualify as both
> suspension and shock?
>
> 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
> MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
> 95.193 MPH set 2001
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