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Re: Camber Compensator Update

To: Sebastian_King@ipc.co.uk
Subject: Re: Camber Compensator Update
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1999 08:09:42 -0700
Sebasitan,
I'm sure it would work on mine too.  THe problem with the Monza system
is the single pipe splits into 2 right below the diff and that is where
the center bracket is located (also on yours).  I think both setups are
pretty much the same, since they are derived from the same design.

Joe

Sebastian_King@ipc.co.uk wrote:
> 
> FYI,
> 
> The one I use and is being remanufactured in the UK will allow the twin pipem
> TSSC full sports system to pass through the gap between the compensator and 
>the
> diff.
> 
> S
> 
>_______________________________________________________________________________
> Subject: Camber Compensator Update
> From:    Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> at Internet
> Date:    3/8/99  9:12 pm
> 
> Today I installed the prototype Camber Compensator on my Mk1 Spit and it
> fit as expected.
> 
> I attached the bracket to three differentials (Late Spit, Early Spit and
> GT6) and found it fits perfectly on all three.
> 
> The only thing I found lacking after the first test is the outside
> brackets are a bit small in thickness, so I will double the thickness of
> the bracket for the first production run (two 12 ga. pieces welded
> together) and increase the gauge of the steel that I use for the the
> subsequent production runs.
> 
> The ones I have work ok but I'd rather err on the side of caution than
> have to fix them after the fact.  The center mount is ok and needs no
> modification.
> 
> I am using Polyurethane bushings for the links between the spring
> component and the outside brackets.  That should provide excellent
> performance and long life.  Replacement bushings are standard size and
> are available off the shelf.
> 
> Based on the findings today, I am starting production and will start
> shipping units early next week.  I will have shipping weight calculated
> tomorrow and will be taking orders after that.  Those of you who have
> already expressed a desire to have one of the first production will be
> notified either tomorrow or thursday what your shipping cost will be.
> And the best news, the project came in where I suspected and I will be
> able to meet the $150 cost that I speculated when I began this project.
> 
> Bad news is The camber compensator does not work with Monza exhaust, or
> any other exhaust system that extends below the differential.  Since it
> was designed primarily for racing, that wasn't a concern.  Kas Kastner
> suggests the exhaust exit in front of the right wheel opening.  But I
> suspect that mufflers can be made to work with a little creative
> tinkering.
> 
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>  -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer

-- 
"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
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