Subject: | Re: [OM] IMGs: Dream Car |
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From: | Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> |
Date: | Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:57:58 -0600 |
That goes for a lot of cars. Did you ever change the back plugs on a
Dodge 383 from the late 60s?
Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 12/8/2014 4:54 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote: It's all a wonderful thing until you have to work on it. Chuck Norcutt On 12/8/2014 12:08 AM, Moose wrote:On 12/7/2014 6:57 PM, Wayne Harridge wrote:So what's the advantage of "taking the weight off the wheels", something to do with suspension tuning ? In a static sense the wheels are still supporting the weight of the discs (and all the rest of the car).Poorly stated, He means that it reduces un-sprung weight. If the car weighs a ton, and the suspension parts that move up and down weigh 500 lbs, the spring/shock system can't help transmitting lots of movement to the car. If the un-sprung suspensions parts weigh 50 lbs, the suspension can make the ride silky smooth. Gliding Moose -- _________________________________________________________________ Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/ Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/ |
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