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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wheel base opinions |
I am converting a mid engine swing axle frame to IRS with out torsions. Where I have rear beam "tacked in"(well I got carried away) right now I'm at 107" wheelbase. I think I would like around 100" but this would involve a lot of rethinking and work. My last buggy was only 94. So what you guys think Is 107" to long? Thanks for any help...... |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel base opinions |
I'm pretty sure mine is 105". I guess it depends on where you ride. I don't think it's a huge deal myself. |
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel base opinions |
Wellsville mostly, more wb will help on hills if nothin else! |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel base opinions |
With a cutting brake and a Water cooled engine you can turn one around almost anywhere. The best all round wheel base car I ever had was 108 and it rode like a Cadillac with 3x3 rear arms and some Fox emulsion shocks. I love the sound a a VW AC motor but I can't stand the sound of the valve train. |
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel base opinions |
Red Barron wrote: The best all round wheel base car I ever had was 108 and it rode like a Cadillac . Well that helps talk me out of cuttin up the little progress ive made on build Thanks |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel base opinions |
No problem, thats what we are all here for. Besides my new car is a limo at 130 inch wheel base. I know thats really long, but man it rides like a dream with fox 2.5 coil overs in the rear and 10" fox 2.0 emulsions up front. With a mid engine you will have great weight distribution and it should climb well also. Good rear brakes are a must. I will be at the hill climb event with the limo. |
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