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SSLance

12-19-2021 09:56 AM

Getting tired of getting my tail kicked by cars that corner exit better than mine, plans are in motion...

https://photos.smugmug.com/1985-Mont..._172824-X2.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/1985-Mont..._172817-X2.jpg

More updates to come soon...

Vegas69

12-19-2021 12:48 PM

I never took you for a Miata guy, but hey. :lol:

ScotI

12-19-2021 12:53 PM

3-link?

SSLance

12-19-2021 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 716761)

I never took you for a Miata guy, but hey. :lol:

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 716762)

3-link?

Yup... With Panhard Bar setup.

garage_engineer

12-20-2021 07:35 AM

Nice upgrade! I'll be keeping track...

ScotI

12-20-2021 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 716763)

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? :D

Yup... With Panhard Bar setup.

UMI supposedly has an A/G-body 3-link in the 'skunk-works' but not much info released yet.

I've been hoping someone like Speedtech would do a Torque Arm set-up for the A/G body cars. Seems their set-up w/the right front mount could be made to work & have minimal impact on the floor-pans & clearances.

Looking forward to what you come-up with.

SSLance

12-26-2021 10:52 AM

One of the issues the aftermarket companies are up against in creating 3 link kits for these cars is in most cases the weak OEM 10 bolt has been replaced with something stronger, and most all of those stronger options are different from each other. The kit I'm using is designed as a bolt in for the 10 bolt, hence the custom bracket we are designing for the axle side of the upper link for my QP 9".

ScotI

12-27-2021 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 716812)

One of the issues the aftermarket companies are up against in creating 3 link kits for these cars is in most cases the weak OEM 10 bolt has been replaced with something stronger, and most all of those stronger options are different from each other. The kit I'm using is designed as a bolt in for the 10 bolt, hence the custom bracket we are designing for the axle side of the upper link for my QP 9".

Care to share what 'kit' you're starting with? I have the 10bolt GN 8.5 so that's somewhat appealing.

Also.... I reached out to UMI last week to see if they had any updates & apparently they're just bench-racing @ this point. They indicated no design work has even begun.

SSLance

12-27-2021 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 716815)

Care to share what 'kit' you're starting with? I have the 10bolt GN 8.5 so that's somewhat appealing.

Right now it is still in the testing phase, I'll share more as it develops and becomes available. I think you'll like it though. ;)

ScotI

12-28-2021 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 716816)

Right now it is still in the testing phase, I'll share more as it develops and becomes available. I think you'll like it though. ;)

Fair enough.

Once upon a time on another site we had a discussion going on about different rear set-ups vs. the GM C4L that's under g-bodys from the factory. It also included aftermarket frame suspension options using similar 'Triangulated' 4-bar set-ups & what would possibly work better. Lots of guys felt the GNX style 3-link idea would be great but the limited length & how it anchors seemed great for a drag race set-up but not so much an 'all-around' set-up.

Thanks for continuing to share your journey w/Barney.

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