Off Panhard bar

[Tom Sharpe]

Gary Derian wrote:

> There is nothing wrong with a high roll center on a live axle.

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> Having an A arm locating the rear axle like the old Alfas works pretty well.
> Having it offset a little actually compensates for the torque reaction of
> the axle.  The first generation Mazda RX-7 had an offset Watts linkage which
> worked pretty well.

If you offset the torque rod proportionally with the axle ratio, the left/right
torqe reaction will cancel and the car will react more neutrally, especially if
a little softly sprung, and you won't need a positraction (put one in anyway).
It is also easier throttle steer turning left and right if it's neutral.

The angles from the side determine anti squat and weight xfer - just look at any
drag car 4-link. W even tried a three link (two low and a high offset pull rod)
with a jacobs ladder panhard..

Good luck  Tom