Off Panhard bar

[Greg Hermann]

>Gary Derian wrote:
>
>> There is nothing wrong with a high roll center on a live axle.
>
>10-4<snip>
>
>> 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.

Right on, Tom--That Alfa would light both rear tires to halfway through
second gear, with no posi. Battery in right of trunk (from factory) did not
hurt either! No difference in throttle steer to left or right, either. They
did do their homework!

Greg
>
>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