12-25-2004, 11:02 PM | #1 |
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Anti-squat, where to begin? Pinion Angle too.
Since I will be installing my Tri-Link soon, I was running through some numbers on the suspension. First I will give you a run down of the suspension:
350# Front Coilovers 225# Rear Coilovers Stock Cobra Front Swaybar MM Panhard Bar Pro3i Race LCA's (Poly body mount, Solid Axle Mount) Deleted the rear swaybar With the Tri-Link I have the option of setting the anti-squat between 90% and 105%. I understand that if its to high I will experience wheel hop under hard braking. But from what I have read, the higher settings will "hit" the tires harder without affecting weight transfer. This seems counterproductive for a radial tired car. Where should I begin, high or low? Also the pinion angle, I know the stock Ford is around 3* to 4* negative. Since now my axle will be solidly suspended, should I move to something a little less like 1* to 1.5* negative? This is what the Ford service manual says the transmission/crankshaft centerline angle is set to from the factory. Thanks
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12-25-2004, 11:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anti-squat, where to begin? Pinion Angle too.
I cant answer none of your question there, but I have an angle locator if you need to borrow it.
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Re: Anti-squat, where to begin? Pinion Angle too.
I think the best thing to do, is to call the manufacturer of your stuff and see what they recommend
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Re: Anti-squat, where to begin? Pinion Angle too.
Sendero. Your pinion angle will depend on what you want to do with the car. Mine's changed alot with the LCA's I used, but it's now got a little vibration at speed under part throttle... But it jumps out like never before when I hit it. I need ARUCA's to correct this.
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This is what I would suggest. You could "test it" or play around with it yourself but there really isn't much area around here were you can effectively try out your adjustments so that advice is jumping the gun by a long shot. First contact the manufacturer and tell them what you have....they should be able to offer a suggestion for at least a starting point and from there when you have the opportunity to put it through it's paces you can make adjustments from there. This should also give you a safe starting point where you can drive the car and get a feel for your new system....you need some seat time in order to get a feel for what it is doing and be able to further adjust it later. You will also want to consider your front suspension and the alignment settings you have there....both front and rear suspension need to work together so you don't want to have a setting up front that is going to negatively effect the rear....the manufacturer should also be able to recommend some alignment settings for you. If they cannot then let me know and I'll dig up some specs for you
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Re: Anti-squat, where to begin? Pinion Angle too.
Nathan,
Try posting this question on Cornercravers I would think those guys would have the best suggestions on where to start. Personaly I like to start things in the middle of their range, then as Paul said get some seat time. Then I usually will make a drastic move in either direction to feel what it does or does do. Do this in both directions of available movement. Then make smaller moves in the direction which felt better. As far as pinnion angle goes, I would do the same. Try starting out around 3 degrees and see how it feels. Make the Pan hard rod and 3 link adjustments until they feel good. Then make a pinnion adjustment drastically say from 3 to 1 and see what it feels like. The secret to an adjustable suspension is to try it out. |
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