Re: AMC Handling

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: farna@xxxxxxx
" 
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" You'll also need to tighten up the rear springs. Either add a leaf or
" use one of the short "half leaf" bolt on stiffeners. Also add a panhard
" rod or Watt's link to control sideways movement -- yes, even with leaf
" springs. A nice four link would be even better. A 1/2"-3/4" sway bar
" would be a good idea also. You don't want the rear as stiff as the front
" though, it will handle funny then! 

the rule of thumb for camaros, with a generally similar geometry to
'70s amcs, is fronts 50% stiffer than rears.

" One more thing -- get wheel weight down! Weld Draglite wheels or similar,
" and lighter calipers. I've been exploring the lighter caliper bit. There
" are aluminum replacements for the 82-83 style Concord/Spirit GM calipers,
" but they state "for off road use only". They are ISCA certified for
" racing though. Speedway carries them (www.speedwaymotors.com). I wonder
" why not for street use when they are cetified for road racing and circle
" track? That's got to be harder use! 

that just means they're not dot [or whatever] certified for road use.
racing use is harder, but they get more maintenance.  snow/salt
corrosion isn't a problem for instance.
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