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Old 02-26-2004, 12:34 AM
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Default roll centers, rear uprights

I am developing "quickly" rear uprights for my new Cobra chassis.
The current plan results in a rear roll center 2 3/8" above ground and front 2 3/8" as well.

To lower the rear roll center I could just make the upright shorter, resulting in more parallel wishbones and a lower rear roll center - if I am not mistaken, and if that is what I need.

The more heavy end of the car (Cobra weight distribution 50/50) calls for a higher roll center.
So equally high roll centers seem to be the answer.

Although, to reduce jacking of the rear of the car and get a better camber curve I shall position the rear roll center lower.
That would also be what a suspension engineer in town suggested.

Any comments?

I am sorry if suspension questions have been discussed before, but my 33k dial up connection does not really allow to "search" clubcobra effectively.

Dom, Cape Town
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