Racecar Project - Rear Cockpit Adjustable Bar
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This year I've made some significant steps forward in improving the handling of the car. Most recently I sent my dampers back to be rebuilt and to change the internal valving slightly. Although they are 3 way adjustable, I needed to change the range in which they were operating. In addition, it was found that the plunger wore through the anodizing on one of the rear dampers. I belive this was caused due to binding in the suspension because of the rear lower mount being rubber based rather than a monoball. The new housings have a monoball so I ordered two of them. Over the winter I installed a front cockpit blade adjustable anti-roll bar and it has been invaluable in tuning the chassis as well as compensating for fuel loads. I just finished the design and manufacture of a rear bar for my car. I'm exteremly happy with the product and will be installing it shortly. I used the same controller as I did for the front and will install it in the same location on the tunnel (more pictures to follow). The only downside is that the hardware is american hardware. I am reusing my Tarrett drop links. If anyone is interested in my TRG rear sway bar, it is for sale. I would consider making more if others were interested.
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Didn't I say I was done with mods to my car? And now you wave a red cape in front of me?
As I recall the front adjustable bar was purchased and not fabricated. Are you considering fabrication of both front and rear adjustable bars?
As I recall the front adjustable bar was purchased and not fabricated. Are you considering fabrication of both front and rear adjustable bars?
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I've made some significant steps forward in improving the handling of the car.
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JK! I'm still impressed with your front cockpit adjustable RSR sway bar
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Tom, The front bar I have is a factory GT2 blade adjustable bar, but I used a different controller as I didn't like the Porsche Motorsport one.
James, Yes, one could be made for a turbo, however, the width of the bar at the end links would likely need to be altered, I'd have to take measurements and alter my design in a few areas.
Chase, I have the 22mm TRG bar and I'd like to get $200 for it.
Ilko, everything is relative. The difference in handling is very noticable with a large increase in rear grip.
James, Yes, one could be made for a turbo, however, the width of the bar at the end links would likely need to be altered, I'd have to take measurements and alter my design in a few areas.
Chase, I have the 22mm TRG bar and I'd like to get $200 for it.
Ilko, everything is relative. The difference in handling is very noticable with a large increase in rear grip.
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geoffery - you need to do your garage floor in Linolium tile from Lowes like i did (i had the same look as you and probably the same indoors as well with the paint peeling up) a checker board pattern makes it look 1000% better but oil does show on the white flake. i will go all black in my next house.
$400 and your good in an afternoon (no kidding for 500 sq ft), snap 2 lines at the start (corner)
very nice on the rear sways
i'll all back to andial stock or i would be tempted (w/ B.L., mine, and your mods to the engine, only)
$400 and your good in an afternoon (no kidding for 500 sq ft), snap 2 lines at the start (corner)
very nice on the rear sways
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i'll all back to andial stock or i would be tempted (w/ B.L., mine, and your mods to the engine, only)
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tempted..... need to clear the garage though and that's emotionally very hard.
i'd prob start a similar project to what you have built (although i am less in the fray day to day) and go dedicated track.....
trying to decide my next direction for cars.. overland or racing or stay where i'm at.....which is neather 100%
Alcan, onelap, targa NfL, or the la Carrera with 3 achievable from current stock and the onelap done but not repeated (also a goal is to multi on them since i love the LD thing)
i'd prob start a similar project to what you have built (although i am less in the fray day to day) and go dedicated track.....
trying to decide my next direction for cars.. overland or racing or stay where i'm at.....which is neather 100%
Alcan, onelap, targa NfL, or the la Carrera with 3 achievable from current stock and the onelap done but not repeated (also a goal is to multi on them since i love the LD thing)
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tempted..... need to clear the garage though and that's emotionally very hard.
i'd prob start a similar project to what you have built (although i am less in the fray day to day) and go dedicated track.....
trying to decide my next direction for cars.. overland or racing or stay where i'm at.....which is neather 100%
Alcan, onelap, targa NfL, or the la Carrera with 3 achievable from current stock and the onelap done but not repeated (also a goal is to multi on them since i love the LD thing)
i'd prob start a similar project to what you have built (although i am less in the fray day to day) and go dedicated track.....
trying to decide my next direction for cars.. overland or racing or stay where i'm at.....which is neather 100%
Alcan, onelap, targa NfL, or the la Carrera with 3 achievable from current stock and the onelap done but not repeated (also a goal is to multi on them since i love the LD thing)
Jump or croak. :-)
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yeah - looking at the La Carrea actually as my next hurdle (the Alcan is not until 2012, 4 year cycle for the winter event which i am game for), i'm not ready as a driver for the Targa NfL.
i'm young though and will get them all
sooner or later.
i'm young though and will get them all
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Sorry it has been awhile on this project, but here are the final pictures installed. I'm hoping to test this in two weeks at WGI provided I can get everything back together in time.
![](http://www.racetek-engineering.com/images/RearBarAdjuster.jpg)
![](http://www.racetek-engineering.com/images/RearBarAdjusterHandle.jpg)
![](http://www.racetek-engineering.com/images/RearBarAdjuster.jpg)
![](http://www.racetek-engineering.com/images/RearBarAdjusterHandle.jpg)
![](http://www.racetek-engineering.com/images/RearBarInstalled.jpg)