adjustable panhard bar????
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adjustable panhard bar???? ok guys i havea BMR adjustable panhard bar, and cant figure how close the outside ends should be, if you have a pic of one in a car that would be good, but i did tightne mine and it threw the toe alignment and thrust angle off in the rear so im stumped, PLEASE HELP! 
pics please! 
pics please! 
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connection points double ... one on each end and 2 side by side in the middle.
As far as ease of centering ... you should only have to do it once.
Would you even consider connecting 2 LCAs with a piece of all thread and using it in a loaded environment?
If you needed a shorter (or longer) pushrod in the motor, would you grind them down or lengthen them?
Same difference and probably less loading on the push rod ... around 250lbs of constant spring pressure vs 15000lbs (1/2 the car's weight at just under 1G) of loading, alternating between compression and stretch.
As far as ease of centering ... you should only have to do it once.
Would you even consider connecting 2 LCAs with a piece of all thread and using it in a loaded environment?
If you needed a shorter (or longer) pushrod in the motor, would you grind them down or lengthen them?
Same difference and probably less loading on the push rod ... around 250lbs of constant spring pressure vs 15000lbs (1/2 the car's weight at just under 1G) of loading, alternating between compression and stretch.
Originally Posted by 2w0s060
So which PHB would you recommend? I understand somewhat what you are saying, but do you suggest to use?
This is an interesting conversation ...
http://mtfba.org/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=671&
draw your own conclusions ....
http://mtfba.org/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=671&
draw your own conclusions ....
Originally Posted by MarineSS
I have that same panhard for ease of centering the rear. Previous to this
I had the Hotchkis adjustable and at that time, I knew of no other way to
center the rear. Why is it scary
I had the Hotchkis adjustable and at that time, I knew of no other way to
center the rear. Why is it scary
The bar may well be "strong" enough to handle the loads placed on it, but IMO that just means that weight could have been saved with a more elegant design.
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
This is an interesting conversation ...
http://mtfba.org/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=671&
draw your own conclusions ....
http://mtfba.org/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=671&
draw your own conclusions ....
So what if you went with a design like Spohn where the adjustment in the bar is towards one end and not at the middle, but still having tubular ends with poly bushings? Is there a difference in this design? Just a thought...
http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1297
I'm all for innovative ideas and trying new things.
But sometimes, simple is the best.
I've found what I like and it works very well for me. I'm tired of investing my hard earned money on an experiment.
But sometimes, simple is the best.
I've found what I like and it works very well for me. I'm tired of investing my hard earned money on an experiment.
Originally Posted by mitchntx
Those bars scare the **** out of me ...
I'm with Mitch, and I was thinking the same thing when I saw that picture. Please tell me that BMR POS is not under a $100,000 Berger car.
