Hi Clive,

I did not calculate things, its just try and error and some eye-ball engineering.

Keep us posted on your experiance with the MC"s

Paul.

Don't they complement one another? With the balance bar you set-up the 'static' distribution and by using the proportioning valve you set-up the 'dynamic' distribution for a different characteristic at higher pressure / deceleration levels. Thus, better enabling you to approach the 'ideal' at given conditions?!

When searching for a reference picture, I found some clear text about it: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...g_valves.shtml

Thanks Aart-Jan, thats good reading.

Today I started on making the anti rollbar brackets, This anti rollbar started it's live on a pink "killer Kitty" opel.

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106422.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106423.jpg

Paul.

Guys, its not wise to mess with expensive changes in cylinder sizes from just pedal 'feel' alone without running the pads in on the fly for a good bit, it can make a huge improvement to the pedal height and save you chasing your tail, frame type sliding calipers need a lot of running in, personally, a mechanical balance bar is far preferable to hydro valves which also affect pedal feel, i don't like these and avoid them like the plaque, as Clive says, you shouldn't need both.;)

First fitment test of the anti-rollbar, I think it needs a little modifications.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106671.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106672.jpg

Paul.

Looking good again! Sway bars can be thicker then you think, so these may just be 'right' :)
Maybe turn-around that tack welded bracket 180 degrees so you have more free room for the bar to move?

I don't deny that the two could complimenty each other but I doubt whether many on here have the ability to be able to fine tune the braking characteristics to optimise retardation, hence my reference to road car where the load changes would merit constant fiddling and tinkering in a desparate effort to get the best retardation. I'm a strong advocate of the KISS principle and adding in too many variables and adjustments that are beyond the simple running of a vehicle detracts severly from enjoyment.

If you plan on going to the track regularly,then I´m sure you´ll find the right setting for just about any condition.I have 911 carerra 4-pot monoblocks up front and the 911 discs. In the back I have the standard 944 floating calipers and discs (temporarily).The proportioning valve alone should be enough for my intentions,at least for starters.I also have a 944 master cylinder,but may change it for a better more modern master cylinder.

Thanks Wally,

I am thinking of turning it 90 degrees, this way the uniball kan move freely. I moved the a-arm up and down and the sway bar does not hit a thing.

It's gonna be used on road, track and 1/4 mile. if I am not sure about the settings I still have the option to set the valve wide open.

Paul.

Did some sway-bar work today
Welded the new sway-bar brackets to the upper front axle tube, narrowed the tube to the chassis head width and closed the end of the tube, this way I have some strenght in the brackets and still have the original body mounts.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106758.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106757.jpg

Test with 90deg. turned uniball.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106762.jpg

The 90deg. turned uniball works great, so I made a new bracket (needs some more welding).
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106763.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106764.jpg

Put the grommet in and did a new test. The movement I can make without hitting anything is much bigger as the movement the shockabsorber can make.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106755.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106756.jpg

Paul.

Bought myself a nice donor body, this '58 Will speed things up 8)
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/105514.jpg

Paul.

Right side of the sway bar is now ready too.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106933.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106934.jpg

To make sure all the fittings of the fuel line are ok, I checked them with some air pressure.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106932.jpg

On original oval has special floormat fasteners, so I welded these back on the floor.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106935.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106936.jpg

Paul.

Picked up the '58 donor for the oval today.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106986.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106987.jpg

Looking good.
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106988.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106989.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106990.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106991.jpg

And a bus full of rust free '58 goodies
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/106993.jpg

It's almost a shame to cut this to pieces, but it will happen. :twisted:

Paul.