'56 rag with a twist

[aartjan]

Originally Posted by evilC

Why do you have both? You ought to only need one particularly for a road car? The balance bar set up will give a huge variation in bias on its own.

Clive

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

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by aartjan

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.

[evilC]

Originally Posted by aartjan

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

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.

[70Turbobug]

Originally Posted by fahrvergnugen

Thanx, I have a bias balancebar that can be adjusted with this cable and I have a 7 stage reduce valve on the back brakes. The correct setting must be there somewhere

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.

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by 70Turbobug

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.

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.

[fahrvergnugen]

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.



Test with 90deg. turned uniball.


The 90deg. turned uniball works great, so I made a new bracket (needs some more welding).



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.



Paul.

[Stevo_L]

Hey,

How is it going?
any news?

Stevo

[fahrvergnugen]

Originally Posted by Stevo_L

Hey,

How is it going?
any news?

Stevo

Hi Steve,

I am very buisy wright now drilling all the spotweld of the donor car, no pictures yet. Als had a very cool weekend at EBI #4.

Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

The EBI Chimay weekend was superb, but now it is oval time again.
Al the old repairs are cut out of the donor front and today I started cleaning the underside of it.

This is a very good piece of German metal.



Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

Finally did something visible again.

Complete parafan removed.


Took a wile to find the currage, but it had to be done.


Both doorpillars removed :shock: :shock:



Paul.

[fahrvergnugen]

a few holes.
Looked at an original , never welded body and then circled all the original holes. The rest has to be welded.


How it should be.


After storage for many years, this all original (only the exhaust cutouts are not original), rust free and never welded oval is my workshop neighbor. now i can check it if I need to know how things should be. (i am not aloud to touch it ;D)


Paul.

[dub_crazee]

nice

[fahrvergnugen]

Getting close 8)



Paul.

[NO_H2O]

My hat is off to you. Lots of metal work going into this one.

[MX67]

Really nice (and quick too)