I thought you guys might find this write-up interesting.

It shows how I modified my Place Racing cross-member for ground clearance and also strength (it also applys to the cross-member built by some others).

http://www.performanceforum.co....html

And here is a teaser photo of it installed;



Wes V

 

Always look forward to your write-ups.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've never felt the need to have a cross-member that uses heim joints. </TD></TR></TABLE> Why is that?

 

 

Dr;

It's not really that I have anything major league against heim joints, but their usage brings up a bunch of issues for me. In other words, I tend to get rather **** about the engineering (I'm a structural engineer). I could point out design flaws on almost all the "traction bars" out there, but it's just nit-picking at the extreme.

I could see building a cross-member using them, but on a street car don't see the need.

Wes.

 

very nice writeup. i like that clearance

 

wes u make me want to keep my ef

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wes V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I could point out design flaws on almost all the "traction bars" out there</TD></TR></TABLE>

Please elaborate, I'm curious since the radius rods on the EF's are so critical.

 

dude, you are the ish

 

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by racin_jayson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Please elaborate, I'm curious since the radius rods on the EF's are so critical.</TD></TR></TABLE>

In most cases, it's just nit-picking and I'd prefer to not rag on anybodies product.

There are other stings on this site where traction bar design is discussed.

Wes

 

check out the best crossmember/ traction bar thread. it discusses faults in most designs. heim joints included.

 

this is the traction bar thread
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1156671

* exclaimer: there is a lot of bickering in this thread along with some good information

 

thanks guys, I read it the other night (took forever.) just thought it would be neat to hear some opinions from an engineering standpoint, no solid conclusions were ever drawn from that thread. Anyways....

Great article Wes!

 

The thing is that suspension design is a highly opinionated thing that leads to arguements.

I'd rather talk about religion.

Wes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wes V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The thing is that suspension design is a highly opinionated thing that leads to arguements.

I'd rather talk about religion.

Wes</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha

 

this is true

 

WesRacing & Fabrication coming soon?
You should sell these things man.

 

Hey can you fix the link?

it doesnt load?

 

He should sell these and his rubber b-series mounts

-Chris

 

that looks really good wes

you did a good job

 

<FONT COLOR="red">Nice I'd buy one.</FONT>

 

Man Wes your stuff always looks like crap and your write-ups suck.

As always Wes good stuff.

 

wowo i jsut looked at your home page and check out some of your **** and i give your work