Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles?
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Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles?
Hey guys, I was just wondering why everybody is so hung up on doing soild rear axles...
I personally dont see the benefits other than a weight advantage which isnt really that major now that the rules state that you cant cut the rear subframe out anyways...
wouldnt a good lightened INDEPENDENT rear suspension fill these needs just as well?
Or is there something else that I am missing?
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I personally dont see the benefits other than a weight advantage which isnt really that major now that the rules state that you cant cut the rear subframe out anyways...
wouldnt a good lightened INDEPENDENT rear suspension fill these needs just as well?
Or is there something else that I am missing?
thx
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Re: Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles? (2.2Lcivic)
who makes an independant?
and is price the only real advantage? or is there anything else that makes the solid superior to independent?
and is price the only real advantage? or is there anything else that makes the solid superior to independent?
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Re: Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles? (trboCIVICWRX)
here is a link to ron lumas racing, they make independant syle rear suspension
http://www.ronlummusracing.com/
http://www.ronlummusracing.com/
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Re: Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles? (trboCIVICWRX)
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Re: Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles? (jerseykid609)
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why did you end up going with the solid thats illeagal unless im missing somthing </TD></TR></TABLE>
from what i was told, solid axle is now legal for hot rod.
my solid axle will be similar to the mb how it mounts to the chassis, but the shape of the axle will be silimar to that of ericksracing, and it has spindle mount weld wheels on it. we havent started the fabrication on it yet, but ill be sure to post pics as soon as its done.(who knows how long that will take)
why did you end up going with the solid thats illeagal unless im missing somthing </TD></TR></TABLE>
from what i was told, solid axle is now legal for hot rod.
my solid axle will be similar to the mb how it mounts to the chassis, but the shape of the axle will be silimar to that of ericksracing, and it has spindle mount weld wheels on it. we havent started the fabrication on it yet, but ill be sure to post pics as soon as its done.(who knows how long that will take)
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Re: Can someone explain the obsession with solid rear axles? (2.2Lcivic)
yeah, I just looked it up again, and it would appear that solid rear axles are allowed, as long as the struts mount to the stock shock tower location... and the floor can be cut too...
Maybe I am just reading it differently than I did last time, but I could've sworn that you couldnt cut the rear floor.... Oh well, more power to the people who already have solid rears...
______________
Body:
Any FWD, 4-cylinder automobile, import or domestic, permitted.
6-cylinder FWD must be of import manufacture or domesticlabeled,
joint-manufactured platform. (Examples are Chrysler
Conquest, Dodge Colt, Dodge Stealth, Eagle Talon, Ford Probe,
Plymouth Laser.)
Mild customizing, body kits, and chopped roofs permitted, but must
retain full-bodied appearance, with minimum 2 functional doors.
Doors must open and close from inside and outside. OEM glass
may be replaced with Lexan or other shatterproof material,
minimum thickness 1/8-inch.
OEM shell (roof panel, A-pillars, rocker panels, rocker boxes,
quarterpanels, firewall floorpan, A-pillars, and full unibody structure
from firewall to front of strut tower) must be retained, with original
rear wheelwell opening. Other body parts may be replaced with
lightweight replacement panels. One-piece, lift-off front ends
permitted. Front spoiler/lip permitted, maximum 1 inch.
Firewall:
OEM firewall mandatory. See General Regulations 6:1, 7:4.
Floor:
Horizontal portion(s) of floorpan may be removed from behind
B-post or roll-cage main-hoop-attachment points (whichever is
farther rearward) to rear of car. Entire shock/strut tower structure
must be retained. Portion of floor removed must be replaced with
aluminum or steel, completely sealed. Complete, unaltered OEM
floorpan from B-post or roll-cage main-hoop-attachment
points (whichever is farther rearward) to front of car
mandatory. Complete, unaltered OEM firewall mandatory.
Excessive lightening of unibody structure, i.e., drilling of holes, etc.,
prohibited.
Suspension, Rear:
Factory independent suspension may be replaced with straightaxle
suspension, but must retain original upper mounting points.
Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are
permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of
1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock
absorber per wheel. Strut must attach to original OEM upper
mount.
Maybe I am just reading it differently than I did last time, but I could've sworn that you couldnt cut the rear floor.... Oh well, more power to the people who already have solid rears...
______________
Body:
Any FWD, 4-cylinder automobile, import or domestic, permitted.
6-cylinder FWD must be of import manufacture or domesticlabeled,
joint-manufactured platform. (Examples are Chrysler
Conquest, Dodge Colt, Dodge Stealth, Eagle Talon, Ford Probe,
Plymouth Laser.)
Mild customizing, body kits, and chopped roofs permitted, but must
retain full-bodied appearance, with minimum 2 functional doors.
Doors must open and close from inside and outside. OEM glass
may be replaced with Lexan or other shatterproof material,
minimum thickness 1/8-inch.
OEM shell (roof panel, A-pillars, rocker panels, rocker boxes,
quarterpanels, firewall floorpan, A-pillars, and full unibody structure
from firewall to front of strut tower) must be retained, with original
rear wheelwell opening. Other body parts may be replaced with
lightweight replacement panels. One-piece, lift-off front ends
permitted. Front spoiler/lip permitted, maximum 1 inch.
Firewall:
OEM firewall mandatory. See General Regulations 6:1, 7:4.
Floor:
Horizontal portion(s) of floorpan may be removed from behind
B-post or roll-cage main-hoop-attachment points (whichever is
farther rearward) to rear of car. Entire shock/strut tower structure
must be retained. Portion of floor removed must be replaced with
aluminum or steel, completely sealed. Complete, unaltered OEM
floorpan from B-post or roll-cage main-hoop-attachment
points (whichever is farther rearward) to front of car
mandatory. Complete, unaltered OEM firewall mandatory.
Excessive lightening of unibody structure, i.e., drilling of holes, etc.,
prohibited.
Suspension, Rear:
Factory independent suspension may be replaced with straightaxle
suspension, but must retain original upper mounting points.
Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are
permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of
1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock
absorber per wheel. Strut must attach to original OEM upper
mount.
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