--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...> wrote: > 1985/1986 ascMcLaren COUPE Chassis Mods > As on the prior EXTERIOR, all Mods are ascMcLaren done, except where > noted, if any.... > > CHASSIS:- > > * Employ MCLAREN Specific Damper Units & Springs to achieve better > cornering & a softer ride than the TRX System from Ford. > * Modify Caster/Camber of vehicle, both front & rear to maximize > performance of upgraded tire & wheel combination. Re-Calibtrate > Wheel Alignment Settings. > * Increase Suspension Bushing Durometer. > * Revise Power Steering to give more feedback & sensitivity by > employing Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Tie Rod Tips. > * Install Carrera 50/50 Hi-Po shocks & lower suspension 1.5 inches > together with Higher Rate Springs for a lower center of gravity. > * Tires: B.F. Goodrich Comp T/A High Performance Low Profile to > maximize the handling & ride quality and add visual impact. > P225/50x15 VR-Series. > Now.... > Here comes the "grey" area.... > Scheduled to be done, but killed off in the 11th hour (a few such > cars will built....) was the next Mod. This was killed off as it > violated the SAE guidelines and wouild have required crash testing > which they were not prepaired to do:- > > * Revise Brake System by changing linings to Sintered Metallic > materials and installing a Ford Motorsport Brake Proportioning Valve. > > * On 5-Speed cars change shift linkage to HURST to shorten throw & > give a tighter feel. > (I have no proof of this ever being done. You guys might know better > than I, on THIS one!!). I do not believe it was done. > > * Wheels:- > Imported from Capignolio from Italy 15" x 7" Cast Aluminum with > rolled rim in BBS-Style (STYLE!!) waffle-Grid design, enamel- baked > on color with clearcoat glaze on Popsicle Orange and Oxford White > examples. Imported into the USA by the MSW Wheel Corp. Also > offered in Anthracite and Oxfore White. > > -0- > Sunday for the Engine, May 11th. I am like really busy 'til then.