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Number: 2545
From: "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
Date: Tue May 6, 2003  8:57 pm
Subject: Re: Can't keep Brent waiting! CHASSIS TYME !

Body:

Got the link to work!! Ya Hoo! Yup, I guess they went with that
part of it. I know the linings were NOT changed! I should make the
correctionbefore it goes into the LINKS !


--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
wrote:
> Link will not work, Mike
>
>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, n20capri <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > My car DID have (still has) the proportioning valve...
> >
> > You can see the proportioning valve in the bottom right of this
> > picture...the clutch cable is tie wrapped to it!
> >
>
http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~st947g38/myfriends/MikeNewWeb/images/Mot
> > orFront.jpg
> >
> > You can also see it in this picture...
> >
>
http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~st947g38/myfriends/MikeNewWeb/images/Car
> > ShowPicsAtco/Engine2.jpg
> >
> >
> >

--- 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.