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Number: 2547
From: "negusm" <negusm@y...>
Date: Tue May 6, 2003  9:58 pm
Subject: Re: Can't keep Brent waiting! CHASSIS TYME !

Body:
The shifter on my car is the standard Ford shifter.

Most of my drive train appears unmolested save for the carb and the
air cleaner. The shifter, boot, console and such appear to have
been with the car forever.

-Mike



--- 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.