Fred Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 on the 2001 sl there is a upper and lower position on the watts link is there a difference in the year of car as to whether you have it in the top or the lower position i was going to try the lower but told not to i have done a search and most say the lowerconfused.gif is this the same on the new model what is your opinion please fredid=blue> smile.gif Edited by - FRED on 3 Mar 2002 18:16:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyedwardc Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Do you mean the watts linkage or do you really mean the radius arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 hello gary it only has a watts link i think this replaces the radius arm on older models fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 With radius arms, the upper postition causes more (but gentle) roll induced oversteer. The lower position make the car slighly more "knife edge" With the Watts link, neither postion has any affect over the other on steering. Check the axle can more through its full axis of movement. On 1993 chassis the lower position caused the trailing end of the radius arm to clout the chassis. This was addressed in the '94 spec chassis which has the rear arch opening tube set further back. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 arnie do you mean there is no benefit in putting it in the lower position will i leave it alone fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence_Z Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Interesting question Fred, I presume your asking if the lower front location point can be used with the Watts link...... Has anyone tried this? I know that since my 98R chassis the A frame and A frame front location points have been changed about, I have the reversible A frame that locates below the main frame, but some racers had bolt on locaters that bolted on at the A/bar mounts and the non reversible A frame. This may have a baring on the possible Watts front location. Where is your A frame front mounting located? Lawrence Edited by - lawrence_z on 3 Mar 2002 22:38:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 hy lawrence mine is level with the main frame next to the anti-role bar blocks mountings my roll bar is under slung { yes to the first part has anyone tried this } Edited by - FRED on 3 Mar 2002 22:13:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence_Z Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 mine is level with the main frame next to the anti-role bar blocks mountings Aha! that where the racers had them relocated to... You must have the very latest chassis then..... So has anyone tried the bottom front mountings with the watts link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Fred, The Wats link is a variable length link, therefore roll will not infulence the axles poition side to side and hence not cause rear axle steer. Put it where the assembly guide says. If they say their is a "race" position ask them to qualify what the effect is. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 thanks arnie and lawrence will let you know how i get on PHONED CATERHAM THEY SAY IT WONT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE THIS CONFIRMS WHAT YOU SAID ARNIE THANKS WILL HAVE TO GO AND FIND ANOTHER BIT TO PLAY WITH thumbsup.gif Edited by - FRED on 4 Mar 2002 09:57:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now