Garner Douglas
Discussion
Been looking at cars with the LS engine ,there seems to be a big increase in price with the jag running gear to the bespoke chassis and running gear ..
I like the GD350 ,something a bit different .
Are all the Garner Douglas chassis basicly the same ?Im just talking about the Cobra style cars .
I like the GD350 ,something a bit different .
Are all the Garner Douglas chassis basicly the same ?Im just talking about the Cobra style cars .
SILICONEKID343HP said:
How good is the Jag back end next to modern fully independent suspension and diffs
The 2 options (Jag or Euro) are both fully IRS. Jag based is on the Old XJ6 inboard disk rear end (open diff or LSD), Euro chassis is bespoke hubs, outboard disks, BTR Hydratrak diff (iirc) - the Euro has the edge on adjustability plus if you want a "new" registration then that is the only way you can go (Jag based will end up with an age related plate).Regards
Jim
PS -are they good? oh yes ;-)
does the jag system use the drive shaft as the upper wishbone?
if so any play that develops in the universal joints will also be felt as play in the rear suspension with a corresponding vagueness in the handeling.
i have seen extra wishbone mounts wellded onto the top of the jag uprights to take the load directly to the chassis and free up the drive shaft. this then allows a lighter cv joint and axle to be used, making the suspension lighter for better handeling and reducing rotating weight as well which gives an apparent HP boost.
if so any play that develops in the universal joints will also be felt as play in the rear suspension with a corresponding vagueness in the handeling.
i have seen extra wishbone mounts wellded onto the top of the jag uprights to take the load directly to the chassis and free up the drive shaft. this then allows a lighter cv joint and axle to be used, making the suspension lighter for better handeling and reducing rotating weight as well which gives an apparent HP boost.
i have seen extra wishbone mounts wellded onto the top of the jag uprights to take the load directly to the chassis and free up the drive shaft. this then allows a lighter cv joint and axle to be used, making the suspension lighter for better handeling and reducing rotating weight as well which gives an apparent HP boost.
May as well go for euro setup instead of making the jag euro similar
May as well go for euro setup instead of making the jag euro similar
ezakimak said:
does the jag system use the drive shaft as the upper wishbone?
if so any play that develops in the universal joints will also be felt as play in the rear suspension with a corresponding vagueness in the handeling.
i have seen extra wishbone mounts wellded onto the top of the jag uprights to take the load directly to the chassis and free up the drive shaft. this then allows a lighter cv joint and axle to be used, making the suspension lighter for better handeling and reducing rotating weight as well which gives an apparent HP boost.
Yep, you could do all of that....or just change the sloppy UJ's, they're pretty cheap and dead easy to change ;-)if so any play that develops in the universal joints will also be felt as play in the rear suspension with a corresponding vagueness in the handeling.
i have seen extra wishbone mounts wellded onto the top of the jag uprights to take the load directly to the chassis and free up the drive shaft. this then allows a lighter cv joint and axle to be used, making the suspension lighter for better handeling and reducing rotating weight as well which gives an apparent HP boost.
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