In reply to fanfoy:
AwwShucks, aint that sweet!
In reply to Keith Tanner:
I don't think I'm seeing an extra link, just an upper and lower control arm, although the upper sort of looks like it has an extra link.
I don't think I'm seeing an extra link
In reply to Keith Tanner:
If you look at this picture, you'll see that both the upper and lower control arm are connected to the coilover. which is probably how they acheive resonable spring rates. That's a guess, but those front springs don't look ridiculously hard. That arrangment is very form driven, but it seems legit.
Sometimes, the stance kids make an unsuspecting car look.... good.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: In reply to fanfoy: AwwShucks, aint that sweet! In reply to Keith Tanner: I don't think I'm seeing an extra link, just an upper and lower control arm, although the upper sort of looks like it has an extra link.
That looks like it gives a great motion ratio...
bgkast wrote:Adrian_Thompson wrote: In reply to fanfoy: AwwShucks, aint that sweet! In reply to Keith Tanner: I don't think I'm seeing an extra link, just an upper and lower control arm, although the upper sort of looks like it has an extra link.Suspension is sooooo important for being pushed on and off the show stand.Despite the many and obvious faults. It still looks kick ass and the theme could be used to build a really cool hot rod for the real world. That looks like it gives a great motion ratio...
fanfoy wrote: In reply to Keith Tanner: If you look at this picture, you'll see that both the upper and lower control arm are connected to the coilover. which is probably how they acheive resonable spring rates. That's a guess, but those front springs don't look ridiculously hard. That arrangment is very form driven, but it seems legit.
That's what I could see, it was only partially visible in the other shots due to a piece of bodywork. I was hoping they'd done something like that - although I didn't quite expect THAT linkage. Someone got pretty creative.
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Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
bigdaddylee82 wrote:Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Appleseed wrote:
That was my first PG-13 movie I ever saw in the theater. I think I was 7 or 8 and my friend's mom dropped us off after buying the tickets for us. It was awesome!
I saw one of these yesterday. CRX Si.
It was factory stock. Stock wheels, stock ride, all season tires, full interior. Completely unmolested. I was reasonably certain that none of those existed in the wild. Looked to be a DD for a older guy.
Sorry, no pictures, I was driving in traffic.
Funny you should mention that, I spotted this Si in the parking lot at work. After I drove it there 
Mine does have a rear sway bar though. Sharp eyes will notice this is the same spot as the Cadillac pic from earlier - thus the oil stain...
Keith Tanner wrote: Funny you should mention that, I spotted this Si in the parking lot at work. After I drove it there
have you found the rear sway bar a help with the handling ? and which one did you get ?
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Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Stay in control.
Keith Tanner wrote:fanfoy wrote: In reply to Keith Tanner: If you look at this picture, you'll see that both the upper and lower control arm are connected to the coilover. which is probably how they acheive resonable spring rates. That's a guess, but those front springs don't look ridiculously hard. That arrangment is very form driven, but it seems legit.That's what I could see, it was only partially visible in the other shots due to a piece of bodywork. I was hoping they'd done something like that - although I didn't quite expect THAT linkage. Someone got pretty creative.
Here's some linkage for ya, it's called a Boyesen link. See if you can discern its design intent. 
Keith Tanner wrote: Funny you should mention that, I spotted this Si in the parking lot at work. After I drove it there
Based on where the oil puddle is in relation to the CRX, I'd guess that the Caddy is leaking from the rear seal.
T.J. wrote:Keith Tanner wrote: Funny you should mention that, I spotted this Si in the parking lot at work. After I drove it thereBased on where the oil puddle is in relation to the CRX, I'd guess that the Caddy is leaking from the rear seal.
Yup, I put a new two-piece seal in it a while back and obviously screwed something up. I'll have to try again someday. Original was a rope, not sure I have the nerve for that.
Sway bar has livened the car up. It's a Suspension Techniques.
Curmudgeon wrote:Keith Tanner wrote:Here's some linkage for ya, it's called a Boyesen link. See if you can discern its design intent.fanfoy wrote: In reply to Keith Tanner: If you look at this picture, you'll see that both the upper and lower control arm are connected to the coilover. which is probably how they acheive resonable spring rates. That's a guess, but those front springs don't look ridiculously hard. That arrangment is very form driven, but it seems legit.That's what I could see, it was only partially visible in the other shots due to a piece of bodywork. I was hoping they'd done something like that - although I didn't quite expect THAT linkage. Someone got pretty creative.
Looks as if it uncouples suspension movement from chain length changes.
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