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dwtaylorpdx · 10-26-2009, 01:56 PM

BTW I'd say no to the De-dion rear, I work on a lot of race cars and the d-dion is a maintenance pain in the keister. Too many stressed load points (Cracking issues) and if something hits the wheel it trashes the frame.

Look at a Spec Ford Racer, its really elegant and simple, uses the same uprights at all 4 corners and they get pounded on the track and hold up nicely. I would not use their parts, because its based on the Ford Escort from EU but the overall design is simple!

Dave

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dwtaylorpdx EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	BTW I'd say no to the De-dion rear, I work on a lot of race cars and the d-dion is a maintenance pain in the keister. Too many stressed load points (Cracking issues) and if something hits the wheel it trashes the frame. Look at a Spec Ford Racer, its really elegant and simple, uses the same uprights at all 4 corners and they get pounded on the track and hold up nicely. I would not use their parts, because its based on the Ford Escort from EU but the overall design is simple! Dave __________________ If it has a motor its worth playing with.......