Re: [T3] Technical Data {was Converting Single MC to Dual MC)

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

on 16/12/2002 3:06 AM, John Jaranson at jaransonT3@comcast.net wrote:

> hhhhhmmmmm....in my calculations regarding the effects of lowering on the
> caster angle, I had assumed that the design orientation of the vehicle was
> horizontal.  This indicates that VW may have had a slight nose down
> orientation......
> 
> OMG!  IT WAS LOWERED FROM THE FACTORY!!!! <G>
> 
> Only kidding.  But I should go back and see what effect this has on the
> numbers I calculated since one of my initial assumptions was wrong.  Dave,
> does the report give the lengthwise position of these measurements so that I
> can calculate the angle?
> 
> Will keep everyone posted.

That could have been done with a full tank, I have noticed that the front
end goes down on my car by about an inch or so when the tank is full.

Ben Doughney

'75 1200L
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL

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