Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
: > I'm really interested in improving high speed stability more than : > anything else. But after looking at the various pics of lowered : > Wranglers, and considering the ground clearance issues and potential : > steering geometry problems, it appears this idea just isn't worth the : > potential grief. : > : > Thanks for the input. : > -N You are without a doubt, the FIRST person I have EVER seen come on to usenet, with what is essentially a bad idea, ask for advice, and then LISTEN to it once it is given. My hat is off to you. : Mike wrote: Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and : aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. : Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... : Even my Libby does that, I hit 85 the other day, I SWEAR it started floating off the ground. Ilke the wheels were barely touching. I was looking for a button to retract the landing gear so I could take off and set a flight plan. It's really too bad, because I am not patient with "slow". KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
: > I'm really interested in improving high speed stability more than : > anything else. But after looking at the various pics of lowered : > Wranglers, and considering the ground clearance issues and potential : > steering geometry problems, it appears this idea just isn't worth the : > potential grief. : > : > Thanks for the input. : > -N You are without a doubt, the FIRST person I have EVER seen come on to usenet, with what is essentially a bad idea, ask for advice, and then LISTEN to it once it is given. My hat is off to you. : Mike wrote: Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and : aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. : Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... : Even my Libby does that, I hit 85 the other day, I SWEAR it started floating off the ground. Ilke the wheels were barely touching. I was looking for a button to retract the landing gear so I could take off and set a flight plan. It's really too bad, because I am not patient with "slow". KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
: > I'm really interested in improving high speed stability more than : > anything else. But after looking at the various pics of lowered : > Wranglers, and considering the ground clearance issues and potential : > steering geometry problems, it appears this idea just isn't worth the : > potential grief. : > : > Thanks for the input. : > -N You are without a doubt, the FIRST person I have EVER seen come on to usenet, with what is essentially a bad idea, ask for advice, and then LISTEN to it once it is given. My hat is off to you. : Mike wrote: Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and : aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. : Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... : Even my Libby does that, I hit 85 the other day, I SWEAR it started floating off the ground. Ilke the wheels were barely touching. I was looking for a button to retract the landing gear so I could take off and set a flight plan. It's really too bad, because I am not patient with "slow". KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote : What's a "Wragler"???? : Kind of a scraggly waggle? KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote : What's a "Wragler"???? : Kind of a scraggly waggle? KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote : What's a "Wragler"???? : Kind of a scraggly waggle? KJK |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
> Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and
> aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. > Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... Heh, a jeep is often the single best way to stop getting speeding tickets. I know mine certainly stopped. |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
> Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and
> aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. > Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... Heh, a jeep is often the single best way to stop getting speeding tickets. I know mine certainly stopped. |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
> Not much you can do for high speed. The short wheelbase and
> aerodynamics of a brick just plain gets 'twitchy' over 75 mph or so. > Run at 80+ mph and you will leave finger dents in the steering wheel.... Heh, a jeep is often the single best way to stop getting speeding tickets. I know mine certainly stopped. |
Re: Is it possible to lower a Wragler ?
"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote: > noydb wrote: >> Has anyone ever seen this done ? >> >> I'd like to drastically lower one and possibly widen the >> track a few >> inches as well. >> It would handle like a slot car. >> Ideally, I'd like to make the suspension adjustable, so >> if the need >> ever arose, the thing could be raised to its normal >> level. >> >> I think this would make a cool show car. >> >> I'd appreciate any comments regarding the feasibility of >> this project. >> >> Thanks, --N > What's a "Wragler"???? Jeep with shredded back window? Seahag |
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