Four linkage?

Kentetsu · 10-01-2009, 11:32 AM

A properly designed watts linkage is an excellent piece of work. Unfortunately, when Mazda built there's it wasn't perfect. The geometry is not correct on it. But I have heard of people correcting that issue and retaining a properly functioning watts with great success. I'm sure Billy could tell you all about it.

The only problems I'm aware of concerning a panhard is a tendency to break (like ripping right off the frame rail), and when turning one way it will raise the roll center while turning the other direction lowers it.

10-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#12
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 530 Rep Power: 18	A properly designed watts linkage is an excellent piece of work. Unfortunately, when Mazda built there's it wasn't perfect. The geometry is not correct on it. But I have heard of people correcting that issue and retaining a properly functioning watts with great success. I'm sure Billy could tell you all about it. The only problems I'm aware of concerning a panhard is a tendency to break (like ripping right off the frame rail), and when turning one way it will raise the roll center while turning the other direction lowers it.