O/T Live Axle

[elie boone]

Ford has commissioned Saleen to develop the new Mustang racer ( it looks nice ) and the intresting bid is that is has a live axle. According to Ford because of the demand of the customers and also that with modern technology and smooth track surfaces this would not be a big disadvantage.

 

If it's a live axle from one of their pick ups i can not see any advantage but when it's a brand new design it might be interesting.

 

To see a pic. go to : www.autovisie.nl it's in the top left corner, click on it and you have a slightly bigger pic.

 

Edited by - elie boone on 22 Jun 2004 16:48:18

[Joe 90]

D type jaguars had live axles because they were considered to be the best option for a smooth circuit like Le Mans.

 

SEP field working, not spotted in 101,600 miles. Some photos on webshots, updated 10 June

[Big Brother]

Elie,

 

Sorry to hijack you thread but do you work in the auto painting business?

If so, could you contact me off list (steve"at"gu46.co.uk)

Thanks

 

 

 

Steve

Se7en-Up!

[Ferrino]

"Working on a clean sheet of paper, Mustang’s engineering team could have selected any type of setup at the rear, including an independent suspension. So why choose a solid rear axle? The answer lies in Mustang’s position as America’s muscle car.

 

"We talked to a lot of Mustang owners and racers when we were developing this program," said Thai-Tang. "They are a very passionate group, and a lot of them told us – very strongly – that the all-new Mustang must have a solid rear axle because of its combination of performance and modification flexibility." "