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01-31-2011 #1
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watts link
started building a simple watts linkage to see how it changes cornering attributes on my camaro, I will try to make it easily removable for quick testing, here is some quick dirty art
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02-01-2011 #2
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Gonna keep my eye on this one! I like your idea already and maybe some more will chime in when you get further down road. Brandon
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02-01-2011 #3
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Rod,
Check out my build thread for a watts link design. I built mine myself. Weighs 8.4 pounds.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
The mustang build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...el)&highlight=
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02-01-2011 #4
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I looked at that post Bryce, and those are some pretty fancy digital drawings of a watts link!! I used an analog plotter (pencil) myself
Originally Posted by Bryce
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02-01-2011 #5
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basic idea on propeller also still looking at different styles for the cage, but I like the angular V drop that was a second idea
and looking at simplifying the part
heres my first part!
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02-03-2011 #6
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I'll be watching this, I like DIY! lol, keep the updates coming.
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02-03-2011 #7
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start of the watts link cage
after finally deciding on the shape, I picked up some steel square tube to start with and started by crawling under the car and measuring the frame rails and looking at the mounting area and started with the top bar width, then made a simple center bracket to hold the propeller
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02-05-2011 #8
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a little more frame work!
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02-06-2011 #9
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Here Is my Fays2 watts link for some ideas.
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02-07-2011 #10
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I really like the look of that Fays2 watts, have you had any testing with it on and off the car?
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02-11-2011 #11
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watts link update
basic cage done, I know that I will have to change some of the layout but so far
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02-11-2011 #12
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Looks great man.
1968 Camaro widebody project
2004 Mustang LS2
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02-11-2011 #13
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Tim,
You should lengthen your links on your watts link. The bell crank should be closer to 90* to the link at ride height.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
The mustang build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...el)&highlight=
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02-12-2011 #14
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Bryce you are correct that was an old pic (sorry) I was trying to show the frame. I had to order longer rods.
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02-12-2011 #15
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Cool stuff!
My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
The mustang build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...el)&highlight=
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04-30-2011 #16
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hey ROD!
how the Watts link going?????
updates!!???
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