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    Default Question on '86 Van Diemen

    I'm trying to determine what the front track is on a wide track '86 Van Diemen.

    Thank you in advance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garry View Post
    I'm trying to determine what the front track is on a wide track '86 Van Diemen.

    Thank you in advance.
    I don't know about an 86 but my 98 is 70"' to the top of the front tires so with negative camber would be a little wider.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garry View Post
    I'm trying to determine what the front track is on a wide track '86 Van Diemen.<br>
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    Thank you in advance.
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    <br>I don't know about an 86 but my 98 is 70"' wide out to out at the top of the front tires so with negative camber would be a little wider.

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    Thanks but those two cars are very different designs.
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    Jim - I have an RF86 FC. Will make some measurements and report back!

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    Front track 60"
    Rear track 57"

    These are from my RF86, ex-Paul Tracy FC/F2000.

    Hope this helps!

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    Thank you very much!
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    Happy to help! If there's anything else just give me a shout.

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    Default Vd 86

    Not necessary the wide track info but according to VD book: front width 56" ;
    rear 56";
    wheel base 95";
    total width 66" .

    Source " Les Van Diemen" des Éditions du Palmier

    J-Guy

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    The measurement I am working with shows the front track less the rear. So car definitely isn't wide track. Good to know.
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