90-96 Van Diemen Damper Orientation

[Rick Iverson]

Gents;

I am STRONGLY considering replacing my Penske 8100s (remote canister) 2-ways, with ST44 Ohlins (potentially converted to 3-way piggy-backs). I need help to address the reservoir location related to the chassis alignment and coach clearance. Any help, especially photos to msengineering at cox. Net?

[Rick Iverson]

I am going to make a guess of 45 degrees canter inward. Anyone?

[Rick Kirchner]

I don't see how you can make piggybacks work on the front of 90-95's. Its enough of a PITA with remotes.

Why not go with the Konis with the internal gas chamber if you have mad money?

[Craig Henry]

Rick,

Would it be possible to flip one of the shocks around (180 degree mounting change) thus making more clearance room for the reservoirs? I don't think the shocks care what direction they are mounted but I would verify with one of the shock experts first (assuming this helps.) Just a thought.

Craig

[Art Smith]

Rick-

if space is the perceived problem, consider stepping up to TTX40 Ohlins; no canister among other attractive features/benefits.... attached picture shows two TTX40's mounted in the front of a RF-00 (ie: a late model VD); 2" ID x 4" long springs contribute to their packaging advantages

Art
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[Rick Iverson]

Art, those are truly an engineering masterpiece.

Rick-

if space is the perceived problem, consider stepping up to TTX40 Ohlins; no canister among other attractive features/benefits.... attached picture shows two TTX40's mounted in the front of a RF-00 (ie: a late model VD); 2" ID x 4" long springs contribute to their packaging advantages

Art
artesmith@earthlink.net

[Rick Iverson]

I don't see how you can make piggybacks work on the front of 90-95's. Its enough of a PITA with remotes.

Rick, the ST44s have a unique configuration, and are 2.0” springs. I sent them to Joey at Essex for conversion to 3-ways. Still a bare chassis, but just slipping in place leads me to believe there is all the clearance in the world.

[Rick Iverson]

Rick-

if space is the perceived problem, consider stepping up to TTX40 Ohlins; no canister among other attractive features/benefits.... attached picture shows two TTX40's mounted in the front of a RF-00 (ie: a late model VD); 2" ID x 4" long springs contribute to their packaging advantages

Art
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Art, may I ask where you purchased the linear potentiometer mounts from?

[Art Smith]

Rick-

the shock pot mounts were purchased from Velocity Haus and shortened for my installation. once shortened, the two in back and the forward one in front work great. currently thinking about what's needed for the rear mount in front as I wasn't happy with the one from Velocity Haus.

Art
artesmith@earthlink.net

[Rick Iverson]

Rick-

the shock pot mounts were purchased from Velocity Haus and shortened for my installation. once shortened, the two in back and the forward one in front work great. currently thinking about what's needed for the rear mount in front as I wasn't happy with the one from Velocity Haus.

Art
artesmith@earthlink.net

Doing business with Greg as we speak. Thx Bud, be safe.

[Art Smith]

Rick-

good luck!

be well

Art
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