Coil Over vs Torsion Bar
I agree that the torsion bar setup works very well but there have been a lot of upgrades and engineering changes since my car was built 50 years ago. In order for me to get satisfactory results from the factory setup, I had to change out or modify almost every component including having to remove the powertrain, steering braking and suspension components. If you want to see flex, try cranking the steering full lock with the factory box and you can see the flex at the k member. Flex equals metal fatigue so it was just a matter of time before I would see a major failure of this component. $3000.00 later (and I did most of the work myself) there was a lot of improvement but still I had the weight, clearance and 50 year old technology. RMS provided me the opportunity to upgrade my steering, brakes and suspension and solve clearance problems with what I am experiencing as a well thought out and extremely well built solution for both the front and rear suspension assemblies for my car.
They say "proof is in the pudding" so here's mine . This is the car I'm bench testing against, my brother's 2007 Shelby GT 500. Check the ride height and the ground clearance when comparing my car to his. Not bad for a 50 year old car hey... Also, I've got him covered in the weight department , he just has that very nice 6-speed and 690 hp for me to contend with. I'm working on that though!! We've done several back road runs together and I've got no problem staying with him in the turns or braking, the straights are a different matter. To say he's surprised with the handling of my car would be an understatement.
I agree that the torsion bar setup works very well but there have been a lot of upgrades and engineering changes since my car was built 50 years ago. In order for me to get satisfactory results from the factory setup, I had to change out or modify almost every component including having to remove the powertrain, steering braking and suspension components. If you want to see flex, try cranking the steering full lock with the factory box and you can see the flex at the k member. Flex equals metal fatigue so it was just a matter of time before I would see a major failure of this component. $3000.00 later (and I did most of the work myself) there was a lot of improvement but still I had the weight, clearance and 50 year old technology. RMS provided me the opportunity to upgrade my steering, brakes and suspension and solve clearance problems with what I am experiencing as a well thought out and extremely well built solution for both the front and rear suspension assemblies for my car.
They say "proof is in the pudding" so here's mine . This is the car I'm bench testing against, my brother's 2007 Shelby GT 500. Check the ride height and the ground clearance when comparing my car to his. Not bad for a 50 year old car hey... Also, I've got him covered in the weight department , he just has that very nice 6-speed and 690 hp for me to contend with. I'm working on that though!! We've done several back road runs together and I've got no problem staying with him in the turns or braking, the straights are a different matter. To say he's surprised with the handling of my car would be an understatement.