Unusual Watts link design + general watts link discussion.

[slide86]

I was at the track today, stuck my head under a MK1 escort and spied this below. I remembered you talking something bout this not to long ago.

I took some pics for you to get ideas, sorry if they arent the best quality.

(Note: the engine in this car was a 200hp atmo Duratec engine...and this is still leaf sprung rear)

[toygt]

the big question is how iy mounts to the diff its very similar to a v8 supercar and how there adjustable watts linkage goes

[Gunner]

That looks really complicated.

Did you get any shots of how/where it mounts to the diff? A wider angle shot maybe?

[H8CHIR6KU]

i dont know much about watts linkage setups but is it really worth the effort?

[Gunner]

from my understanding, it allows the rear end geometry to remain "square" throughout its travel. Unlike the panhard which travel on an arc. But I don't really know what I'm talking about so not sure.

[shift_rook]

yeah gunners right, it wouldn't make a maaaasdsive difference but it could possibly help shave 10ths off a lap time, under compression the rear end remains squars instead of moving sideways

[timbo]

keeps it square thus more traction. i'm sure you would notice the difference in a light weight car like an escort with quite a bit of power.

i think that whole piece behind the diff housing is actually attached to the diff itself.

cool pic here:

[pen15]

i remember seeing a kit you can buy on yahoo auctions for a watts link on t-series for ae86 in japan there is simpler ways to do a watts link than that setup i also know a bloke with a watts link setup on his ta22 i can get photos next time i see it

[Gunner]

Something like this or like this, I think is a relatively viable option,



I don't think it is something that needs to be overly complicated, like the first series of pics.

[timbo]

^ exactly.