Jims first panhard was a bolt on, but I suspect there were issues. Most of his products have, through the years been upgraded and beefed up....

The point about the forces being transmitted are basically correct, but I think the momentary loads are way higher than the G loads would lead us to beleive. Assuming that we crner at 1G, and that the force is roughly 50% of the cars weight, you're looking at ABOUT 1250 pounds of force on the mount. Add instantaneous loading from weight transfers, not to mention sliding into and up FIA curbs, and I bet the loads it sees from time to time are at least double that.

This is a great example of a place not to skimp, as any extra weight isn't going to hurt much in that location, and an axle that doesn't rip out is a big deal....

Also, different Panhard rods have different geometry. The current G-Force version include an adjustable roll cnter, and is very close to being paralell with the ground.

------------------
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
[email protected]