Re: [MBZ] Swing axles
...a horizontal compensating spring was fitted between the rear axle and the right axle shaft to keep the car more stable under various driving conditions. So I guess it was a necessary improvement, but I don't understand how the spring contributes to stability It reduces the tendency to jack up in cornering like a swing axle VW or Triumph Spitfire, thereby puting the rear tires on their outer edges reducing traction. I installed a Camber Compensator on my VW KG long ago. And I think I may have installed on on my Porsche 356B. The handling of those old Benzs was not all that good. RLE ** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Swing axles?
Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though The last Porsche model to use swing axles was the 356C of 1965. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Swing axles?
I say we all get together and pen a book called THE MERCEDES DIESEL GROUPS BOOK OF TRIVIAL CAR STUFF..We could all be rich;), Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] Swing axles? Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though The last Porsche model to use swing axles was the 356C of 1965. RLE -- ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Swing axles?
I seem to remember that the Type 3s also had CV axles, ditto for the 412 VWs. Only the Beetle and early buses had swing axles. Benz used a swing axle rear end from 1953 to 1973. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Swing axles?
And the early Ghia's too! On 9/13/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to remember that the Type 3s also had CV axles, ditto for the 412 VWs. Only the Beetle and early buses had swing axles. Benz used a swing axle rear end from 1953 to 1973. Peter ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma
Re: [MBZ] Swing axles?
and how many pages will be dedicated to arguments on who knew it? LOL Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I say we all get together and pen a book called THE MERCEDES DIESEL GROUPS BOOK OF TRIVIAL CAR STUFF..We could all be rich;), Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] Swing axles? Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though The last Porsche model to use swing axles was the 356C of 1965. RLE -- ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] Swing axles?
will the MB spin if you lift the throttle in a turn? i've been driving them for years, but have never lifted off the throttle in a turn for fear of spinning the thing I did spin the 6.3 once, but that had more to do with taking a left at 70 mph in the rain than with anything else. At 08:58 PM 9/13/2005, you wrote: I seem to remember that the Type 3s also had CV axles, ditto for the 412 VWs. Only the Beetle and early buses had swing axles. Benz used a swing axle rear end from 1953 to 1973. Peter ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
