[V8Vairs] Colburn Rear Racing Suspension

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Paul:

I don't know that article (is it by Harlan Colburn?).  If so, I have seen 
Harlan's car (but I haven't watched it on a track yet).  Is it where the rear 
suspension is modified so  that the angle (up) of the trailing arms is modifed so 
that an extended line intersects with the center of mass?  Harlan has 
discussed his modification with me, and with the results he has achived with the car, 
it seems to me that they work (but keep in mind Harlan is a really really 
good driver too).

If the article gives a set angle he modified to, I would be very careful;  
Harlan has cut off the roof, has taken out the glass, and has a lot of 
fiberglass on the car (and has lightened a lot of things);  in otherwords, the angle 
that finds his car's center of mass is not necessarily what will work on your 
car.  I think he did put the blower on the car after he and his dad did the 
suspension modification.

Harlan's number is in the V8 Registry, and I do believe he would be more than 
happy to talk to you.

Come back safe, and keep us posted on your suspension research and 
modifications!

Gary Hoffman


In a message dated 1/22/05 6:11:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
paul.devaughn@ramstein.af.mil writes:

> 
> 
>       I just received the April 1999 V-8 Registry with the article
> discussing this suspension modification.  I was wondering if anyone had
> more information about these modifications.  Did this modification prove
> worthy, or is there something better.  Please send responses to my work
> e-mail listed below.  I will be TDY (temporary duty) to Ramstein AB,
> Germany until the middle of February.  After that I return to Pope AFB,
> NC, and working with my fabricator on my Corvair.
> 
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> 
> Thanks
> 
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> 
> Paul A. DeVaughn, Capt, USAF, NC
> 
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