harryskid 193 Posted August 29, 2011 Can some one explain the advantage of 309 wishbones over the 205 ones? please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobdylan_55 1 Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Can some one explain the advantage of 309 wishbones over the 205 ones? please wider track gives more sense of balance and grip. Will also allow wider wheels hence bigger tyres hence more grip. Edited August 29, 2011 by bobdylan_55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted August 29, 2011 gives the wheels slightly more camber on the front track, the extra width is negligable to be fair. the only thing I can say is different is it feels much more stable at higher speeds when braking and turning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 29, 2011 But finding good one's now is impossible unless you find some old Dealer stock or older Motaquip ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 29, 2011 Or good used ones... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted August 29, 2011 So it would be of benifit on a tarmac rally car then and could the rear stay as standard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 29, 2011 I think so yes, one of the biggest upsides IMO is that it helps reduce the wear on the outer edge of tyres as said, it really does help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 29, 2011 the only thing I can say is different is it feels much more stable at higher speeds when braking and turning. In 'theory' that's actually incorrect, when you have static camber in a straight line the contact patch and therefore grip/stability is reduced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted August 29, 2011 I think so yes, one of the biggest upsides IMO is that it helps reduce the wear on the outer edge of tyres as said, it really does help! Thanks for the input Baz, give me food for thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,536 Posted August 29, 2011 Don't forget the possible driveshaft issue. This seems to affect some cars and not others, this in my experience has far more to do with inconsistant driveshaft compressed lengths. But basically, as you have made the lower arm longer, the driveshaft ideally needs to be slightly longer too, to keep the plunge in the inner joint somewhere in the middle of its stroke. Some folk get away with using 205 shafts. Others do not and suffer either premature shaft wear or the joint falling out. The other way is to use 309 shafts, but getting the right ones length wise really is a lottery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted August 29, 2011 Don't forget the possible driveshaft issue. This seems to affect some cars and not others, this in my experience has far more to do with inconsistant driveshaft compressed lengths. But basically, as you have made the lower arm longer, the driveshaft ideally needs to be slightly longer too, to keep the plunge in the inner joint somewhere in the middle of its stroke. Some folk get away with using 205 shafts. Others do not and suffer either premature shaft wear or the joint falling out. The other way is to use 309 shafts, but getting the right ones length wise really is a lottery. That one thing that dos give me night mares is drive shafts and on my list when i can afford them is a set from Colin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
