Re: non-Alfa racecar advice sought

[Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>]

On Tue, 11 Feb 2003 17:28:23 -0500 Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided> wrote:

> I have a question for all the seasoned racers on the list--what are 
> the pros & cons of a balance bar vs. an adjustable proportioning 
> valve for tuning brake balance?  If it matters, the car in question 
> is a little open-wheel thing with a rear weight bias and a single 
> inboard brake in the rear, working both wheels through a limited-slip 
> dif.

the main pros for an adjustable valve in the line to the rear are cost,
ease of installation, and rules compliance (some rule sets allow this and
not the balance bar).

if cost and rules are not issues, go with the balance bar.

richard
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