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carbon v plastic wishbones
Hi all, sorry if this has been said before but i have looked through and cant find it
Can someone explain the differences between the carbon and plastic wishbones and will i notice the difference? Also what are the part no's for the non standard ones? I'm guessing carbon has more flex and that carbon ones are fitted to FT versions of the B4 and B44 cheers guys |
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No, carbon have LESS flex. They are very stiff in fact... I usually use carbon version as the latest associated plastic is very soft, and these already have some play when they are brand new.
In fact I like the 'old' plastic ones best, but I don't think you can still order them. |
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Hi There,
I was just thinking the same question, as I only realised on Tuesday I have no spare rear ones either. Apparently, the composite ones are more rigid, improving handling, but are more brittle so are more likely to break. I've gone for the standard plastic ones as I don't think I'll notice the difference. (Charlie might though, as he's considerably quicker than me !!!) Part numbers are: Plastic: AS9582 Composite: AS9583 |
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Hi,
For the AE rear arms Softest arm to hardest are: B4.1 plastic arms #9582 B44 arms #9764 B4 Carbon arms #9583 MiCk B. :-)
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I think my original Factory Team 4.1 came with plastic wishbones (A-Arms) and shock towers. The only bit that was carbon composite was the chassis. Is this right?
Do people change there wishbones and hubs when everything gets a bit loose and wobbly up front or do people add washers to shim it up a bit?.... Having free-play in the steering must make a difference? |
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