Moving B44.1 rear shock to the back of the tower

[cutting42]

Hi All

Has anyone experimented with moving the rear shocks on a B44 car behind the shock tower. I am thinking of doing it for traction on a B42 conversion. Not sure swapping arms around will work, any thoughts?

[ste_lazzaro]

Hi!
No the arms are not symmetrical, so swapping them would affect overall geometry. Only way is to drill holes for the shocks at the back.
;)

[cutting42]

Yeah I found that out swapping them round and it went a bit screwy :blush:

Will try drilling and tapping some new holes.

[jasonrcb]

As Ste has said the easiest way is just redrill the wishbones,at the minute most of the Cobra drivers seem to prefer the shocks forward mounted.

[ste_lazzaro]

What surface do you race on? Are you using the 87g ballast?
I found traction on carpet was very good even with worn tires..

[cutting42]

Mainly I race indoor carpet 2WD but possibly will try a few high traction outdoor astro like Stotfold this year.

The car is still in build but I do have the 87g weight. I am hoping to have it running this Thursday to try a few configurations out.

[ste_lazzaro]

Ok.. Test it before turning the Dremel on.. :thumbsup: