Spherical bearings on suspension

[Shrek]

I installed Banski stuff on the wife's ZR-1 track car last year. I test fit all of the parts without the springs or shocks and manually moved them through their full range of motion. They moved amazingly smooth and effortlessly through their entire range of movement with no binding whatsoever. Car handled like it was on rails! But considering it was also done with coilovers, A-arms, and delrin bushings, I can't really say how much that one mod did for the handling.

My install threads

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16459

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16448

[tomtom72]

Thanks Frank for not thinking that I was being a contrary sob.

Yes, I agree that the Newman stuff looks more like OE components. Well sort of.

I worry about the longevity in "my" driving environment of any of this spherical stuff. NYC/metro/tri-state area is a rather 'rare' environment! I guess I just drive my car too much to call it a "hobby car", and too little to call it a DD. I was reminded how 'rare' when using the Bklyn bridge the other night to get to Bklyn. On the return trip the Battery Tunnel surface was just sublime! I was glad and then sad I was in my Cobalt and not the Z!

I do remember one of the guys that did the banski set up relating how pleased the alignment tech was at the ease of working the adjustment devices, which is a plus.

Mr. Shrek, check me on my understanding of suspension movement as it relates to chassis control. I think? Spherical joints allow for more compliance on bumps. I mean the OE rubber is like a rubber band? Poly actually rotates somewhat? The spherical joints have very little stored kinetic energy as a result of individual wheel movement because they allow smooth linear movement, the only resistance being the spring? Do I at least have some kind of grasp on this stuff?? TIA!

Hey Frank, will you be at Carlisle? I'll deliver Ron's package if you will be there as I'm coming down Saturday.


Tom