High quality bronze bushed spherical rod ends, seen below, have been sourced for the double wishbone suspension of Blue Max.  A high strength corrosion resistant, solid drawn steel tube is being used to fabricate the wishbones. 

Double wishbone suspension - BE3

The suspension has been designed to minimize tyre tread angle variation to get as much power down to the track surface as possible, while keeping the vehicle stable and running true.  It will be possible to adjust the rate and travel and to lock the suspension if the track surface will allow.  A live axle transmits the power via constant velocity joints to each wheel.

Suspension spherical rod ends

Sponsors are invited to underwrite showing of the vehicle in the spring of 2004 at a venue to be arranged.  The car will be available for rolling displays early next year.  Contact  'ACE' with your interest.

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