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Alfa 75 Rear Suspension Bushes

Friday, October 23, 2009 9:30 No Comments

Rear suspension bushes

The Watt linkage is fundamental for rear axle location. Any wear here will make the car tricky in crosswinds, and it will ruin the handling. The bushes on my car looked a bit sad, so I decided to replace them. Here’s how it fits together:
Since I replaced the bushes, the car feels transformed! [...]

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Alfa Romeo 75 Rear Suspension

Friday, October 23, 2009 9:23 No Comments

Rear suspension

Ever-so-clever De Dion arrangement gives brilliant handling and good grip. The A-frame De Dion tube and Watt-link location also makes for a very simple, long lasting installation. The arrangement has its critics, but I find it feels superior to many production RWD setups. The wheel location is independent of body angle and cornering load, [...]

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