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Old 09-05-2000, 12:18 PM   #1
turbolx
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Thumbs down Saleen Panhard = POS

Bad things. Last sunday at Waterford Hills road course was the final outing for my Saleen Panhard Bar. Period. It almost cost me a LOT more than two tires and the shock mount I need to replace.

Long story short, the axle mount for this panhard is too flimsy for even light track work on street tires. Mine deflected and cracked, causing the inner fender lip to cut my outside tire and send me into the dirt outside of turn #1. A religious experience, trust me!

Anyway... If any of you are mildly interested in doing the cornering things, spend the extra bucks and buy a REAL panhard from MM or Griggs. The Saleen/BBK is NOT worth the risk. I got away lucky, don't push your luck.

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Old 09-05-2000, 03:31 PM   #2
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Wink

I was there, it wasnt pretty.
See for yourself:
SAAC-MCR Labor Day Classic opentrack event photos.

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Old 09-05-2000, 03:46 PM   #3
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answer me this- now the fenderlip cut one of the tires? meaning the panhard bar was your only means of laterally locating the rear axel? where were the uca's during all this commotion? do u have a t-arm setup?
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Old 09-06-2000, 08:56 AM   #4
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Wink

Yes, I run a torque arm, so the factory UCA's have been living in a dumpster for the last couple years where they belong. The Saleen Panhard will be joining them as soon as my Griggs severe duty piece arrives at the shop.

BTW, I'm still thanking my lucky stars, even today...

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Old 09-06-2000, 09:42 AM   #5
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was the t-arm panhard bar setup hard to install? is it expensive? worth the money? i like the idea of ditching the uppers.
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