DOES THE HDK SUSPENSION K-MEMBER HANDLE BETTER THAN A T-BAR SUSPENSION?

JBrian said
Since I have the torsion bar equivalent of Tim's car, and we've raced together at Moparty, and in the CAM-T SCCA Challenge, I'll gladly give some pros and cons of both setups. Before I do, I'd like to say that Denny approached Tim a couple of years ago because Tim's Duster had been competing for a few years, and Tim had proven himself to be an up and coming driver. God knows he's a better driver than I am! Denny basically said break it if you can, and tell me what need to be improved. Not any other shop that I'm aware of has had enough confidence in their product to roll the dice on that proposition with someone outside the company, Denny did.

Frankly, I think it was more to get someone to do some development work for him. He doesn't seem to understand suspension geometry based on the past comments so he needed the help. Add that since he makes no claims for better handling, it was a low risk deal if it didn't turn out well.

JBrian said
Lowered stance without screwing up suspension geometry. I cannot lower my car an more than I have. My LCAs have the short bump stops with 1.08" torsion bars. It's a good combination on course, it's a huge compromise on the road. I bottom out.

But far from maximized. What shocks are you running? Pretty sure Tim has double adjustable, pretty big jump if you are running RCD's or something.

JBrian said
Steering, the Borgeson box is a fantastic up grade on the street. It gives actual feedback and is quick. On the course, it's slow. It could be 30-50% faster.

That would be a 7-10:1 ratio. I doubt you could drive on the road with something like that, sneeze and you would be in the oncoming traffic. Even if the rack Tim runs is a 12:1, that's only 15% faster.

JBrian said
Denny's didn't just build something to look at. He runs the same suspension in his GEN II Hemi Duster...

Denny autocrosses his car? News to me. I drive my car on the street, too, but according to Denny I just talk so maybe I do more than he gives me credit for?