Are you building a Mud Monster or a Pavement Princess??
If so you can have your own thread in this section.
This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
During the bad weather I ran 24 front and 26 rear, as the weather got better and speeds increased, drag was noticeable (flat road 30mph and take it out of gear, see how it slows).
I have only just put it up to 28 all round, this has hardened the ride but sidewalls are stiffer and give less roll. I am going to soften my suspension by a click, front and back to compensate.
Rolling resistance is definitely lower and they are quieter.
I haven't really done anything tricky enough to warrant dropping the pressures so low, as yet.
Running home from a trip to the desert at 10psi is a fond memory in my old swb cruiser, didn't need brakes, taking your foot off the throttle felt like braking...
The Quaife ATB diffs are available, rear only at the moment £774 with vat.
Bloody expensive but a top piece of kit, driven escorts and mini's with them fitted, much better than a plate type LSD, no snatching so much better on road manners. When the arse steps out it's smooth and predictable, easily held with a little throttle and a smile. Really can't recommend them enough.
I was hoping to sort the exhaust soon but this has got to come first. A bigger improvement to the cars abilities and performance (safety).
It should perform very well off road too. Effectively splitting torque from the slipping wheel, so maintaining drive across the axle with no snatch or jerk as it applies power.
Ultimately, a locker is best off road but with the benefits that the ATB brings on tarmac, it's a top choice for a road car that does a little green laning.
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