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Originally posted by Excaliber
I'm still trying to nail down what kind of rear suspension is on the back draft cars. What model year BMW years would be applicable?
Ernie
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Ernie if you go to the backdraft website they do a very good job of describing the suspension
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BODY. The body is reinforced at strategic points for extra strength. All the hanging components are double skinned to add extra strength to the overall structure.
PAINT WORK. After meticulous preparation, the body shell is painted using PPG paint. The body receives a show quality clear coat before it is buffed and ready to be fitted to the chassis.
CHASSIS. The chassis is constructed from top grade 2” x 4” rectangular steel tubing. The chassis is reinforced with steel plates in several areas to add strength to high stress areas. The final phase of the chassis building is completed when it is powder coated. This adds to the overall appearance and also helps to protect it from the environment, to help ensure a long life for your investment.
STEERING. The car comes standard with a rack and pinion steering system. The car can accommodate a power assisted steering on special order.
FRONT SUSPENSION. The front suspension has cast lower wishbones with a coil over strut. We also use a stabilizer bar which adds to the overall handling of the car.
REAR SUSPENSION. The car utilizes a full I.R.S (Independent, Rear, Suspension), system, with a centrally guided multi- link, 2 trackcontrol arms and one longitudinal arm. The rear suspension is fully adjustable and also comes with 3 way adjustable shockabsorbers.
BRAKES. The car features power brakes with discs all round. Ventillate discs in the front and solid discs in the rear provide excellent braking.
WHEELS. The wheels are a ‘Halibrand” style aluminum bolt on piece. They come in 15” as standard and can be upgraded to 17” as an optional extra.
INTERIOR. The interior comes fully carpeted with a top grade carpet and overlay mats as a standard feature. The seats, door panels and dash panel are all covered in a top quality leather. The drivers side seat comes standard with a adjustable seat slider fitted. The interior is not only functional, it is also very comfortable and we can accommodate a “taller” (in excess of 6 foot), driver. The interior is completed with VDO electronic gauges.
EXHAUST SYSTEM. Stainless steel headers and side pipes come as standard equipment. These are custom made for the cars and can be ceramic coated as an option.
ROLL BAR. The car comes standard with a driverside roll bar, which bolts directly to the chassis. This is a functional 3 piece unit.
GENERAL. The crate car comes with an aluminum radiator which is fitted with dual cooling fans. The hood has stainless rivets pre-fitted to resemble the original style 427SC. A tunnel mounted handbrake lever with an aluminum handle is fitted as standard equipment