Restoration of CSX 2196 - a.k.a. "The Turd"

[kris-kincaid]

Originally Posted by Tom Kirkham

Upright extensions are typically used to change the camber curve. However, on CSX2196 I believe it was to raise the ride height to counteract the fuel tank that is both larger and further back.

Yes, it is original to the car. The extension can just be made out in a very famous picture.

Thanks Tom, makes sense. I think something like that in a street car would make the spring hit the chassis, probably why I’ve never seen one before

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by bwcobra15

thanks for linking the pictures from the original article but they are GINOROUS, makes reading the the articles a real PITA scrolling left/right

Maybe you should try a 4K monitor.