DeTomaso Mailing List: June 99, Message #267

Andy Poling wrote:


        >> My Datsun 240Z has the same problem, and I've been thinking about it
        >> since I scared the s%$t out of myself cornering hard, then letting off
        >> the gas. 
        >
        >Every car does it (some less, some more).  It's a result of weight transfer
        >from the rear to the front.  My 928 has a pretty complicated rear suspension
        >designed to minimize that (and other behaviors) by dynamically changing the
        >rear toe... but it still does it some.

Partly weight transfer....ever notice how an old Mustang (or Tiger) 
with live-rear axles may handle better that yer old independantly sprung 
Z-car/Pantera/whatever?

In our older cars, the splines in the half-shaft can wear, and also people
forget that they have to grease these important items.  Fix these puppies
up and a lot of your problems will go away.

Another improvement is the use of CV joints.  They may not make a CV joint
that can handle the power of the 351, but should be readily available for the
Z (you can get them for Triumphs).  This will make a HUGE difference...you
may even think you are driving a "modern car" :)

        Shane