test drive

[deltadave]

My son and I took the TD for a fast test drive last night. Everything seem to be OK. The car got a little out of control in second gear but recovered quickly. The Corvair front suspension uses the stock TD rack and 16" steering wheel and is very sensitive. I need to pay more attention and not over control, it's like a go-kart. I could go to a smaller wheel, but love the looks of the original. I'm sure it will be fine with some more time to get used to it. Attached are a couple shots of the completed project. Wish all of you out there doing projects good luck. At times I find it can be a bit overwhelming, and I just walk away from it for short time. The TD build time was about one and a half years.  
take care, Dave

[kstevusa]

Look great!  bet it is fun.  
SAFETY FASTER!

[rficalora]

Awesome Dave!  Congratulations.  It's a great feeling to hit that milestone!

[J Man]

Corvair front suspension? What year and did you have to narrow it or did you use it as is?

[MGBV8]

Dave,

A smaller diameter steering wheel will just make things happen quicker.

[mgb260]

You might want to change your rack over to the slower RB rack. You would have to source a used one as the newer aftermarket are fast ratio like the chrome bumper B. I remember others trying a rack with Corvair and the geometry wasn't right,maybe bump steer? Are your tie rods on the rack about the same length and plane as your lower control arms? Another idea would be to change to cross steering and Vega box like the streetrodders.

[deltadave]

Hey guys, thanks for the complements. The Corvair suspension is narrowed to fit the TD foot print. All the geometry is spot on with no bump steer, it's just a little quick for an ol dude like me. As one gets older the eye to hand coordination gets slower, but I just have to remember that. I'm an RC pilot so I know it takes a few flights to get the feel back after the winter layover.
take care, Dave

[BlownMGB-V8]

Your front alignment specs can affect how quickly the car steers also. You'll have to do a little studying to determine what affects it the most, but the good news is that the Corvair arms should be very adjustable so you might find it pretty simple to dial in.

JB