08-18-2016, 03:21 AM
David,
Great to hear from you !!!!
Since the CFO is not signing the appropriation to satisfy my handling OCD with an H3-45, I'll just keep noodling on the Newell.
Translating your comments into my experience with the truck makes sense. The truck was sprung much much tighter in side to side motion even when overloaded. Couple that with shorter wheelbase and less surface area resulted in crisper straightline stability.
You talking about the sidewinds also reminded me of a not so subtle straight line behavior I have noticed. If I have a constant side wind (aka Texas) or a noticeable crown in the road, the coach requires less correction, than if the road is pancake flat or I have a head or tail wind. I always thought if I were working against a force that wanted to move the coach in ONE direction it was easier to hold it steady.
Again, don't get me wrong. My coach drives great. @77Newell went for a ride with me and commented on the lack of motion in my hands. I just want it to run on rails as you say, and it's a tease to see how much improvement I can realize.
I have the adjustable Koni's on the front. I may crank them up to see if I have the same effect that you noticed between the Koni's and the Sach's.
Great to hear from you !!!!
Since the CFO is not signing the appropriation to satisfy my handling OCD with an H3-45, I'll just keep noodling on the Newell.
Translating your comments into my experience with the truck makes sense. The truck was sprung much much tighter in side to side motion even when overloaded. Couple that with shorter wheelbase and less surface area resulted in crisper straightline stability.
You talking about the sidewinds also reminded me of a not so subtle straight line behavior I have noticed. If I have a constant side wind (aka Texas) or a noticeable crown in the road, the coach requires less correction, than if the road is pancake flat or I have a head or tail wind. I always thought if I were working against a force that wanted to move the coach in ONE direction it was easier to hold it steady.
Again, don't get me wrong. My coach drives great. @77Newell went for a ride with me and commented on the lack of motion in my hands. I just want it to run on rails as you say, and it's a tease to see how much improvement I can realize.
I have the adjustable Koni's on the front. I may crank them up to see if I have the same effect that you noticed between the Koni's and the Sach's.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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