
Three-piece or two-piece chassis reasoning?
#1
Posted 05 January 2020 - 10:21 AM
The question I have is, if you you running a Three piece chassis, why did you choose it over a two piece, and what setup and handling differences do you notice in comparison.
One consideration I had in the purchase of the three piece was thinking (not yet knowing) that getting each pan flat would be easier. And slapping the walls may have less of an effect on disrupting the chassis during a race, as the pans are independently mounted.
If YOU also run BOTH two and three piece chassis please comment as to your findings of comparisons between them.
Pre-emptive thanks.
Dave Buchholz
#2
Posted 05 January 2020 - 11:13 AM
Not sure you'll get a good answer to that question. I have run both 2&3 piece chassis on both highbank and flat tracks. I prefer a 2 piece for smooth flat tracks and King tracks. I haven't run on any particularly rough tracks for some time but maybe a 3 piece might work better. I have found a really good use for my 3 piece Mossetti. I use it on ovals and tri-ovals with a stock steel pan on the inside and an aluminum pan on the outside. It seems to work very well for me. I haven't compared it to a two piece with an all aluminum pan weighted on the inside. I'm sure someone on here can give the answer your looking for this is just what I've come up with.
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#3
Posted 07 January 2020 - 12:27 AM
#4
Posted 07 January 2020 - 05:21 AM
Preference
Jeff Strause
Owner, Strause's Performance Racing (SPR)
USSCA 2016 4" NASCAR Champion & 4 1/2" NASCAR Champion & Retro Can-Am Champion
USSCA 2017 All Around Champion
USSCA 2019 All Around Champion
#5
Posted 07 January 2020 - 08:51 AM
By using a 3 peice center and the 10+ pans that fit it you will be prepared for a multitude of track conditions and types.
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#6
Posted 07 January 2020 - 11:59 PM
Recognizing conditions change I will have both ready for a GTP race this Saturday 01/11 at Fantasy Raceway in Rochester. I'll make they are flat chassis and same rollouts.