Hi All

You guys might be interested in the following, copied from the ScoobyNet website. It's from Jim Gurieff of Whiteline Automotive and it's part of several pages of discussion about the Whiteline ALK. Unfortunately I couldn't post Jim's entire post, as it's too long for this board!

But here's the URL if anyone's interested in more info (it's well worth the read):

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...=131392&Page=3

Particularly interesting is Jim's statement that the ALK actually INCREASES front lift!!

BTW, there is no way that the ALK (even if it did decrease front lift) could prevent rear weight transfer under acceleration. Weight transfer will take place whether the nose rises or doesn't. Also, anti-roll bars INCREASE side to side weight transfer when cornering. The larger the bar, the greater the weight transfer at that end of the car. Body roll contributes only slightly to weight transfer in this context.


Anyway, here's Jim from Whiteline:

posted Thursday, November 21, 2002 06:22

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G’day everyone,

It’s been quite a few weeks since we last spoke but we’ve been quite busy. We’ve finally finished the “trade-show” season and all staff are back at work so I thought it was time to report back on the ALK testing. This was conducted partially while I was away from the office so we’ve only just finished compiling the data.

I have to admit that the basic conclusion is a little embarrassing when compared with the existing text of the product description. Specifically, our testing data found that the fitment of the ALK increases from lift under power while reducing understeer and delivering the positives described by customers and quantified thru extensive track testing. How to answer this apparent contradiction?

The basic design for the ALK was done over 5 years ago with the help of a consultant. During the initial research stage we referred to the concept as an “anti-lift kit” meaning that it dealt with the geometry of “anti-lift”. The concept delivered the dynamic results we wanted with reduced lap times and understeer however the name stuck through. A great deal of time and further research has since been invested yet the description has remained unchanged. Our apologies for any confusion we have caused in the meantime but we very much appreciate the opportunity to revisit the issue and learn from this debate..........


Best regards
Jim Gurieff

Whiteline Automotive

 

Very interesting. I'd cast my vote for buying it, as soon as it gets put in class rules for Solo II.

 

It adds a little bit, depending on whether you get the 'sport', 'comfort', or 'race' bushing. MRT has all of them.

 

ive heard great things about it...this might help...
http://www.worldoneperformance.com/p...teline_alk.htm