Safe-T-Plus
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05-13-2007, 10:07
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Safe-T-Plus
On the safe-t-plus web site there's a cutaway of the shock absorber
used - it does contain springs. I'd agree with others that the addition of a safe-t-plus to compensate for warn kingpins, panhard rods, or ball joints is not a good idea. Have the system thoroughly gone over before you add the safe-t-plus. I did. I also drove my bus 40K miles without the safe-t-plus and know that it handles okay without it. I was told by Wendell at Blue Bird, and George Morris at Bleakley that the safe-t-plus is a worthwhile addition, both in terms of the safety provided during a blow out (I was assured that without it I'd be in a ditch), and in terms of improved handling. George explained to me how our Bird's steering is effected by body roll and bounce, and my experience with wandering steering confirms this. The safe-t-plus greatly reduces the wandering under side winds, body roll, or suspension jounce. When making a turn, I can feel the increased pressure put on the power steering pump; turning the wheel does require more effort and no doubt puts additional strain on the steering mechanisms. Will there be additional wear and tear caused by the safe-t-plus? Probably. Is it worth the trade off of not landing in a ditch during a blow out or of a more controllable vehicle under all conditions? Each of us needs to make our own decision on that. All I can say is that it is very strongly recommended by the folks who actually built the bus. David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC msecoolcal@... wrote: > > Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the final driving result > between one safety steering attachment and another. The safeTplus has > a shock > absorber and the other one on the market has springs. > > Matthew > 1979fcsb > So Cal > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. <http://www.aol.com.> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: 5/13/2007 12:17 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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