Banbury Glanza Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Might be a silly question but what's does a panhard rod do ?? And do I need one if I fit coilovers.Thanks todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradp94 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 it adjusts the camber to compensate for when you lower your car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banbury Glanza Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 So will I need one for fitting coilovers ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradp94 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Depends what your intentions are, if you want coilovers just to lower your car for the looks then nope you wont need one but if you intend on having a mental handling track slag then id say so , then you can adjust your camber and caster to get optimum handling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 As above, when you lower the car further to the ground, the camber gets pushed out, end up with negative camber. Its best to fit one so that the axle will be aligned properly on both sides, then you can adjust your geometry from an equal and static point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 A Panhard rod does not have anything to do with castor or camberThis is similar to a starlet rear axle you have two traling arms coming from the body to the solid back axle. The the shocks going from the axle to the body.The panhard rod goes from the body to the alxe this keeps the axle centered with the body.When you lower the car as the panhard rod is a fixed length it will push the axle to one side. An adjustable one can be adjusted to bring the axle back into the center line with the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbo Moorley Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What he said ^^^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Was about to say that then seen your post^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If you buy an adjustable Panhard Rod i believe that by adjusting it you can make the camber different but the main purpose is what these guys say, its a brace for the trailing arms and i would recommend getting one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banbury Glanza Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks for all your replies. I will be getting an adjustable one then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Tuning developments sell a Whiteline one for £107 and they also do a Ultra racing one now aswellhttp://www.tuningdevelopments.co.uk/index.php?cPath=502_519_574&sort=5a&page=2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If you buy an adjustable Panhard Rod i believe that by adjusting it you can make the camber different but the main purpose is what these guys say, its a brace for the trailing arms and i would recommend getting one!Not trueThe stub axle is welded to to the bream on the starletsCamber is unadjustable and shouldn't change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mech5107 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You can only change the toe in some degree, but the panard is not to be used for this. Only used to center the beam to the body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Not trueThe stub axle is welded to to the bream on the starletsCamber is unadjustable and shouldn't changeTrue but your pushing the trailing arms out arnt you if you adjust the panhard rod at a longer length? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 No, all the panard rod does is moves the axle to the left or the right of the car, depending on whether you shorten or lengthen it! Basically if the right wheel is sitting closer to the arch than the left when its sitting on the floor, you can move it across so that they both sit closer to the center or more evenly spaced to the arches. If the geo is setup properly the rear axle will be centered against the front wheels but this may not necessarily mean its centered looks wise but is better for handling purposes ;)The camber, toe never changes on the rear of our cars without a lot of work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have 1 for sale brand new fitted and never driven whitline interested?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mech5107 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Due to the geometry, when adjusting the panard, there is a small change of both rear wheels. The wheel themselves are not adjustable.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve-gers Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I made my own adjustable panhard rod for under £30 and it works perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 pics?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 As above... I've got tein springs and 6.5 advance and the osr wheel catches could this be my problem? Advans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 if you have lowered your car doesnt matter springs or coilovers,and want it driving properly then get one and get the alignment done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan106 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Aahhh, so this is why my o/s rear wheel scrubs! helpful thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I cut weld adjusters into the middle of the stock units Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 i like that!!can it be adjusted on the car? if so i might make one#! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yes, no need to take it off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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