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Subject:Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
From:Tony Collins
Date:Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:09:20 -0400

This is the type of ebay sell that warrants last of questions form list
members.

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On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 8:56 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VANAGON-CAST-IRON-FRONT-SUSPENSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ016QQitemZ260133939554QQtcZphoto
>
> Item #260133939554
>
> "The ride difference between the sheet metal lower control arm suspensions,
> and this one, is comparable to the *difference between a truck and a
> Cadalliac*. If you have been wondering why your Vanagon just dosent ride as
> nicely as that other Vanagon you once rode in, this is probably the reason.
> The cast iron lower control arm *acts as a flywheel*. It absorbs the energy
> caused by bumps in the road.* Stores it and keeps it from being transmitted
> to you.* Arrive at the camp ground fresher with this suspension.  "
>
> Could someone explain to how suspension can "act as a flywheel" and what
> laws of physics it invents or overcomes by "storing energy" indefinitely?
> Curious minds want to know!
>
> --
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>

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