mel kuipers Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I have a 2004 WCM 7, and in autocross will pick up the inside rear wheel when cornering tight. That of course leads to wheel spin. A friend of mine with a Westfield, says a front sway bar would help hold the rear flat and down. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has achieved that install. Thanks, Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anker Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 The trick is to make the front stiffer than the back, Either by stiffening the front sway bar or by loosening the rear, if you have one. I have completely disconnected the rear sway bar on my 1987 1700 Supersprint and have no problem with rear wheel spin. An LSD would also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel kuipers Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Thanks Anker. My ride does not have a front or rear sway bar, but does have an LSD. In a hard corner, it lifts the inside rear tire, and the LSD wants some traction to limit spin. So I am looking to find a way to put a sway bar on the front. That should limit wheel lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastg Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 At this years NJMP event I will be looking at anti roll bars to get some ideas for my Locost. I don't have either from for rear ARB's and want to at least add a front ARB. The rear will be easy but the front will be a little more challenging. It funny last year I was looking at Roll Bar ideas, This year it's Anti Roll Bar ideas, there is a theme here somewhere. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytocycle Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Mel, where are you located? I am in Scottsdale AZ and have WCM that's not running and the prior owner removed the front sway bar if you wanted to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel kuipers Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Mel, where are you located? I am in Scottsdale AZ and have WCM that's not running and the prior owner removed the front sway bar if you wanted to check it out. I am in Mt now, but will be in Mesa in January.....if you still have the bar I would love to look at it....my phone is 406 223-1515....lets be in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanderGA Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I made an effort and googled it to no avail. What is WCM? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytocycle Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 WCM is no longer in business. They use to fix lotus 7 variants for track use in Texas and then decided to make their own. What they built were based on S2000 engine/transmission with WRX rear end and Coil overs . 1240lbs with 240hp. Prices started at 38k I made an effort and googled it to no avail. What is WCM? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 WCM is no longer in business. They use to fix lotus 7 variants for track use in Texas and then decided to make their own. What they built were based on S2000 engine/transmission with WRX rear end and Coil overs . 1240lbs with 240hp. Prices started at 38k The company is owed by a member here. WestTexasS2K He may be able to advise you on the status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel kuipers Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 SanderGA is exactly right...mine was built by Jerry Eddens in Mo in 2004 ...picture in in my icon....Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel kuipers Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Jerry....have just been talking about you I think....see above....how are you?....had a great season (as in my best FTD performance yet)....Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I don't think any of the WCMs run sway bars.... Loren (WestTexas...) raced a lot and I think it came down to spring rates and shock adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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