Reply to "550 Spyder Replica Wanted"

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Greg Leach worked on developing IRS for his Spyder in early 2000s but gave up. Carey had DeDion in a few of his cars with water cooled VW engines.
I personally think neither Greg or Carey would agree to develop IRS in a Spyder for any amount. Spyders are a part of their business but it’s not the money maker. Greg makes his money off of speedsters and Coupes. Carey makes his money off of speedsters and Super Coupes. I’ve had 3 spyders with rear swing axle and I’ve never had a big complaint. The car is just so light. If I was going to add anything to my Spyder it would be ring and pinion front steering. The steering is the weak link in the Spyder. I think the worm gear steering is the weak link in any replica.

3/14/223:26 PM

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