| Thanks to Chuck Aulgur et al [message #140638] |
Tue, 23 August 2011 12:36  |
Carl S.
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This is just an open "THANK YOU" going out to Chuck Aulgur for his fine work on the Reaction Arm Brake System. If you haven't driven a coach with this system on it, you will be amazed at the difference when you do. Also, if you haven't looked at Chuck's presentation of Rick Flanagan's cad drawings of the system, and read his commentary, you really should. In this slide, chuck points out the tremendous improvement in stopping distance that the reaction arm gives you:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34215&title=swaybar-reaction-arm-combo-10&cat=5481
The lower part of the caption says that the average stopping distance, from 35 mph, went from 95 ft. to 58 ft. A reduction of 37 feet! That could have been two cars that you just plowed through. That is truly remarkable.
Again, Thank you Chuck, and also Rick, for refining the design, and Jim K. for taking the initiative and getting this thing on the market. I would encourage any of you who use your coach, to consider getting in on the potential upcoming "group buy". I am wishing I had waited to take advantage of an offer like that, but it's too late for me. It's not too late for me to be driving a much safer coach though, and I'm glad I made the investment.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Thanks to Chuck Aulgur et al [message #140682 is a reply to message #140638] |
Tue, 23 August 2011 18:10  |
GeorgeRud
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What impresses me most is the fact that none of these projects are going to make anyone rich - they really are labors of love. All the little upgrades that are available continue to make the GMC a very viable RV 35 years after they were new. Can't say the same for many other brands.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Thanks to Chuck Aulgur et al [message #140685 is a reply to message #140682] |
Tue, 23 August 2011 18:52 |
Carl S.
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| GeorgeRud wrote on Tue, 23 August 2011 16:10 |
What impresses me most is the fact that none of these projects are going to make anyone rich - they really are labors of love. All the little upgrades that are available continue to make the GMC a very viable RV 35 years after they were new. Can't say the same for many other brands.
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Very True. Chuck came up with the idea for the benefit of the whole community, Rick F. did all the CAD design work on his own time, and you can bet Jim K.'s profit margin is razor thin, probably not enough to cover much of his overhead. I'm reasonably sure the other great products we get from all kinds of sources share the same story.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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