Some C2-C3 Corvette stuff
 

well one of the really cool projects here has been for the corvette guys is our new coil over system!!!! Hope you guys like the sneak peek at the newest stuff in the pipeline!!

first we looked at front end geometry and built new arms to increase castor added castor slugs for adjustments, new lower arms to get the coilover angle right and relocate the lower balljoint to center the wheel, then added tall spindles for better camber curve, and fixed the bump steer with some awesome billet steering arms, so now you can get bigger wheels on the stock setup

heres most of the current systems parts
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc642222f.jpg

close up of the steering arms
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps3a19f27e.jpg

the system assembled
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps8fc2b9f0.jpg

installed on our shop car
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps5669c608.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps873b26e0.jpg

heres is were we had the most fun!! a redesign of the rear arms! offset for wider wheels, a more ridged ladder structure design and direct fitment of the coilover, new third member cross mount with integrated upper shock mount for with correct shock angle, and adjustable radius rods and new lower mount!

offset trailing arms
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4e2d5cc0.jpg

upper mount
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps8e204d9d.jpg

upper mount installed
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...psbdc81c5f.jpg

complete rear system!!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps84d79d84.jpg

Very nice stuff here! Interested in the front setup for our C2. And that rear crossmember is very cool :thumbsup:

Brett said you guys came up with a rear swaybar setup too?

You are correct. . .the C2/C3 system is the first splined sway bar set up we've developed. We use a 1.25" bar up front and a 1.00" bar in the rear.
In addition to the multiple pick-up points on the arms this will also allow you to easily and quickly change sway bar rates by swapping bars.

Britt Is it ready yet? I'll have my pickup truck in Nashville. Lol

You specific system will be on display at Nashville...you can take it home with you.

...or bring your car and some tools/buddies and install it at the show :)

Thanks Bret and Britt and Rodney.
I'm bringing the Camaro but I hope to have the Vette Going at Columbus.
See You tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks
Mike

This is just the coolest thing since sliced bread.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Great looking steering arms! Any plans to build a "reversed" set for a possible front steer (rack) application?

Pappy

Complete install pics at my photobucket site. Swaybars coming soon.
Thanks Ridetech


http://s295.photobucket.com/user/k7k...?sort=3&page=1

Does the new diff crossmember raise the diff height, and if so by how much?

Cheers guys!

This is what I call timing, our 78 is torn apart right now, and we have been looking at the options short of making everything from scratch, your upper crossmember is very close to our paper napkin design, if nothing else we would like to start with that pc and add as budget allows, do you use solid or poly bushings in the crossmember ? I want to firm up the car, noise and ride are secondary.

Any pricing targets ?

BadBird,

I posted this over on Pro-Touring, so I thought I'd just paste it here so everyone can see it as well:

1) Does the new rear crossmember raise the differential for improved toe control?
As per the "Vette Improvement Program" articles written around 1985 and the "Chevrolet Power" book written in 1984 the desired changes at that time were to raise the rear differential and lower the strut rod mounts at the diff.
When we designed this kit we had the luxury of 30-odd years of others playing with this suspension, so our first item of business was to read as much as we could.
Though we used the VIP and the Power Manual as a starting point we further altered a few things to get the most out of the geometry.
We did raise the diff slightly (though raising it too much becomes an issue on the early cars as the rear u-joints want to hit the body), and lower the strut rods.

Basically what you are trying to do is get the axles and strut rods in the right place to achieve the desired toe and camber gain changes and roll center at the desired ride height.
So, to answer and further elaborate on your question, yes we did change things to achieve the desired toe, camber and roll center. We also use heims on the strut rods which allows us to eliminate the eccentric bolt and still change static camber with all parts on the car.

2) Can the front steering arms accommodate more conventional balljoints?
The steering arms have a taper machined into them (just like the OE units). We use a tapered adapter to mount the heim end. However, you need to be careful, if you move the location much it will have a dramatic effect on the steering geometry; and it may cause interference with the rim.
Why would you want to change it?

It is about time to get something new for a vettes too. There is a lot of potential customers in C2-C3 genre.

wait till they see these cars run!!!:excited: holy smokes there quick

heres a few pictures of the system going on to a show frame


http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ad8a13b.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...psd82736dd.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5fd5140a.jpg