New Project 72 Camaro Coolwelder62 - Lateral-g Forums

jst8a5.0 · #1 03-01-2009, 11:37 PM

I really am not trying to rain on a parade or anything, but the thing that scares me about doing my own subframe is how in the world will it look after the alignment. Will there be 30 shims on one side and the need for -30 shims on the other, LOL! How does one find where to locate mounting points and how do you get one side to be near exactly as the other. Then how will it ride and handle with your weight, center of gravity and weight bias? Don't mean to highjack. I really like what I am seeing here, just have a few questions on how it's done. Thanks.

coolwelder62 · #2 03-02-2009, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I had my 3rd. grader do the math & plot the suspenion pick up points. I am pretty sure it work work just fine. I am not going to use shims I think I will have that same 3rd. grader machine me some soild alum. spacers. You know kind of like what Art morrison uses on their fine driving frt. subframe.

ProTouring442 · #3 03-02-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62

Thanks for the kind words. I had my 3rd. grader do the math & plot the suspenion pick up points. I am pretty sure it work work just fine. I am not going to use shims I think I will have that same 3rd. grader machine me some soild alum. spacers. You know kind of like what Art morrison uses on their fine driving frt. subframe.

great... now I know that there is at least one 3rd grader out there who's smarter than I am!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

**syborg tt** · #4 03-26-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ProTouring442

great... now I know that there is at least one 3rd grader out there who's smarter than I am!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Don't feel bad my 2nd grader came home with here homework and I told her I had no clue and we needed to wait till Mom came home so she could explain it to both of us.

btw - The subframe looks awesome and I have a nice 2nd gen with all new NOS GM metal on it that is looking for a nice subframe

coolwelder62 · #5 03-29-2009, 05:06 PM

Give me a call at 785.594.7481 during the day. Lets talk. Scott.

almcbri · #6 03-02-2009, 07:00 AM

Impressive work! Everything looks great.

Rhino · #7 05-17-2009, 12:48 PM

I have a few questions Scott. It appears that you're using a Fox body mustang rack. Did you perform any modifications to it?
The rest appears to be C6?
Were there any specific requirements you were trying to hit when designing the geometry?

I'm in the process of planning my front sub utilizing C5 components. What is your flange to flange width with that rack?
Are you happy with the way your steering arms turned out? I've been trying to think of a cost effective method to create some arms for my sub, but thought the accuracy required for them would be higher than what's achievable with bent steel. If you're happy with your approach I might have to look into doing something similar.

**tones2SS** · #8 05-17-2009, 03:32 PM

That looks good Scott.
Any updates?

coolwelder62 · #9 05-17-2009, 08:17 PM

The rack I used is a 80-93 fox style AGR 15:1 rack from jegs $249.95 .Flange to flange is 60.0inches. My steering arms are 1.0X1.25 cold roll steel bar stock W/ .875 o.d X .188 wall 4130 tubing bungs Tig welded togather.When Mark built the Mule He used round tubing to make his steering arms so I think my design will work.My Goal was to build this next car on a super tight budget. So when the local Chevy dealer donated the C-6 corvette parts, I built my on frt. end so I could save the $7000.00 grand needed to get the unit from another supplier.I am working on the shell repair sheet metal now. In a few weeks I will post photos of the progress.Thanks Scott.

jst8a5.0 · #10 03-02-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62

Thanks for the kind words. I had my 3rd. grader do the math & plot the suspenion pick up points. I am pretty sure it work work just fine. I am not going to use shims I think I will have that same 3rd. grader machine me some soild alum. spacers. You know kind of like what Art morrison uses on their fine driving frt. subframe.

It's hard to detect sarcasm on a message board....How many times has this 3rd grader failed third grade so they could be equal in knowledge and stature of Art Morrison? And how would this 3rd grader plot in real space the suspension points? What kind of equipment did this youngster use, besides his or her 3rd grade education?