NEW Roadster Shop "Fast Track" Chassis - Lateral-g Forums

Roadster Shop · #1 08-13-2010, 09:49 AM

Introducing the new "Fast Track" chassis line up fromt he Roadster Shop.

Each chassis is built around our new "Fast Track" IFS to be he ultimate pro-touring package.

Construction• Over 75 Individual Components Specifically Machined or Fabricated for this Application. Not a Single off the Shelf Part has Been Used
• Acetyl GP Bushings with 660 Bronze Oiled Sleeves for Maximum Performance and Zero Deflection Compared to the Industry Standard, Polyurethane.
• Double Sheared and Gusseted Brackets for Added Strength
• Grade 8 Hardware Standard
• Positive and Negative Jounce Bumpers to Protect Coilovers from Excessive Abuse
• 7075 T-651 Billet Aluminum Steering Arms for Strength and Weight Reduction
• 4041 Pre-Hardened Control Arm Mounts
• Completely TIG Welded for strength and appearance

Performance• Controlled Roll Center
• Built in Caster and Camber Street Settings, Easily Adjustable for Track Set Ups
• Optimal Motion Ratio for Accurate Spring Ratings
• Light Weight Components for Lowest Unsprung Weight With Out Sacrificing Strength
• C6 Corvette Spindles, Hubs and Lower Ball Joints
• Performance Improvements over Stock Corvette Geometry
o Increased Negative Camber Gains
o Increased Wheel Clearance (to Control Arms)
o Increased Strength
o Drastically Reduced Bushing Deflection

Installation• Lowered Steering Rack for Additional Oil Pan Clearance
• Available in a Standard or Narrowed Track Width for Lowered Vehicles or Wide Front Wheels
• User Friendly, Serviceable Design.
• Easy Adjustment and Access of Steering Rack, Sway Bar, and Coilovers
• Reverse Mounted Upper Control Arm for Simple Caster and Camber Adjustments
• Streamlined Crossmember for Maximum Ground Clearance and Minimal Visibility

Each chassis is year, make, and model specific designed with the builder in mind. Stance, tire sizes, engine location and clearances, exhaust routing and clearances, weight, and installation have all been carefully taken into account. Chassis are designed to use stock body mounts, bumper mounts, and core support mounts to ease the installation. Models designed for cars originally built on a full frame will be direct bolt up with no body modifications. Models built for unibody cars will require varying levels of floor modification depending on the car. All chassis have been built and test fit on original, solid cars to guarantee the best fit.

Current Models:
1953-62 Corvette
1955-57 Chevy
1955-59 Chevy Pick Up
1967-72 C10 Chevy Pick Up
1967-69 Camaro
1970-81 Camaro
1962-67 Nova
1970-74 Challenger/Cuda
1964-70 Mustang
1964-74 Chevelle/GTO (GM A Body)
Universal Front Clip
Universal Front Crossmember

Coming Soon:
1958-64 Impala
1968-74 Nova
Vehicle Specific Front Subframes

All chassis and suspension components are in full production and ready for delivery. Dealer inquiries welcome. Please email [email protected] to find out about dealer opportunities.

Roadster Shop · #2 08-13-2010, 10:03 AM

1967-69 Camaro Chassis:

Designed with minimal floor modification to retain 95% of the stock floor.
Ride height is 1" - 2" lower than current sub-frame kits available.
Maximum strength of a TRUE chassis to eliminate body flexing.
Utilizes stock front bumper, core support, and front body mounts.
Rear frame rail bolts into the stock spring hanger to easily align the chassis with body.
Accomodate a 275-295 front tire on a 10" rim and a 345 rear tire on a 12" rim
Retains stock gas tank

Only floor modifications required are a notch in the rear foot well and a pocket for the upper 4-bar. (Rough cut in this picture to allow room to work and fit suspension/brackets. Actual cuts can be much tighter to the chassis)

Sitting about 1.5" higher than actual ride height will be. Rear tire is 29.8" tall in this picture. The chassis was designed with a 28" tall rear tire. There is also no weight on the car)