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Old 03-22-2010, 10:02 AM
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I think it's a great idea. I can see some of the downsides or the potential liabilities but that exists in almost anything.

I do have a question though. How hard is it to make the bends needed with the rails? The metal is 0.125" thick which isn't huge but isn't thin either. It appears that a 180* bend is needed for the ends and the underside of the rail at the axle looks to be a fairly difficult to pull off. Is this something that can be done with C-clamps and vises easily?

Keep innovating Rodger and keep us updated on a 2nd gen offering
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Old 03-22-2010, 10:19 AM
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Customcam, do you own or drive a 55-57 chevrolet? Rodger seems by all appearances to be a stand up guy, he has throughly explained the system, that it's 'in progress', it was engineered, and it's obviously not for an amature that just purchased a used welder on ebay.




This comment answers itself, is it really necessary? Its a pile of laser cut pieces that meet thickness requirements and was designed by an engineer, needs to be assembled...



The above link is just unecessary, which one of these 'mates' are you? Why do you choose to bash a vendor here?



Uncalled for...



The only person with 'their knickers in a knot'...is you! You have left Rodger no alternative but to rebut you! It's in the prototype phase! The only negative comments are from you. Every comment on Lateral-G is positive but yours! I think this is awesome in it's simplicity and innovation.

We have a very friendly forum here, and we are not the world police. Rodger has the credentials, the builds, the coverage, the business, the web presence, the awards...that equals credibility.I live on the other end of the USA from Rodger,and I don't have a horse in this race, but I have followed this thread.


Enough is enough.
I really think it is absolutely absurd to be using terms like "Knickers" on this site. This is a clean wholesome community. Come on people clean it up!

Get a grip Customcam. This thread was started not to announce a new product, but to continue the prototyping process of a potential new product. Rodger is looking for the feedback from real world DIY folks so that he can truly evaluate the positive and negative points of this product. Make no mistake, Rodger will not release it until it is correct. Just curious, what are your credentials with regard to this subject? I also do not have a horse in this race, but I do follow threads like this. I think is is superb that Rodger would put this out to real folks looking for feedback. As they say once you put it out there you can't take it back. Rodger is putting it on the line doing something like this. I applaud him for it.
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Old 03-22-2010, 10:35 AM
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Rodger,

I think this is fantastic and really good idea!!! With laser cut pieces it goes together like legos.

And just think how much easier is it to ship on pieces vs full size frame!
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Old 03-22-2010, 01:31 PM
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customcam just seems to have issue with rodger and was just chomping at the bit to attack him... just look through his previous post in anything regarding rodger or ironworks...I know rodger saw all his post in this thread and just didnt address(well direct at least)) them because he knows theres no real validity behind his post. i actually found it funny that he kept post even though know one even responded to him.
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One more thing Rodger, 55 frame horns are different than 56 and 57 horns which are the same.
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Old 03-22-2010, 02:13 PM
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screw the tri5 guys...... send me a chevelle chassis!!
Looks great Rodger good luck with it and I'll take a chevelle chassis when there ready.
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I was more curious about the differences between the Chev and Pontiac than the difference in body styles. The front suspension for the Chev is completely different than for the Pontiac but the rear is the same so I am hopeful the body mounting points are the same.

-J


FYI: I read the thread at Tri-5 and I thought I would throw this out there since I saw something mentioned about it. TCI uses two fixtures to build a chassis, one fixture for the rail itself and one fixture for the frame once the rails are built to spec. If the rails or chassis are more than 1/16" out front to back the rails are scrapped.
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Old 03-22-2010, 03:06 PM
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Very cool idea Rodger. I hope you get the feedback you need to keep moving forward with this. Best of luck to you and the crew.
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I really think it is absolutely absurd to be using terms like "Knickers" on this site. This is a clean wholesome community. Come on people clean it up!


"knickers"......wadda dumbass!!!

BTW I know who you are customcam.........

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Old 03-22-2010, 07:14 PM
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[QUOTE=novanutcase;277127]

"knickers"......wadda dumbass!!!

BTW I know who you are customcam.........

John[/QUOTe
Tell me you little ****. John guess what you just did? You just threatened me.. Good on your John

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