Question about CPP C5 uprights for 1970-81 F-body

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

We tested the CPP spindles on Mary's car for a few events. The spindles were fine, the GMR hubs had some play and adjustment issues so we had to stop using them.

That is an interesting comment. I am sure JSM would have some CRAZY long winded explanation about this as he touted these as the ABSOLUTE best thing going. and has always slagged on the hubs used by GM and ATS.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

We tested the CPP spindles on Mary's car for a few events. The spindles were fine, the GMR hubs had some play and adjustment issues so we had to stop using them.

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

That is an interesting comment. I am sure JSM would have some CRAZY long winded explanation about this as he touted these as the ABSOLUTE best thing going. and has always slagged on the hubs used by GM and ATS.

[MillerBuilt]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

That is an interesting comment. I am sure JSM would have some CRAZY long winded explanation about this as he touted these as the ABSOLUTE best thing going. and has always slagged on the hubs used by GM and ATS.

Hi Blake!

Here is a pic of Mr. Pozzi's experience pushing your AFX spindle/hub... If I recall David had approx.. 3/8" static clearance and upon hard cornering this was the result.....

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And then there was the ONE time/event that David/Mary ran the GMR hub that they took first place in Del Mar on the Auto-X. I don't recall any shavings

I would like to also ad (and hopefully David will verify), that he really spent no time working with myself to resolve the minimal "play" he was experiencing. (actually, if I searched hard enough I am sure I could find the email from him stating that....) Also, was about the time Art Morrison caught wind that David was trying out a NEW CPP Upright along with GMR Hub and decided to offer up a complete new front clip and was THE reason the CPP Upright and GMR Hub came off with no more testing...

So there you go Blake

[Rod P]

like watching a hockey game

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Rod P

like watching a hockey game

heavy on the checking....dude are you wearing pants?

[Blake Foster]

NICE
And we know for SURE it wasn't the wheel that was flexing right? because that to my knowledge is the ONLY time we have seen this happen. My Nova had no more than 1/4 to 3/8 clearance with no issues, So I just want to cover all the bases.
I know I have seen wheels like this (maybe not this brand as I don't know which it is ) Break the center out of them on the auto cross/ road race so I would assume there would be some FLEXING in the wheel??

I am not going to get into it.

[Ernie W]

Hmm, I didn't think I would get this much response on the topic. I don't autocross or road race, I do plan on going to the drag strip some. Would I be better off with the CPP spindle or modify my stock ones and go with the Kore 3 setup? My main concern was possible failure of the cpp spindle as some say its a cheap cast. Right now I'm leaning towards the Kore 3 route.

Thanks for the input guys, good to see some well known names chiming in on this.

[fishface]

See what a can of crap you opened Ernie, ya big trouble maker?? Lol. Just kidding, funny how a simple question can turn into a pissing contest.

[WSSix]

Ernie, you're building a street car like I am. I have Kore3's front C5/6 brake kit on stock spindles with their billet hubs and 1/2 studs. I have no doubt this setup will be plenty for my needs. I have no doubt it will be plenty for your needs as well. Keep it simple.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Ernie, you're building a street car like I am. I have Kore3's front C5/6 brake kit on stock spindles with their billet hubs and 1/2 studs. I have no doubt this setup will be plenty for my needs. I have no doubt it will be plenty for your needs as well. Keep it simple.

Agreed, we beat the hell out of many stock spindles with zero issues or failures. Can't say the same for the CPP stuff.

In my opinion a simple Kore 3 caliper bracket is cheaper than the C5 hub you will need.

David has some great advice on the ball joints but for a street car might not be necassary.