Introducing: Project 1/2-TRAK

[Damn True]

Originally Posted by NotNew

I thought the point of the adjustable bumpsteer spacers was to get the tie rod as close to parallel with the control arm as possible, so they pivot on the same axis, this pic looks like the tie rod is way to low....?? Im not an expert i just thought that was the way to do it..?

Chris,

I threw the whole stack of spacers on there for two reasons:

1) Because James' car, as described, currently has .8" of spacers needed to correct bumpsteer on his particular setup. Though they (James & David) are in the process of correcting this with a potential solution that may be useful to me as well.

2) Because I wanted to see what the worst case scenario would look like so I know what issues I may, but hopefully will not have to address.

[SickSpeedMonte]

To minimize bumpsteer, you dont necessarily want the tie rods parallel to the LCA's. You want them create a line that passes through the instant center at ride height, and follows it for as much of the suspension range as possible.

[justin_corona]

hey the build is pretty sick your making some progress a lot more than i would get done. the car is going to be sick when its done. you rear deck spoiler and valence where am i to fiend some like that ?

[yamadog]

What happned to this project? I love this car!!!!! Jason

[Damn True]

Went stagnant for a while due to family responsibilities. Back at it now.

it's been a while. Roughly 2.5yrs if my math is correct since I've touched my car. If you follow my blog at all the reasons why should be known. But if not have a look here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...ell-lived.html

here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...-you-suck.html

here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...-in-tears.html

and finally:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mer...?pid=168113720

In the last 2.5yrs I've lost all my Grandparents and a dog. The last 2yrs have been spent caring for my Grandfather who had dementia/Alzheimer's. Dealing with other members of my family, various healthcare interests all while watching my Grandfather be slowly killed by his own brain. It's put a toll on me and my marriage and we are just now beginning to catch our breath and start thinking about resuming some form of "normal" life.

So the other day I remembered a conversation I had with my Grandmother about 4yrs ago when I shared with her what I was doing with her car. Couldn't stop thinking about it all day. When I got home from work I went into the garage, cried a bit and started clearing the space around the car and on the workbench. Wound up spending about 5hrs out there. The last 3 or so actually under the car with a grinder and the welder.

My welding is shaky...but damn it felt nice, cathartic and somehow right again to be working on it and doing something for myself.

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Spent some time on the phone with some really great and helpful vendors over the last few days that I will call out individually as appropriate. I have quite a bunch of parts coming my way and the updates will follow.

Finished the mock-up of the rear suspension tonight and loaded the housing, x-member and various rods into the wagon to go to powder coating tomorow. It pains me to cover up all of Matts beautiful work.

Next up, finishing up the sheet metal portions above and around the upper link. Kinda kicking my ass as to how to do it cleanly.

Axles arrived today from Currie.

[Ron in SoCal]

God bless True. Going/went through that with my Mom. In her better days she still remembered the Camaro.

It means something, so don't ever give up.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Damn True

Went stagnant for a while due to family responsibilities. Back at it now.

it's been a while. Roughly 2.5yrs if my math is correct since I've touched my car. If you follow my blog at all the reasons why should be known. But if not have a look here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...ell-lived.html

here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...-you-suck.html

here:

http://thedamntrueexperiment.blogspo...-in-tears.html

and finally:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mer...?pid=168113720

In the last 2.5yrs I've lost all my Grandparents and a dog. The last 2yrs have been spent caring for my Grandfather who had dementia/Alzheimer's. Dealing with other members of my family, various healthcare interests all while watching my Grandfather be slowly killed by his own brain. It's put a toll on me and my marriage and we are just now beginning to catch our breath and start thinking about resuming some form of "normal" life.

So the other day I remembered a conversation I had with my Grandmother about 4yrs ago when I shared with her what I was doing with her car. Couldn't stop thinking about it all day. When I got home from work I went into the garage, cried a bit and started clearing the space around the car and on the workbench. Wound up spending about 5hrs out there. The last 3 or so actually under the car with a grinder and the welder.

My welding is shaky...but damn it felt nice, cathartic and somehow right again to be working on it and doing something for myself.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]89382[/ATTACH]

Spent some time on the phone with some really great and helpful vendors over the last few days that I will call out individually as appropriate. I have quite a bunch of parts coming my way and the updates will follow.

Finished the mock-up of the rear suspension tonight and loaded the housing, x-member and various rods into the wagon to go to powder coating tomorow. It pains me to cover up all of Matts beautiful work.

Next up, finishing up the sheet metal portions above and around the upper link. Kinda kicking my ass as to how to do it cleanly.

Axles arrived today from Currie.

Welcome back and hope to help you out as much as I can. Your grandfather was truly blessed to have you for a grandson. Sorry for your loss.


Let me know if you need a hand with the sheetmetal cover. Mi shopa Su shopa

[Greg from Aus]

Sorry for your Loss, I too have a dad that has dementia. It's a terrible disease. I hope things look up real soon.

[Flash68]

Good to see you back here True.

[JKnight]

Glad to see you back on it True. My condolences on your recent losses. You're a good man for keeping your priorities straight through these tough times.

Looking forward to hearing about your plans for the front end, since you're selling off the modified stock subframe approach.