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Post by bren on Jul 26, 2012 18:47:01 GMT -5
Nice tack mount! Very innovative.
How does the springplate jig work? Do you force the spring plates to line up with the axles in that position?
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Post by dubfreak1 on Jul 26, 2012 19:58:51 GMT -5
How does the springplate jig work? Do you force the spring plates to line up with the axles in that position? I removed the torsion bars from the car and had the bolts that hold the axle tubes to the spring plate loose. The fixture bolts to the tubes to get them in a straight line and then I tightened the axle tube bolts. Now I can mark where the tubes are in relation to the spring plates and be sure that I have no toe in or toe out when the ride height is is also flat. The marks can also give a starting point if a little toe in or toe out is desired. |
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Post by 67type1 on Jul 27, 2012 5:51:41 GMT -5
The jig looks great. Might not be a bad idea to measure the distance from rear axle to front axle and tweak it so there's little to no "dog leg" (both sides track straight, less rolling resistance) Just a thought   |
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Post by dubfreak1 on Jul 27, 2012 16:06:03 GMT -5
You're right Ray. I think that is why the old marks are off. I like to find the centerline of the car and then measure from the center of the front to each side in the rear and then visa versa for the front end. I am planning on starting with zero toe in the rear and very slight negative toe-in in the front on this car. I'm looking for straight line stability and minimum drag. This is a whole different ball game than what I'm used to, so we will see how it works out.
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Post by MadMike on Jul 28, 2012 6:14:37 GMT -5
Hey Rudy,Nice Jig ;)You do run caster shims too don't you?
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Post by dubfreak1 on Aug 11, 2012 16:15:47 GMT -5
I don't know Mike, those aluminum shims are pretty heavy.  I'll probably run them anyway. Today's project was to get the front end down. This car will have both torsion bars in the front at least in the beginning. I rotated the anchors to get the trailing arms about level. You can see here how much the top anchor was moved compared to the bottom one. Cut the bottom one after the pic and got them both re welded. Ran out of time for reassembly.  |
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Post by vwbugg2275 on Aug 11, 2012 18:11:43 GMT -5
if you slot them you can adjust them some but bad thing they wont stay tight and they will move thats what mine did so i welded them after they got adjusted one last time
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Post by dubfreak1 on Aug 26, 2012 19:09:25 GMT -5
Well we did it again. Process improvements have allowed us to equal all of 2011's production of mid mounts in less than one day. (See project 68 thread). While we have not yet secured a gov't grant to start production on these parts, the future seems bright indeed. We are still copying Old Speeds design and skinning the part out like the communists do, but right here in the USA. You have probably heard that the Chinesse GDP in trending downward, and with this midmount, you now know why..............  Plans are to tack it in place and do the finish welding when the body and pan are seperated again. Hopefully soon. ;D |
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Post by bren on Aug 27, 2012 20:01:19 GMT -5
Any chance you want to go into production?
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Post by dubfreak1 on Aug 28, 2012 6:37:15 GMT -5
Any chance you want to go into production? We are in production................ Volume is kinda low, however ;D The real reasons that I'm making my own on these rather than just using the Old Speed one is the 3/16 material. I think this is 1) a more appropriate thickness for a good welding condition to the pan material, 2) more than stong enough (especially with the 1600), 3) lighter than 1/4 inch, and 4) allows me to fit it to the specific pan it is going to be used on. |
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Post by MadMike on Aug 28, 2012 7:22:43 GMT -5
Looks too heavy to me ;D ;D ;D should be made from Zorcon encusted unabtainium, Opps just gave up some racing secrets ;D ;D
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Post by dubfreak1 on Aug 28, 2012 17:42:19 GMT -5
Looks too heavy to me ;D ;D ;D OK, you're right. Fixed it. ;D  ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by bren on Aug 28, 2012 18:04:34 GMT -5
I want one of this version! How much?
I need to keep my car light too you know!
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Post by dubfreak1 on Aug 28, 2012 19:21:08 GMT -5
I just happen to a a hunk of 1/2 inch that we could make one out of.......................... Well, OK, I think there is another hunk of 3/16 inch also That would double the 2011 production!!!!!!! |
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Post by bren on Aug 28, 2012 21:07:04 GMT -5
I just happen to a a hunk of 1/2 inch that we could make one out of.......................... Um, ok? What, no wait! |
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I'll probably run them anyway.