Lets See Those Custom Parts v.2023
#346
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Yep, I sell most of the things. I just have to be carefull Im not advertising here and just stick to answering direct questions. Still working on updating my website and will get prices on there soon for all my stuff but it will always be individual sales cause just a side hobby for me.
On the top of what Im making, I have material on the way to make the V2 uprights in a short version. These are 1.25" of offset for the street guys or shorter wheels. Also have a EvoX upright on the way to get the ABS measurements and make couple sets for those. Have 2 guys asking specifically so time to start making something for "those" guys.
I should also start looking at making a 3/4" longer control arm for the EvoX and widebody 8/9 guys. Shouldn't be a hard change but do need to do some FEA checks and the steering angle fit checks.
On the top of what Im making, I have material on the way to make the V2 uprights in a short version. These are 1.25" of offset for the street guys or shorter wheels. Also have a EvoX upright on the way to get the ABS measurements and make couple sets for those. Have 2 guys asking specifically so time to start making something for "those" guys.
I should also start looking at making a 3/4" longer control arm for the EvoX and widebody 8/9 guys. Shouldn't be a hard change but do need to do some FEA checks and the steering angle fit checks.
Also, I'm planning to buy a set of your top hats for my flags while I have them apart for cleaning this winter. My concern is them pulling the wheel further back in the wheel arch and my tires already rub the backside of the wheel well. Are there any other ways I can pull it back forward other than an antilift bushing kit for the lca?
#347
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Dallas's LCA will fix that.
#348
What would be the benefit of a longer lca for the ct9a guys?
Also, I'm planning to buy a set of your top hats for my flags while I have them apart for cleaning this winter. My concern is them pulling the wheel further back in the wheel arch and my tires already rub the backside of the wheel well. Are there any other ways I can pull it back forward other than an antilift bushing kit for the lca?
Also, I'm planning to buy a set of your top hats for my flags while I have them apart for cleaning this winter. My concern is them pulling the wheel further back in the wheel arch and my tires already rub the backside of the wheel well. Are there any other ways I can pull it back forward other than an antilift bushing kit for the lca?
On my car, I've played with how much offset at the top with pushing the wheel as far forward as possible to keep in the 7-8deg caster range. Pushing the wheel forward really helps with clearance on the rear fender well and also has some effects of taking weight off the tires. Small change of course, but every bit of trying to get wheels ahead of the motor help.
Heh, that makes me wonder if I can do something really crazy and move them way forward to the limits of the axle angle.
#350
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Its really a combination thing depending on your tire size and current clearance. As youve seen, moving back can be tough for clearance unless you have an offset rear bushing (pretty common) or something like my LCA's with an adjustable trailing arm length.
On my car, I've played with how much offset at the top with pushing the wheel as far forward as possible to keep in the 7-8deg caster range. Pushing the wheel forward really helps with clearance on the rear fender well and also has some effects of taking weight off the tires. Small change of course, but every bit of trying to get wheels ahead of the motor help.
Heh, that makes me wonder if I can do something really crazy and move them way forward to the limits of the axle angle.
On my car, I've played with how much offset at the top with pushing the wheel as far forward as possible to keep in the 7-8deg caster range. Pushing the wheel forward really helps with clearance on the rear fender well and also has some effects of taking weight off the tires. Small change of course, but every bit of trying to get wheels ahead of the motor help.
Heh, that makes me wonder if I can do something really crazy and move them way forward to the limits of the axle angle.
I feel like moving them to the limit of the axles rotation would cause premature wear issues. Only one way to find out.
#351
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#352
Dude, Im gonna have to come down there and install for you... Or send car up to me and I'll finish it .
Yep, All my parts have kept the factory style interfaces so people could pick and choose what they want. I'm doing the two X uprights once material shows up but I can get to the design for longer control arms if that's something you're wanting.
Yep, All my parts have kept the factory style interfaces so people could pick and choose what they want. I'm doing the two X uprights once material shows up but I can get to the design for longer control arms if that's something you're wanting.
#353
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Out of curiousity is there any significant benefit to moving to a longer lca? Other than more natural camber I can't think of any.
#354
For the guys with 315s, you get to a point where you have push the wheel out further. That increases scrub radius a lot. Im sure you can google why too much scrub isnt great, but Its going to give you a lot of swing of the tire and have more effects on torque steer.
For the average guy, and even myself running 295s, I'll stick with my normal length arms. EvoX guys just have longer arms to start with so they'll need the longer version anyways.
For the average guy, and even myself running 295s, I'll stick with my normal length arms. EvoX guys just have longer arms to start with so they'll need the longer version anyways.
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#355
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For the guys with 315s, you get to a point where you have push the wheel out further. That increases scrub radius a lot. Im sure you can google why too much scrub isnt great, but Its going to give you a lot of swing of the tire and have more effects on torque steer.
For the average guy, and even myself running 295s, I'll stick with my normal length arms. EvoX guys just have longer arms to start with so they'll need the longer version anyways.
For the average guy, and even myself running 295s, I'll stick with my normal length arms. EvoX guys just have longer arms to start with so they'll need the longer version anyways.
#356
Haha I'd absolutely love to move to a 315/30 as it's shorter than my 275/35 and obviously wider, but my refusal to move away from stock body panels might make that possibility a pipe dream. With a 315 I think stock length would work as long as the wheel setup is right. I don't think the wisefab kits uses longer lcas does it?
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#357
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I remember seeing that. I don't have any intentions to purchase said kit but iirc Andy Smedegard's gridlife evo has all the wisefab bits and is on stock body with 315s (maybe?). I'm wondering how much (if at all) everything is changed geometry wise with their stuff and if that's part of the puzzle to fitting a 315 under stock body.
#358
I really don't know what wisefab does with geometry and I try to keep a distance from their parts to keep true to my own ideas on design. Have followed Andys car as well, and hope the best for them.
I have equipment to pay for but I dont have to live off profits so I can just enjoy the journey. I'm also finding some jobshop stuff pays REAALLY well. Though I'd rather make my own parts.
I have equipment to pay for but I dont have to live off profits so I can just enjoy the journey. I'm also finding some jobshop stuff pays REAALLY well. Though I'd rather make my own parts.