10-14-2010, 11:46 PM
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AutoCross Alero
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Location: South Texas
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Latest project in the works.
i just need to design an adapter plate to connect these to the spring perch, i will be able to get another 1/4 to 1/2 drop on the front end and have full camber adjustment at the track. i just need a strut to be able to finish the mock-up.
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10-15-2010, 12:08 AM
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GL Member
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noice!
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10-15-2010, 12:12 AM
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Jack-Wagon
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Location: Houston, TX
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Rockin man
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10-15-2010, 12:51 AM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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i just got a full front strut assembly used with spring for 45.00 on ebay, so i can finally finish the fabrication i need to do.
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10-15-2010, 06:44 AM
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Interesting. So you are fabricating something to adapt these to a stock-style spring? What kind of bearing are you using? Very cool projects you've been doing lately.
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10-15-2010, 09:22 AM
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GL Member
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Looks good
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10-15-2010, 09:34 AM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
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jab, your latest mods are amazing!
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10-15-2010, 09:49 AM
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AutoCross Alero
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Location: South Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mfuller
Interesting. So you are fabricating something to adapt these to a stock-style spring? What kind of bearing are you using? Very cool projects you've been doing lately.
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yes, these will adapt to a stock spring perch, the bearing is a spherical bearing, but there is not rubber cushioning in this setup, is will be considered a solid mount with adjustable camber.
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10-15-2010, 10:51 AM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
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sweet, very cool for an autocross setup!
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10-30-2010, 10:04 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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Update, it took a while, alot of measuring and trial and error, but i now have all the necessary pieces to complete this setup. interestingly enough most of this will be completed with washers and trunion bushing caps, i just need to slightly modify the stock spring perches which will take a matter of 10 mins. i had a somewhat difficult time finding a shanked nut to fit the strut shaft, its a 14mm x 2.0. what i found was i could use a shanked lug nut from a dually, i had to modify the lug nut but it works like a charm. all i need to do is get the washers welded to make a solid spacer. in the picture with the lug nut the smaller one is the modified lug nut it took me an hour with a home made setup and 3 files, but in the end it worked out great. ill do the other lug nut next week.
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10-30-2010, 10:09 PM
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AutoCross Alero
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Location: South Texas
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this is a mock up of the assembly for test fitting the peices, im still working on the proper spacing. i should have all of this ready to run by December for the races. they wont be ready by next weekend.
once this is complete i will start work on my custom subframe connectors. and im talking to someone about tubular front a-arms.
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10-31-2010, 12:39 AM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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getting close. Can't wait to find out how well it works.
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10-31-2010, 01:13 AM
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That's frickin' killer ... I'm with blackjack on waiting to hear how good they work!
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10-31-2010, 10:05 AM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jabartram
this is a mock up of the assembly for test fitting the peices, im still working on the proper spacing. i should have all of this ready to run by December for the races. they wont be ready by next weekend.
once this is complete i will start work on my custom subframe connectors. and im talking to someone about tubular front a-arms.
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tubular control arms? I have some... 
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11-05-2010, 12:55 AM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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they are complete, just need to paint them to inhibit rust and then get them installed, i have plenty of time, they have cancelled the races this weekend.
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11-05-2010, 01:02 AM
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GLS member
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nice dude!
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11-05-2010, 09:03 AM
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GL Member
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Location: Iowa
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x2
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stock 2.4  -building a WAI to a CAI  3A Racing muffler- ~Kicker Door speakers and Power Accustic rear speakers  10% tint 18x7.5 Alt Sonix, 2001 GLS sedan
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11-05-2010, 09:24 AM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
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amazing work, man!
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11-05-2010, 09:37 AM
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Soon to be banned again
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bellmore, NY
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how do you you plan on adjusting the camber at the track? seems like you would atleast need a jack to raise the car and relieve some of the weight off the springs in order to be able to move those 2 adj. bolts you have, unless im not seeing the full picture.
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11-05-2010, 12:20 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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yes i'll have to raise the car, but we carry tools to the track anyways.
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