Ridetech 48 Hour Corvette Build Thread

[FLYNAVY53]

Very excited to follow this build....I picked this guy up last summer, and while fun, its been waaaayyyy too stock for waaaayyyy too long .....que the Corvette purest hate-mail

[wendell]

That's a really pretty car. Have fun "modding".

[MonzaRacer]

I have a project that can use C3 (68-82) Corvette disc spindles and I am wondering, are those spindles a new design with no basic design parameters taken from stock type spindles? Like do they use different application ball joints could they be used for a slightly different car?
Just wondering if they might "fix" a compatability issue with my project.
Is I have a want for big disc brakes for my 66 Caprice and my choices are limited to 67-70 b-car disc or C3 disc. As for redesigns I had plans to see if Markus over at SC&C whip up a set of SPC uppers, then figure out if I needed to do something with lowers.
The car is most likely going to have air ride, which way I go is dependent upon so financial factors coming up in spring.
Anyway, are they complete departure from C3 or upgraded/modified off stock geometry? Is taller,but use same ball joints, different arms different brake mounting points?

[k7king]

The spindles are the same as used on the ridetech tru-turn 1st Gen Camaro spindle and uses all brake kits that fit 1st Gen Camaro. http://www.ridetech.com/store/ridete...dles-pair.html

[MonzaRacer]

The spindles are the same as used on the ridetech tru-turn 1st Gen Camaro spindle and uses all brake kits that fit 1st Gen Camaro. http://www.ridetech.com/store/ridete...dles-pair.html

That may answer WHAT the are but my question is can they be used on my 66 Caprice? Or are the not a direct replacement for Corvette spindles?.
See C3 Corvette spindles swap out to 66 b car, allowing disc brakes with decent parts coverage over 67-70 b car RISC brakes.
I have been looking at way to swap in disc brakes to my 66 Caprice, just wondering if these parts might also work for my application?

[k7king]

They are not a direct replacement for Corvette spindles. The spindles are designed for ridetech's suspension. Could they work?....I have no idea.

[J. Chris Davis]

I'm subscribed. This is going to be a cool build. I'm really wanting one of those Tremecs for my Camaro.

[MonzaRacer]

OK so guess the guys at ridetech need too look into using them on 66 Impala/Caprice since C3 spindles are direct replacement. I'm sure its minor issue to figure swap into b car,

[TheJDMan]

It would be interesting to know how much this build would cost in real life.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very excited to follow this build....I picked this guy up last summer, and while fun, its been waaaayyyy too stock for waaaayyyy too long .....que the Corvette purest hate-mail

Very cool! We'll keep you updated!

That's a really pretty car. Have fun "modding".

Thanks, I'm sure it'll keep us entertained!

I'm subscribed. This is going to be a cool build. I'm really wanting one of those Tremecs for my Camaro.

They're extremely nice transmissions, it's something you wouldn't regret!

OK so guess the guys at ridetech need too look into using them on 66 Impala/Caprice since C3 spindles are direct replacement. I'm sure its minor issue to figure swap into b car,

I'd have to do some digging, I've personally never tried it or had anyone else attempt it either.

OK, so what year Corvettes will this build apply to? My neighbor has a 78 25th anniversary edition and I think he may be interested in this build.

This specific build will be for the 68-79's.

[lvrpool32]

With “tiny” oem disc brakes on all 4 wheels bringing this car to a stop can a challenge under “normal” driving and this car is destine to see a significant share of what most civilians would describe as “abnormal driving”. So clearly something has to be done.

OK, I love that your making stuff for the C3 Corvette, but that statement is so wrong!. Tiny??? challenge to stop??? Stock they have 12", 1.25" thick vented rotors with 4 piston calipers front and back, good enough even for the L88 race cars at Le Mans (with twin pins and upgarded insulators).

[Josh@Ridetech]

I believe I just saw a set of some Falkens roll through the door for this build too :D

We've been using Azenis RT615K on the cars here for quite sometime, if you're looking for a sticky tire....These are wicked!

OK, I love that your making stuff for the C3 Corvette, but that statement is so wrong!. Tiny??? challenge to stop??? Stock they have 12", 1.25" thick vented rotors with 4 piston calipers front and back, good enough even for the L88 race cars at Le Mans (with twin pins and upgarded insulators).

Compared to what's going on the car and the abuse that it will be put through, the stock brakes aren't anywhere near enough to do what we need them to!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Less than a week! Who all's going to be tuning into this build??

[J. Chris Davis]

I'm tuned in. Already getting the alerts from your posts today. Looking forward to it.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm tuned in. Already getting the alerts from your posts today. Looking forward to it.

Good deal, we're keeping the posts/alerts rocking, that's no doubt. Everyone here's getting pretty excited!

[MCB Matt]

I am ready for a RIDE in the car!! But Bret has to drive

[Josh@Ridetech]

^^ You and I both! lol

We're getting the area all ready for the build. We've got cameras, tables, bleachers, tools, and car parts EVERYWHERE!!

[MCB Matt]

That looks familiar!! Last time I was there it was freezin a$$ cold, i'm sure it's about 30 degrees colder now eh?

[Josh@Ridetech]

That looks familiar!! Last time I was there it was freezin a$$ cold, i'm sure it's about 30 degrees colder now eh?

It's still freezing! But we do have a heat wave coming, look at that forecast next week!! 61*

[MCB Matt]

Yea, it's a little colder, not much! We are in the 70's today. I'm drivin the 66 with the top down today finally! 28 to 61 is a huge jump, I bet you guys can't wait to thaw out.