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    1. #61
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      Aug 2010
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      now In Dandridge, Tn.
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      Here is a look from under the car. There is plenty of room now, and the three link is easy to get to. The upper bar needs a 20* bend to clear the floor at full compression, so unfortunately the link must be disconnected on one end for 'top bar' pinion angle adjustments. Once this is dialed in all other tuning would usually be done with the bottom bars. The rear axle is a Mosier Floater 9" with TBM brakes. While there is room under the car for the coil-over and sway bar, the coil-overs would have to be 4" stroke, and the sway bar would limit a little bit of axle movement in compression. So, we put pockets in the frame rail and used a pushrod and rocker set up to put the coil-overs and sway bar in the trunk. This was planned in with the cage construction early on. Also we put in an access hole for the EFI pump.
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    2. #62
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      north central Iowa
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      Quote Originally Posted by RobNoLimit View Post
      Most of the parts would cross over with very litle or no mods. I am still wondering about the viability of this rear suspension in kit form, there is a lot of fab work. - but it does work awesome.
      That's understandable as its a fine line to walk having to rely on the customer to complete the fab work competently. so would the car have to come to you for install or I wonder if at that point if it would be just as easy to offer a complete "rear clip" or something similar to like a back half drag car type deal?
      72 Nova SS, on the back burner for now.


      current cruiser: "The green machine"

      '70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct in the middle of an ls1 swap, but thinking about changing directions to a duramax diesel swap.

    3. #63
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      We could do an install for you, this would include the mini tubb (unless already done), and the cage work. The whole reason for this car is to introduce people to other ideas. The Roach should be in Nashville for the GoodGuys and many others next year, come on out and take a ride, and maybe drive it around town a bit. This way you will know what to expect.

    4. #64
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      Aug 2004
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      north central Iowa
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      Quote Originally Posted by RobNoLimit View Post
      We could do an install for you, this would include the mini tubb (unless already done), and the cage work. The whole reason for this car is to introduce people to other ideas. The Roach should be in Nashville for the GoodGuys and many others next year, come on out and take a ride, and maybe drive it around town a bit. This way you will know what to expect.
      If you make it to the Des Moines goodguys Ill definitely have to come check it out. I have been following this since you intro'd the sniper suspension as I like the outside the box approach.
      72 Nova SS, on the back burner for now.


      current cruiser: "The green machine"

      '70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct in the middle of an ls1 swap, but thinking about changing directions to a duramax diesel swap.

    5. #65
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      May 2012
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      Mississippi
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      Should be plenty of room for over axle exhaust system?

      Dwayne

    6. #66
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      Aug 2010
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      Wow, it's been a while. We've been picking at the car for some time, and doing some shake downs. First impressions are that the car is really solid, and very smooth. I'm not really used to the auto trans, but I can definitely see the value on the launch and the 1-2 shift. The 383 SBC still needs a little bit of tuning with the FI-Tech and MSD dist, but it is pretty strong. I'd est around 380hp at the tire. Not huge, but the torque is good.

      Initial shake down drives showed a few things. We had a vibration in the driveline. Turns out we were 1 1/2 degrees off on the pinion angle. Fortunately, all the rear links have LH / RH ends, so adjusting the pinion angle was easy. Clearing off my four post lift to put the car on - not so much. Pinion angle needs to be set with the suspension loaded (full weight). When we first took the car out, it was just on a base assembly, no real alignment, and it still felt pretty good. After a full alignment and RH set on scales to balance the car, it feels really good. Not as heavy as I thought. 3380 total, wet, no driver. But, a little nose heavy. 54%, or 1825 lbs. The good new is how well balanced the car is. LF = 910, RF = 914, LR = 776, RR = 780. Wheel base is set at 108.25", and the alignment is Camber -1*, Caster +8.5*, Toe out 3/16". These front clips turn a massive 39* of steering angle, But, with an 11" wide front wheel, there was a slight rub at full lock from the wheel lip on the control arm. The steering stops were adjusted to stop at 37*, and no more rub. The car will still U-turn on a narrow Tn street. The steering feels good, the "pump assist" does not. I wanted to try a stock '70s GM pump. No good. There almost no assist at idle to 1600 RPM. So, a call has been made to Turn One for a solution. New pump is in route.

      We did a little sound check and at full throttle, up hill in front of our shop, the highest recorded was 89 db at 50 feet. I am so tired of having the nice folks at an SCCA event coming to chat with us over sound issues. Having a sound level way in the clear is kinda nice. Smooth tone and no drone. Maybe I'm getting a little older, but noise and power/speed are not the same thing. If all goes well I'll be taking the car out to the Auto-Cross Guys event June 22/23 at Smokies Stadium here in east Tn. I'll post up some better picts and event info after that.
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    7. #67
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      More seat time. So, we adjusted the pinion angle to match the crank. No more driveline vibrations. The FI Tech unit is starting to get close, it starts, idles good and runs smooth. Power seams good. I have to admit that I may not be used to a 'non-overdrive' transmission. The TH-350 shifts great, with the vale body and converter. 1rst is a little short. In hind sight, a 3.50 gear would have been a better choice than the 3.73. 1rst and 2nd have engine breaking, and it is fun to drive it around feeling half like a stick and half like an auto. The rad and cooling system work great. We have the fans coming on at intervals, 190 and 200, the second fan hardly runs. The current tires are Falken 615's, from around 2014. They were take offs from the HellBoy, and have flat spots from a speed-stop event. Several burn outs may be required to smooth them out. The car rides so smooth and quiet that you can hear the flat spot more than feel them. As of yet, the P/S pump is still a P.O.S. pump. Soon. We swapped to a calmer Wilwood "E" pad all around, and there is no brake squeal or chatter. Very smooth and great stopping power. SO, what are mu overall thoughts? well, we do have the car up for sale, but, it is fun to drive, and it has a cool personality. If it's around here through the winter it may get a different trans, 200R or 700R or the likes. This car with an OD would be a great road car. I wasn't going to put a stereo in it, but, that looks like it's going to change as well. Again, too much fun to drive. So, a few more updates and fixes, but doing well. 1500 miles on the clock.
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    8. #68
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      Aug 2004
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      Car looks great. Any more info on that huge box that the tailpipes come out of?
      72 Nova SS, on the back burner for now.


      current cruiser: "The green machine"

      '70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct in the middle of an ls1 swap, but thinking about changing directions to a duramax diesel swap.

    9. #69
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      The huge box is a muffler. So, here's the story. If you do the standard Magnaflow, Flowmaster, Spintech, or Black Widow (which we helped Bill develop) with any compression and/or HP you will blow the sound meter at any SCCA event. The HellBoy does (or did), Tina's Mustang does, Keith's 'Velocity' Camaro does, and, we're tired of it. so, got to quiet it down some. So, I built a muffler with a large dead cell crossover. It's a multi-tasker. It's a muffler, cross-over, drive shaft safety loop, and bottom side Aero device. It weighs about 36 lbs, so about the same as two FLowmasters. It has a great low tone, no drone or rattle, and blew a 91 db at WOT at a local SCCA event. And, it doesn't hang down under the car. So, it's different, but it does everything I wanted it to do. Win - win.

    10. #70
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      Aug 2004
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      north central Iowa
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      Quote Originally Posted by RobNoLimit View Post
      The huge box is a muffler. So, here's the story. If you do the standard Magnaflow, Flowmaster, Spintech, or Black Widow (which we helped Bill develop) with any compression and/or HP you will blow the sound meter at any SCCA event. The HellBoy does (or did), Tina's Mustang does, Keith's 'Velocity' Camaro does, and, we're tired of it. so, got to quiet it down some. So, I built a muffler with a large dead cell crossover. It's a multi-tasker. It's a muffler, cross-over, drive shaft safety loop, and bottom side Aero device. It weighs about 36 lbs, so about the same as two FLowmasters. It has a great low tone, no drone or rattle, and blew a 91 db at WOT at a local SCCA event. And, it doesn't hang down under the car. So, it's different, but it does everything I wanted it to do. Win - win.

      Very cool, once again I like your outside the box approach. would love to hear some sound clips.
      72 Nova SS, on the back burner for now.


      current cruiser: "The green machine"

      '70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct in the middle of an ls1 swap, but thinking about changing directions to a duramax diesel swap.

    11. #71
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      Feb 2013
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      Looks great Rob!


      Ridetech Suspsension
      Tech Specialist
      Phone: 812.481.4734

      Project Fox
      1979 Trans Am

    12. #72
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      Sep 2014
      Location
      Indiana
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      Initial shake down drives showed a few things. We had a vibration in the driveline. Turns out we were 1 1/2 degrees off on the pinion angle. Fortunately, all the rear links have LH / RH ends, so adjusting the pinion angle was easy. Clearing off my four post lift to put the car on - not so much. Pinion angle needs to be set with the suspension loaded (full weight). When we first took the car out, it was just on a base assembly, no real alignment, and it still felt pretty good. After a full alignment and RH set on scales to balance the car, it feels really good. Not as heavy as I thought. 3380 total, wet, no driver. But, a little nose heavy. 54%, or 1825 lbs. The good new is how well balanced the car is. LF = 910, RF = 914, LR = 776, RR = 780. Wheel base is set at 108.25", and the alignment is Camber -1*, Caster +8.5*, Toe out 3/16". These front clips turn a massive 39* of steering angle, But, with an 11" wide front wheel, there was a slight rub at full lock from the wheel lip on the control arm. The steering stops were adjusted to stop at 37*, and no more rub. The car will still U-turn on a narrow Tn street. The steering feels good, the "pump assist" does not. I wanted to try a stock '70s GM pump. No good. There almost no assist at idle to 1600 RPM. So, a call has been made to Turn One for a solution. New pump is in route.


      Im sure your new pump will do the trick. I finally got my car driving, with your front sub. I used an ls9 and reused the factory ps pump. so far its doing good. turns like a full size go cart.

    13. #73
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      Jun 2017
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      65
      Just curious if you guys sold the car or are you still tinkering with it, etc. Great build!

    14. #74
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      Oct 2019
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      Bumping a very old thread, but this was a great read.

      I just purchased this car and am taking delivery tomorrow in Spartanburg, SC. It now has brand new Black paint, brand new glass and trim, rubber, felts, etc. My plans are to get the car in, nut and bolt it, and give it a major clean up. I'll drive it and enjoy while I accumulate parts, and soon LS Swap it with a 6 Speed, and upgrade the interior.



      Rob, I actually called you about the car a few weeks ago during working hours. I greatly appreciate your time that day, as it is the reasson I felt good making the Purchase. More to come!

    15. #75
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      Nov 2009
      Location
      Austin Texas
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      Did you ever produce the brake setup?

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