CPP 1st Gen front subframe notch

[John McIntire]

Anyone read about their Camaro in the latest issue of Super Chevy? They've developed a kit to notch the front subframe and be able to run a 315 front tire. Seems like a pretty cool alternative to purchasing a complete aftermarket subframe.

Says it's not available yet, but I've emailed them to find out a little more info about it. Hope it's available soon!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

They had their 1st Gen test car in Columbus last weekend with 315 tires on the front. Two different drivers, Canaan & Wes D.

[John McIntire]

I got a response back from CPP today and it's not ready to be released yet as they're still fine tuning the design. I signed up for their news letter so hopefully they'll be informing everyone once it's available.

[TheJDMan]

I got a response back from CPP today and it's not ready to be released yet as they're still fine tuning the design. I signed up for their news letter so hopefully they'll be informing everyone once it's available.

It says the kit is not ready in the article.

[John McIntire]

Yeah I read that but the event took place in 2018, I was hoping there would be some info on it.

I guess if it were available, we'd hear about it from multiple sources.

My car goes to the fabricator this fall and would like to have this installed if I can. Seems like a good alternative to buying an $8k subframe!

[dhutton]

It’ll take more than those notches to make a factory subframe comparable to a good aftermarket frame.

Do the inner fenders need to be modified?

Don

[John McIntire]

It’ll take more than those notches to make a factory subframe comparable to a good aftermarket frame.

Do the inner fenders need to be modified?

Don

Oh I know, I'm just looking to fit a wider tire up front and I know the stock subframe limits you on that.

From the pictures and the video I watched on line interviewing the owner, it all fits under stock sheet metal...

[sdubfid]

Any updates?

[John McIntire]

Yeah, I inquired again a few months ago. They scrapped the idea.

[Jimmy Sean]

Yeah, I inquired again a few months ago. They scrapped the idea.

Did they give any idea as to why they scrapped it?

[John McIntire]

I just tried looking for the email, but my trash folder only goes back so far. I don't remember there being an explanation. I would have liked to see pictures of what they did and how. After adding up the cost of control arms, sway bars, steering box, coil overs, etc, I just went with a DSE subframe.

[Jimmy Sean]

I found these a while back.

[dhutton]

There is a thread here somewhere from several years ago where someone notched the stock subframe.

Don

[TheBandit]

Not much meat left there for the steering box to attach to. Interesting idea though.

[chevelletiger]

Saw this that camaro asema last yr.
I didn't like that upper coilover mount,
The frame notch can be done by a person with good fab and welding skills.

[Kenova]

I'm off on a tangent here, but......
What are the lever-spring-cable mechanisms for? I'm looking at the centre of the front, just above the front cross member. There seems to be a similar cable beside the coil over. Do they have something to do with the remote shock reservoir?

Ken

[Jimmy Sean]

I'm off on a tangent here, but......
What are the lever-spring-cable mechanisms for? I'm looking at the centre of the front, just above the front cross member. There seems to be a similar cable beside the coil over. Do they have something to do with the remote shock reservoir?

Ken

those are for the Berserker ASM Viking adjustable shocks.

[Rod]

I'm off on a tangent here, but......
What are the lever-spring-cable mechanisms for? I'm looking at the centre of the front, just above the front cross member. There seems to be a similar cable beside the coil over. Do they have something to do with the remote shock reservoir?

Ken

as someone said it is the berserker shocks from Viking they use a ride level sensor and the shock reads it and a pitch and yaw sensor at each wheel to determine the shocks needed response to the road surface and cars attitude, I have run those shocks for about 3 or 4 years here was one of my tests session with some new tweaks to the system

[Jimmy Sean]

as someone said it is the berserker shocks from Viking

You crack me up Rodney

-Sean James

[Build-It-Break-It]

Late to the game on the pictures but these are ones I saved of a members frame. He notched his frame years before CPP.