second attempt max-g69

[ProdigyCustoms]

How much total travel does that shock have? So if you are saying the shock will be completely compressed if you level the control arm, which needs to be raised 1", and then you need at least 2" of compression travel, your talking about the tab being off 3"? I do not think the shock angle will be such a big change. Again though, it seems inconceivable the tab would be off that far, tell me again the shock dimension, compressed and extended? they already look pretty short, I do not think I would want any shorter there.

[kamaroman68]

Hiwayman maybe a dumb and already tried idea but have you called art morrison's place about this issue? They built the chassis with the ride height that you specified so they should be able to help with something like that. I would absolutely hate to be cutting suspension mounting points out of the car before calling them. Maybe they screwed up the coilovers like they did with your axles. Chris

[kamaroman68]

Hey Darrin I have another question for you... Have you given any thought on how you are going to run your brake and gas lines? Any pics would be appreciated? By the way I did not mean to hack this suspension thread. Chris

[hiwayman]

hi frank i think pulling the spring will show the situation hard to see angle of the lower arm but its as level as i could get it also chassis is at the ride height (5in ) the extended length is 14in and the compressed is 10.5in thanks again for your imput i think the max-g is going in for some surgery!

[ProdigyCustoms]

good pics, bad problem. What i think you should verify is exactly where AM wants the control arm at ride height. They may want the arm a bit below center, so it travels either side of center? but that would raise your ride height. To get you ride height as you want it, with a 3 1/2" travel shock, you will have to raise the upper eye mount 2 1/2".

[hiwayman]

hi frank was about to take the tools out and relocate the tabs but decided to take some measurments it appears the chassis rails do not kick up enough 40mm as measured off the plan? hmmm get the torch out heat them rails?

[ProdigyCustoms]

hmmm get the torch out heat them rails?

Uh no!. We need to find out from morrision what angle they expect the lower arm to be located at ride height. If it is indeed level, then you can simply relocate the eye tab as previously discussed.

[hiwayman]

hey there heres what iv been up to recessed the lisence plate and folded up a rear pan mainly to hide the fuel tank what do you guys think?

[customcam]

D that looook sick bro!!!
i reckon you should come to Oz for a wrking holiday to build mine
love it
How sthat rear bumper looking?

[ProdigyCustoms]

what do you guys think?

Your hired!

[hiwayman]

hey customcam more of the same for the bumper its been narrowed and the bolt mount flushed have it painted up this week working holiday in aussie hmmm??

[customcam]

hey customcam more of the same for the bumper its been narrowed and the bolt mount flushed have it painted up this week working holiday in aussie hmmm??

When i start mine you can help me
no chrome bumpers hey

[hiwayman]

hi frank have talked to matt(AM)and the control arms need to be set 4degrees off centre, we talked about running a shorter shock which i think is a bit of a stop gap measure,morrisons will fab up the brakcets to relocate the mounting position i was thinking two mount holes 1in apart and the first hole 2 1/2in higher than the current position,there apairs to be no answer for the current situation?is there a solution for the steering?thanks again for all yuor imput,if any one else has a comment please do thanks darrin

[kamaroman68]

Awwwww ****. Man I hope I don't run into any of these problems that you are having. Why all of a sudden do you have to run some adapter plate? Thats ridiculous!!!! "CAD engineered to fit the exact year, make, and model car. No compromises!" WHAT???

[64Comet]

Awesome looking car! great fab work too! Just curious if you will be running a full belly pan or will that rear under pan act as a parachute and catch under car wind?

[CraigMorrison]

Awwwww ****. Man I hope I don't run into any of these problems that you are having. Why all of a sudden do you have to run some adapter plate? Thats ridiculous!!!! "CAD engineered to fit the exact year, make, and model car. No compromises!" WHAT???

We have had Matt (our engineer) call & e-mail Darrin to help him with this, Art has called, I have called, our sale & tech guys have called and e-mailed. Darrin, mate, we have given you a few different options on dealing with this. You just need to let us help you.

Steering- Darrin, Art sent you an e-mail on what you need to do with this. Double "D" to Double "D" u-joint, Double "D" steering shaft and a Double "D" to splined u-joint to hook up to the rack. These are all parts we have on the shelf here at the shop or we can give you the information and part numbers so you can source it down in NZ. We are here to help!!!!!!

LET ME REPEAT......
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

We have built a lot of these First Gen Camaro chassis and haven't had any issues with any of these things. And, if there are any issues, WE ARE HERE TO HELP! AND WE WILL HELP YOU!

[ProdigyCustoms]

There is no way I would run a shorter shock with less travel. I would cut off the bracket and relocate it.

[hiwayman]

hey there 64comet the rear pan is realy just to hide the fuel tank and tidy up the rear,frank thank you for your help appreaciate it

[hiwayman]

hi all well the gearbox finaly showed up today TKO600 mcleod bell housing this swap must have been done a few times are there afew tips/tricks to the install,i wll dial in the scattershield and yousing a fork/cylinder combo also got the classic industries RSgrill conversion,after seeing the killer69 man i just dont no that thing looks sweet with the standard grill.

[hiwayman]

just read the sticky in the manual trans section man talk about a must read if you got a tremec excellent stuff!!