AFX Spindles - SOLD OUT.

[EricU]

We are working with Marcus at SC&C on completing the steering arms. I can't give you a timeline, but I can say we will have an application for the 70-81 F body by the end of the year.

Tomorrow is December 1st! And that is close to the end of the year. Nasa has the following dates for next year;
January 21-22: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (HPDE only)
February 4-5: Infineon Raceway (Season opener!)

Are you guys close?

I need to get my 77 T/A going for next season as a true track car as I just spent $1,600 fixing the hood on my car as GM didn't bother to put a tow hook on the CTS-V!

Will SC&C's adj upper arms with the ATS 2nd gen spindles work with coil overs?

Thanks Eric.

[dipren443]

I have been inquiring with regular occurence about this as well. I just received this email from Tyler at ATS yesterday.



Nick

Nick-

I really have no idea. It might be 3-4 months before we even look at it again, then another 2 for machining of the parts.

Tyler


On 11/28/06, Nicholas DiPrenda <[email protected]> wrote:

Tyler,

Any ideas on approximate completion date? Within 1 month? 6 months?? I am not trying to be a pain, I am just curious as I was planning on buying my car a Christmas present and if the spindles would be ready within a couple of months, I will wait for those. If not, I will be buying the 670 steering box from you guys within the next few weeks.

Thanks,
Nick

[EricU]

I have been inquiring with regular occurence about this as well. I just received this email from Tyler at ATS yesterday.


Nick-

I really have no idea. It might be 3-4 months before we even look at it again, then another 2 for machining of the parts.

Tyler

Ouch! Looks like maybe the end of 07?

I guess I will have to start with just the SC&C upper arms and run the stock front brakes for now.

Plus I still have the rearend suspension, rear diff, rear brakes not to mention the LSX & 5-speed conversion.

Eric.

[Marcus SC&C]

FWIW guys we`re dragging a little on the 2nd gens too. We have 2 cars lined up for fitment and testing and both are having scheduling issues. It`s not going to be a big deal once we get a car in here. The spindles aren`t going to create much if any geometry change because the 2nd gen spindles are already pretty tall so we`ll still be packaging them with a specific tall ball joint for that. The steering arm is where most of the time will be invested. On our side of things we`re still sticking with our modular approach so the AFX spindles will work perfectly with our current Stage 1 package. Mark SC&C

[dipren443]

FWIW guys we`re dragging a little on the 2nd gens too. We have 2 cars lined up for fitment and testing and both are having scheduling issues. It`s not going to be a big deal once we get a car in here. The spindles aren`t going to create much if any geometry change because the 2nd gen spindles are already pretty tall so we`ll still be packaging them with a specific tall ball joint for that. The steering arm is where most of the time will be invested. On our side of things we`re still sticking with our modular approach so the AFX spindles will work perfectly with our current Stage 1 package. Mark SC&C

Marc,

I have been communicating occasionally with Tyler in regards to this matter for over a year. I wish someone would have said something that you were looking for a car to use a test mule. I could have my camaro there in 4 or so hours, I am just in Western PA and I do not use the car on a daily basis... No scheduling issues from here.

Nick

PM for a phone number if needed.

[Marcus SC&C]

It`s not just getting a test car it`s getting the time and shop space too. The funny thing is for about 15 years I was never without at least one 2nd gen on my own. Hmmm,this might just be a good excuse to buy another one... ;) Mark SC&C

[Damn True]

What is the center to center measurement for the brake mounting holes on the AFX spindle?

[aonghus]

What is the center to center measurement for the brake mounting holes on the AFX spindle?

5.0" center to center.

[Damn True]

Mahalo!

[aonghus]

upon closer inspection, I've gotta say it appears to be slightly larger than 5"... I'm measuring incorrectly in the picture.

friend is coming over with calipers later tonight, I'll get the real measurement then.

[TitoJones]

Top secret info..

Tyler

[aonghus]

Top secret info..

Tyler

This is where I wish i had a sound clip of 'i feel retarded' from tommy boy.

[Damn True]

So are the calipers meant to bolt directly to those bosses (at 4.959" distant), or is there an intermediate bracket?

[andrewb70]

So are the calipers meant to bolt directly to those bosses (at 4.959" distant), or is there an intermediate bracket?

If I am reading the print correctly, the 4.959" distance is the vertical rise between the mounting ears, not the center to center distance.

Andrew

[Damn True]

I was wondering about that.

[Marcus SC&C]

There`s a factory bracket that holds the calipers and bolts to the spindle bosses. GM#12455799 It needs bolts too,2 for each bracket. GM#14084051
I just measured an AFX spindle and a factory C5 caliper bracket with a digital calipers. I get about 5.05" center to center. Mark SC&C

[Damn True]

There`s a factory bracket that holds the calipers and bolts to the spindle bosses. GM#12455799 It needs bolts too,2 for each bracket. GM#14084051 Mark SC&C

By chance do you have the center to center for the caliper mount holes on said bracket?

[Rubes]

By chance do you have the center to center for the caliper mount holes on said bracket?

Math is your friend...but I cheated and used CAD. 5.035" is the center to center of the two mounting holes.
edit: the math works out too!!

[Damn True]

That should be the true center to center of the mounting bosses on the spindle, correct?

I am looking for the measurement for the mounting holes on the bracket where they bolt to the caliper.

Thanks though.

[Rubes]

ooops... Duh, I guess if I actually read your post, I would have known that. Sorry, dont have a bracket to measure. I actually thought the calipers mounted directly to the spindle.

and yes 5.035" is the center/center of the mounting bosses on the spindle.

I'll shutup now