Snitz track car: post #4(suspension/misc)
02-20-2008, 07:33 PM
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Snitz track car: post #4(suspension/misc)
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10 pt cage
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1926928
Favorite paint job
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1936820
Acp/roof nitro jacks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1942595
Cage work is almost complete. Shown is added Petty support bar which is removable for passenger. Additional Lexan Windshield support bar is final addition to complete cage.
Shown below is adjustable telescoping steering column. In the event of impact, column telescopes(shortens to protect driver). It’s easy to adjust the height of the steer wheel and move in/out from driver.
Ultra shield seats just arrived. Will be bolted into steel frame rails which will be welded to frame for more secure seat mount.
Shown below are reworked swing arms with spherical bearings (replacing normal OEM rubber bushings), new uprights (2.5 inches taller than OEM) to bring swing arms back into proper geometry after car lowered approx 2.5 – 3 inches and JRZ 3 way coil overs. Also to be attached with spherical bearings. Thanks to DRM for the great job you did on the swing arms!
Brembo GTR Monoblock brakes have arrived (15 inch front rotors/14” rears)
Dailey dry sump oil tank 13 qts.
Pics of body with new ACP roof in place. Really increases cockpit area as we can move cage out approx 2” in most directions after removal of A and B pillars.
10 pt cage
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1926928
Favorite paint job
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1936820
Acp/roof nitro jacks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1942595
Cage work is almost complete. Shown is added Petty support bar which is removable for passenger. Additional Lexan Windshield support bar is final addition to complete cage.
Shown below is adjustable telescoping steering column. In the event of impact, column telescopes(shortens to protect driver). It’s easy to adjust the height of the steer wheel and move in/out from driver.
Ultra shield seats just arrived. Will be bolted into steel frame rails which will be welded to frame for more secure seat mount.
Shown below are reworked swing arms with spherical bearings (replacing normal OEM rubber bushings), new uprights (2.5 inches taller than OEM) to bring swing arms back into proper geometry after car lowered approx 2.5 – 3 inches and JRZ 3 way coil overs. Also to be attached with spherical bearings. Thanks to DRM for the great job you did on the swing arms!
Brembo GTR Monoblock brakes have arrived (15 inch front rotors/14” rears)
Dailey dry sump oil tank 13 qts.
Pics of body with new ACP roof in place. Really increases cockpit area as we can move cage out approx 2” in most directions after removal of A and B pillars.
02-20-2008, 07:46 PM
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Le Mans Master
Tom I cannot wait until we tango this year! 
Your car is making a name for itself already and it's not even built yet.
I like this picture as well.
Don't forget to take the vice grips off the front fascia before you go out!
Mike
Your car is making a name for itself already and it's not even built yet.
I like this picture as well.
Don't forget to take the vice grips off the front fascia before you go out!
Mike
02-20-2008, 08:17 PM
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I think the vice grips and the rivets coming out of the nose make this look like something from the Road Warrior. I like the look. It's staying!
02-20-2008, 08:47 PM
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Team Owner
should be a great suspension Spindles from 3R?
One piece nose splitter?
Will it have a push button start?
Spindles from 3R?One piece nose splitter?
Will it have a push button start?
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02-20-2008, 09:16 PM
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Le Mans Master
02-20-2008, 09:45 PM
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02-20-2008, 11:20 PM
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John: The nose is a one piece section and has attached to it the front splitter and a separate under-tray.
02-21-2008, 08:45 AM
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Le Mans Master
Very, Very nice.
Let me use it for a weekend and I love you long time!
Let me use it for a weekend and I love you long time!
02-21-2008, 08:57 AM
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Team Owner
Nice I went for 2 piece, cheaper to repair if damaged. It all works very well with the under-tray. Caught mine on a curb and then started it on the trailer in gear and popped my hand off the clutch for a nice burnout into my tool boxes.
02-21-2008, 01:43 PM
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John: I think I went the same way as you. The lower splitter is separate from the nose. I bought I second splitter which I will paint along with the rest of the car. As you, I figure sooner or latter I'm going to mess that up.
