CanAm 502 begins anew...
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Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
CanAm 502 begins anew...
So now that I can go outside without freezing to death the CanAm 502 project is getting underway again. Just a short (not complete yet) list of things to do...
Install ROD 6 speed, new drive shaft, and new 3:36 diff
Install new offset trailing arms and 6 link strut rods (Freshly powdercoated w/1/2 studs)
Install new ebrake cable
Install new Gulstrand rear spring
Install new tubular a-arms and powdercoat front springs and spindles
Install new VB&P alloy front hubs w/Sport Rotors (1/2 inch studs)
Install new Rim and tire package
Finish fabricating and install new sidepipes and mufflers
Install oil cooler lines and oil temp sending unit
Finish fabricating & install new harrison overflow tank
Finish fabricating the roll cage, add the seat supports and gussets
Convert the front sway bar to rod ends
Fabricate winshield retainer clips and rear glass hold downs.
Install heat sheilding on wires and lines in the engine compartment
Think it will take a long weekend?
Install ROD 6 speed, new drive shaft, and new 3:36 diff
Install new offset trailing arms and 6 link strut rods (Freshly powdercoated w/1/2 studs)
Install new ebrake cable
Install new Gulstrand rear spring
Install new tubular a-arms and powdercoat front springs and spindles
Install new VB&P alloy front hubs w/Sport Rotors (1/2 inch studs)
Install new Rim and tire package
Finish fabricating and install new sidepipes and mufflers
Install oil cooler lines and oil temp sending unit
Finish fabricating & install new harrison overflow tank
Finish fabricating the roll cage, add the seat supports and gussets
Convert the front sway bar to rod ends
Fabricate winshield retainer clips and rear glass hold downs.
Install heat sheilding on wires and lines in the engine compartment
Think it will take a long weekend?
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
I would not even make it past the first line item in a weekend!!
Anytime I make a list like this, I underestimate the time required to complete the task. I hope you got through a lot of your items.
kdf
Anytime I make a list like this, I underestimate the time required to complete the task. I hope you got through a lot of your items.
kdf
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Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
We'll its not freezing here any more 
BUT it's Raining Cats and Dogs 
Mounted up the new nitto 555R tires on new rims today. WOW all that tire under fender and its 1/4 inch further in that what I have now.
Measurements on 15x11 rims and inflated to 32 PSI for the 325/50VR15's
27.5" tall
12.5" wide at the tread
14.25" section width
For the fronts I'd really liked to have 15x9x4 but I'm stuck with 15x8x3... 275/50VR15
25.7" tall
10.0" wide at the tread
and 12.0" section width
These should eliminate the hooking up problems but add to the broken parts pile...
I'll grab some pics of the tires on the rims and parts soon...
The powder coater called today and said my six link parts are done !!!
BUT it's Raining Cats and Dogs Mounted up the new nitto 555R tires on new rims today. WOW all that tire under fender and its 1/4 inch further in that what I have now.
Measurements on 15x11 rims and inflated to 32 PSI for the 325/50VR15's
27.5" tall
12.5" wide at the tread
14.25" section width
For the fronts I'd really liked to have 15x9x4 but I'm stuck with 15x8x3... 275/50VR15
25.7" tall
10.0" wide at the tread
and 12.0" section width
These should eliminate the hooking up problems but add to the broken parts pile...
I'll grab some pics of the tires on the rims and parts soon...
The powder coater called today and said my six link parts are done !!!
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Originally Posted by Madmikeee
Post pics of current state and then after please!!! 
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Too bad Nitto only makes 15's in a drag radial...no 15 inch street tires.
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r.asp
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r.asp
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Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Have fun 
Can you give me more info on the tires, I didn't think there was a performance tire in 15in. rated better than an S speed ratiing ?
I would be interested in a 295/50/15 and a 265/50/15
Can you give me more info on the tires, I didn't think there was a performance tire in 15in. rated better than an S speed ratiing ?
I would be interested in a 295/50/15 and a 265/50/15
They are 2 ply side wall and 5 ply tread and rated for 15,000 miles of street driving.
I have a set of T rated Dunlop GT Qualifiers with 575 miles on them in exactly the sizes you mention and they will hookup if the phase of the moon is right.
I went with the 275 and 325 combo I dont think they have 265/295 sizes
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r.asp
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1354819
These are 295's on 15x10x3 on my car... I put the extra width back to the inside...
