Z068 Rear Suspension complete photo
07-20-2010, 03:05 PM
#41
Team Owner
Well, you're getting plenty of feedback, now. Maybe it was just the time of week you posted...usually not much chatter during the week.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
07-20-2010, 03:23 PM
#42
Drifting
Well, you're getting plenty of feedback, now. Maybe it was just the time of week you posted...usually not much chatter during the week.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
07-20-2010, 09:27 PM
#43
Well, you're getting plenty of feedback, now. Maybe it was just the time of week you posted...usually not much chatter during the week.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
It may be like it is in the corporate world. If you ask a group of folks how to save $10million from the budget, it gets really quiet...because NOBODY knows how to do it. But, if you ask the same group what color to paint the bicycle rack? Then you get no end of opinions and arguments.
Your rear suspension is exotic enough that most folks didn't know what to say or to ask (including me). Nice setup. Let us know how well it works.
07-21-2010, 09:38 PM
#44
Instructor
i went to have my 75 vete align and the teck said that was too much play in side shafts i pulled teh rear out and did not see a problem except maybe snap rings might be a little wore down and he said that when he turned one side the other side shoule go the other way need some help thanls in advance books dont show much
07-22-2010, 02:55 PM
#45
Yes to 7T1Vette and Yes to Neptune; very well put. I have been lookin and just not speakin. If you would have supplied additional photos of the process and provided some tech on the system it would have drawn interest and denerated some comments.
As it is it provideds a very nice looking chassie.
07-22-2010, 04:57 PM
#46
Drifting
i went to have my 75 vete align and the teck said that was too much play in side shafts i pulled teh rear out and did not see a problem except maybe snap rings might be a little wore down and he said that when he turned one side the other side shoule go the other way need some help thanls in advance books dont show much
As for the endplay there are several causes. Most common problems are stub axle wear and clutch wear. How much play is there?
Mike
07-22-2010, 06:55 PM
#47
Yes to 7T1Vette and Yes to Neptune; very well put. I have been lookin and just not speakin. If you would have supplied additional photos of the process and provided some tech on the system it would have drawn interest and denerated some comments.
As it is it provideds a very nice looking chassie.
Keep watchin,
Steve
08-02-2010, 11:59 PM
#49
Melting Slicks
08-04-2010, 12:20 AM
#50
Burning Brakes
It is an awesome looking set up, and thanks for posting it. When will you be making some test drives and giving a road report? I'm interested to know if you need a sway bar or a heavier one than stock or if you can get the loading controlled with the shock settings. Did you use the heavy 400 in/lb springs or the lighter street springs?
Got my October issue of Vette magazine in the mail today and there is a good install article for the Shark Bite system in it starting on page 34. They said 6 hours, do you agree?
Got my October issue of Vette magazine in the mail today and there is a good install article for the Shark Bite system in it starting on page 34. They said 6 hours, do you agree?
08-04-2010, 12:50 PM
#51
As far as test drive, my goal is to have complete roller by Christmas. I was stuck without parts for the last three months. I just received Van Steel lower control arms an installed them last night. (10 Min install)
I also just received my Baer rear brakes, I went with the speed direct Z06 fronts and would have preferred to keep same on rear, the rears are "off the drawing board" for now so I decided to go Baer, also look very nice and I'm sure are as powerfull as the Z06 fronts will be.
Install time on the shark bite, I did it on a bare frame, so ? on a car I would think a lazy weekend maybe. I do have a rear sway bar as well, but it is a quick install and would be in the way right now so I will install it at a later date.
Pics to follow soon,
Steve
I also just received my Baer rear brakes, I went with the speed direct Z06 fronts and would have preferred to keep same on rear, the rears are "off the drawing board" for now so I decided to go Baer, also look very nice and I'm sure are as powerfull as the Z06 fronts will be.
Install time on the shark bite, I did it on a bare frame, so ? on a car I would think a lazy weekend maybe. I do have a rear sway bar as well, but it is a quick install and would be in the way right now so I will install it at a later date.
Pics to follow soon,
Steve
08-04-2010, 03:03 PM
#52
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I suppose. To each his own. That's a lot of time, effort and money for something that's not going to cure the basic problems of the stock C3 rear geometry. Also, if it's just going to driven around by the wife, what's the point?
It's your money, and your choice, of course, but it makes no sense to me.
(You wanted feedback. Here's mine.)
It's your money, and your choice, of course, but it makes no sense to me.
(You wanted feedback. Here's mine.)
08-04-2010, 07:31 PM
#53
I suppose. To each his own. That's a lot of time, effort and money for something that's not going to cure the basic problems of the stock C3 rear geometry. Also, if it's just going to driven around by the wife, what's the point?
It's your money, and your choice, of course, but it makes no sense to me.
(You wanted feedback. Here's mine.)
It's your money, and your choice, of course, but it makes no sense to me.
(You wanted feedback. Here's mine.)
So I guess you would advise agaist an LS7 as well?
Steve
08-04-2010, 08:37 PM
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FWIW, I'm running a ZL-1, 5 speed, and a C4 suspension with Wilwood brakes in my '69. A bit of expense, and a crapload of work (all by me). But everything in this car has a purpose during track days, and it all earns its keep.
You asked for members opinions at the start of this thread. Don't get upset when you don't hear what you want to hear.
08-04-2010, 10:23 PM
#55
No, as long as you're spending your money, and not mine, please do what you want with it. I just don't understand the point of all this work and expense.
FWIW, I'm running a ZL-1, 5 speed, and a C4 suspension with Wilwood brakes in my '69. A bit of expense, and a crapload of work (all by me). But everything in this car has a purpose during track days, and it all earns its keep.
You asked for members opinions at the start of this thread. Don't get upset when you don't hear what you want to hear.
FWIW, I'm running a ZL-1, 5 speed, and a C4 suspension with Wilwood brakes in my '69. A bit of expense, and a crapload of work (all by me). But everything in this car has a purpose during track days, and it all earns its keep.
You asked for members opinions at the start of this thread. Don't get upset when you don't hear what you want to hear.
69er,
Yep, a bunch of money, but it is only money. And yes time, quite alot of that as well. But man, do I like workin with my tools!!! I also like all these box's full of shiny stuff. I also dig boats, blowers and chicks with nice butts.
I as well am doing all my own work, I've never done a car but I've done several boats, can't be that hard. Everything in this car has a purpose as well, the brakes will stop it (hopefully) and the radio will give my wife many many miles of driving pleasure.
As far as upset.....nah, you just failed to get the tongue in cheek nature of it all! after all this is supposed to be fun. right? I'm enjoyin every nut bolt and washer. My skin is sufficiently thick for a car forum, I race bicycles, I have learned to lose with humility and win with grace. No worries on my end chum.
The purpose of this particular thread was to share a project I thought might be kinda cool, that's all, nothin more than that.
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[/IMG]Pic shows Speed Direct uppers and Van Steel lowers installed, have all brakes now. Leaving for Alaska Friday for a bit. so won't be installing those till return. The pic looks kind of odd I suppose, the front of the frame rails are just hanging out in thin air due to the amount of weight on the rear of the car, front jack stands were removed for the picture.
Steve
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08-05-2010, 04:06 PM
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69er,
Yep, a bunch of money, but it is only money. And yes time, quite alot of that as well. But man, do I like workin with my tools!!! I also like all these box's full of shiny stuff. I also dig boats, blowers and chicks with nice butts. I'm into street rods, turbos, and chicks with nice butts.
I as well am doing all my own work, I've never done a car but I've done several boats, can't be that hard. Everything in this car has a purpose as well, the brakes will stop it (hopefully) and the radio will give my wife many many miles of driving pleasure.
As far as upset.....nah, you just failed to get the tongue in cheek nature of it all! after all this is supposed to be fun. right? You are correct.I'm enjoyin every nut bolt and washer. My skin is sufficiently thick for a car forum, I race bicycles, I have learned to lose with humility and win with grace. No worries on my end chum.
The purpose of this particular thread was to share a project I thought might be kinda cool, that's all, nothin more than that.
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Pic shows Speed Direct uppers and Van Steel lowers installed, have all brakes now. Leaving for Alaska Friday for a bit. so won't be installing those till return. The pic looks kind of odd I suppose, the front of the frame rails are just hanging out in thin air due to the amount of weight on the rear of the car, front jack stands were removed for the picture.
Steve
Yep, a bunch of money, but it is only money. And yes time, quite alot of that as well. But man, do I like workin with my tools!!! I also like all these box's full of shiny stuff. I also dig boats, blowers and chicks with nice butts. I'm into street rods, turbos, and chicks with nice butts.
I as well am doing all my own work, I've never done a car but I've done several boats, can't be that hard. Everything in this car has a purpose as well, the brakes will stop it (hopefully) and the radio will give my wife many many miles of driving pleasure.
As far as upset.....nah, you just failed to get the tongue in cheek nature of it all! after all this is supposed to be fun. right? You are correct.
I'm enjoyin every nut bolt and washer. My skin is sufficiently thick for a car forum, I race bicycles, I have learned to lose with humility and win with grace. No worries on my end chum.The purpose of this particular thread was to share a project I thought might be kinda cool, that's all, nothin more than that.
[IMG]
[/IMG]Pic shows Speed Direct uppers and Van Steel lowers installed, have all brakes now. Leaving for Alaska Friday for a bit. so won't be installing those till return. The pic looks kind of odd I suppose, the front of the frame rails are just hanging out in thin air due to the amount of weight on the rear of the car, front jack stands were removed for the picture.
Steve
08-05-2010, 05:13 PM
#57
I am doing a sheep / Griz / caribou hunt in the Brooks range.
See ya in about 2 weeks
Steve
08-05-2010, 07:40 PM
#58
Le Mans Master
..."only money" 
I'm sure you didn't mean anything by it, but in this economy that could come off to some a bit like "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."
I'm sure you didn't mean anything by it, but in this economy that could come off to some a bit like "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."
08-05-2010, 07:55 PM
#59
"Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."
What the heck does that mean? must be Greek
And no, "Its only money" was my tongue in cheek banter with 69427. Who I see now, also has a very healthy sense of humor.
If it aint fun I refuse to participate
Steve
What the heck does that mean? must be Greek
And no, "Its only money" was my tongue in cheek banter with 69427. Who I see now, also has a very healthy sense of humor.
If it aint fun I refuse to participate
Steve
08-05-2010, 08:09 PM
#60
Race Director
Please keep posting the pictures. The frame and suspension look great so far. I can't comment any further because I don't have a clue how the rear suspension works and what the advantages are. I will say that it does look impressive as heck though.