Installing a C4 suspension this summer.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Installing a C4 suspension this summer. (Twin_Turbo)
"Uhm, C4 > light components, severe decrease in unsprung weight, superior design, only downside is the fact that the upper arm is mounted on the outside of the bracket so you are limited in the amount of negative camber you can set there.
C3 > brick heavy parts, stone age design. I know what my choice will be.
Marck"
Marck we posted about this subject the other day. I looked at the Paul Newman site and it does look awsome on the C-3 frame picture.
The drawbacks are the wheels have to be changed to the later negative style and the frame either has to be altered or chopped off and re-fabricate the front rails.
Can anyone give the details of accomplishing this?
I really don't want to go to the negative wheels at all. Just something about them that looks out of place on a C-3.IMHO
I think I'll stick with the Jeep steeering box conversion, tubular A-arms and complete monospring system. Then the rear 6 link with the OSTA's. Jim
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[Modified by PROSOUTH, 2:33 PM 3/1/2003]
C3 > brick heavy parts, stone age design. I know what my choice will be.
Marck"
Marck we posted about this subject the other day. I looked at the Paul Newman site and it does look awsome on the C-3 frame picture.
The drawbacks are the wheels have to be changed to the later negative style and the frame either has to be altered or chopped off and re-fabricate the front rails.
Can anyone give the details of accomplishing this?
I really don't want to go to the negative wheels at all. Just something about them that looks out of place on a C-3.IMHO
I think I'll stick with the Jeep steeering box conversion, tubular A-arms and complete monospring system. Then the rear 6 link with the OSTA's. Jim
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[Modified by PROSOUTH, 2:33 PM 3/1/2003]
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Re: Installing a C4 suspension this summer. (PROSOUTH)
Jim, I agree the engative wheels are a big no no in my book too. I do not want neg. style wheels at all.
Part of the problem lies in the spindle itself, it sticks out way more than ours. I wouldn't mind the stock spindle,a t least you'd have the later control arms. As for stock calipers, I'm on the way to install my wilwood Integra 4 calipers, compared to stock they're featherlight (billet)
.. I still don't have anything definitive.. hopefully soon.
Marck
Part of the problem lies in the spindle itself, it sticks out way more than ours. I wouldn't mind the stock spindle,a t least you'd have the later control arms. As for stock calipers, I'm on the way to install my wilwood Integra 4 calipers, compared to stock they're featherlight (billet)
.. I still don't have anything definitive.. hopefully soon.
Marck
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St. Jude Donor '06
Father & Son St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Installing a C4 suspension this summer. (PROSOUTH)
. . . The drawbacks are the wheels have to be changed to the later negative style . . .
. . . just lots of money! :yesnod:
but if your going with C4 suspension setup, saving money probably isn't one of your top objectives. :cool:
Comparing off the shelf C3 component cost to C4 conversion:
All new Force 10 rotors and calipers $2,200
VBP Perf. plus pkg. 2,100
Steeroids R&P 1,100
New HD Half shafts, Differential etc. 1,600
I'm not sure what the C4 components cost, but after the cost to have your frame modified, I gotta believe you can get brand new C4 parts for under $7000. And once you have your frame modified, everything is pretty much bolt on, just like a 94/95 corvette.
If we're patient, someone will develop a C5 frame conversion, but I can't believe that it would be that much better than the C4. Any comments???
Drifting
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Installing a C4 suspension this summer. (74-Roadster)
I looked at all of my parts today while I was in the shop, I'm to deep in to back up now!
I may hae acceess to some C-4 suspension, let me know wht you need. JIM
I may hae acceess to some C-4 suspension, let me know wht you need. JIM
